Your questions, answered.

Pardes serves children from 18 months in Gan Katan (preschool) through 8th grade. Our three divisions, Gan Katan, Elementary (K-5), and Middle School (6-8), each have their own leadership team while sharing one unified educational philosophy.

Start by booking a tour on our tour booking page, or contact us for middle school. Tours are on Thursdays at 1211 Marseille Dr, at 9:30 for Gan Katan and 11:00 for Elementary, and take about 45 minutes. After the tour, we email you the waitlist form for 2027-28, which ends with the $100 waitlist fee for each child. A parent conversation and enrollment come next. We interview parents, not children, because the strongest partnerships start with understanding how families and school can grow together. For middle school, we may also invite your child to visit, shadow, or do a short academic review. Can't make a Thursday? Call the office at (305) 690-2548.

When space allows, yes. Reach out to the office and we will let you know what is open in your child's grade.

Our main campus (Gan Katan and Elementary) is at 1211 Marseille Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33141. Our Middle School (MSAP) campus is at 7055 Bonita Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33141. Reach us at (305) 690-2548 or office@pardesdayschool.org.

No. Pardes Day School in Miami Beach, Florida is an independent school. We are not affiliated with Pardes Jewish Day School of Scottsdale, Arizona, or with any other school that shares the Pardes name.

Yes. We accept Florida's state scholarships, FES-UA, FES-EO and FTC, and offer need-based support through our Ahavat Yeladim Fund. We believe every family that wants The Pardes Way for their child should have a path to get here. Call (305) 690-2548 to discuss options.

Step Up For Students is the nonprofit that administers Florida's state scholarships, including FES-UA, FES-EO and FTC. Families apply on its website, and Pardes accepts these scholarships toward tuition. Call the office and we will help you figure out what your family qualifies for.

Every classroom has multiple teachers working at the same time, so children are taught up close. Students get direct instruction at exactly the right level every day through fluid instructional groups. In our younger grades, practice happens during the school day, so evenings can feel like family time again. And through LeHashlim, our real-life skills curriculum, we teach collaboration, emotional management, and the everyday skills the real world asks of them.

Instead of one teacher lecturing to the whole class, multiple teachers work with students up close, in fluid groups that shift based on each child's current level in that subject. Groups are reassessed using tools like NWEA MAP Growth and JSAT standards, so your child is always working where they will grow the most.

In Gan Katan and Elementary, homework is reading review only, in both Hebrew and English. Practice happens during the school day with the support of our teaching teams, so evenings can feel like family time again. In Middle School, students have about 30 to 45 minutes of meaningful homework a night, plus daily reading and Kriah, to build the independence they need for high school.

Our fluid instructional grouping means every child already receives instruction at their level. Beyond that, we provide targeted learning support, including tutoring and individualized plans when needed. Our team works closely with families.

Judaism at Pardes is something students experience, appreciate, and make their own. From Chumash and Kriah to Shabbat assembly and a love for Israel, Jewish life is part of every day.

Yes. Hebrew begins in Gan Katan through songs, brachot, and everyday classroom words. As students grow, Hebrew develops through Kriah, Chumash, and Lashon HaTorah, so it becomes a living part of their Jewish learning and their connection to Israel and tradition.

No. Children ages 18 months to 3 years do not need to be toilet trained to enroll. Our youngest class begins introducing potty training when children show signs of readiness, and by the Sunflowers class most children are fully potty trained. We work closely with families to support each child's progress at their own pace.

Yes. Every Gan Katan class has a daily rest or nap time that fits its age group. Younger children typically nap, while older preschoolers who no longer sleep enjoy a quiet rest period with books or other calming activities.

Each day, send a labeled backpack and a labeled refillable water bottle. A complete change of clothes (including underwear and socks), a fitted crib sheet and blanket for rest time, and any diapers, wipes, or other personal care items stay at school. Seasonal items, such as swimwear or sunscreen for special programs, are communicated in advance.

Each morning the children enjoy a healthy communal fruit snack; families send one whole, uncut fruit for their child to share with the class. For lunch, families may send lunch from home or join our optional school lunch program when available. Lunch menus are shared with families in advance.

We carefully document all food allergies and dietary restrictions, share them with staff, and take appropriate precautions during meals and snacks. Please let us know about any allergies before the school year begins and keep medical information up to date.

We encourage consistent drop-off routines, offer comfort and reassurance, and gently engage children in activities to ease the transition. Most children adjust quickly, and we work closely with parents if additional support is needed.

Teachers stay in touch through individual check-ins, classroom updates, newsletters, and photos. Parents are always welcome to reach out with questions or concerns.

Yes. A half-day option is available for our youngest class, and full-day enrollment is available across Gan Katan. Contact the office for current schedules and availability.

Yes. Aftercare runs Monday to Thursday until 5:00 PM and Friday until 4:00 PM, with special aftercare programs and enrichment activities offered during the year. Contact the office for current offerings and availability.

Elementary: Monday to Thursday, 8:10 AM to 3:55 PM. Friday, 8:10 AM to 1:45 PM.

Gan Katan: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM. Friday, 8:30 AM to 1:45 PM.

Middle School (MSAP): Monday to Thursday, 8:10 AM to 4:00 PM. Friday, 8:10 AM to 2:00 PM.

Elementary and Middle School students wear Pardes uniform polos. Gan Katan (preschool) children do not wear a uniform.

Yes. Pardes is a fully kosher environment, cholov yisroel and pas yisroel.

Families usually send lunch or order school lunch online, and Middle School has a daily breakfast bar plus Pizza Fridays. Before-care and after-care options are available. Contact the office for current details and pricing.

By email, and with a quick call to the office whenever you need us.

We teach skills, not just consequences. Through LeHashlim, our real-life skills curriculum, children learn to take responsibility, repair what went wrong, and grow, with calm, consistent support from adults who know them well.

Pardes offers sports, arts, music, Judaic clubs, robotics, and community service. Students also take part in holiday celebrations, productions, art exhibitions, and field trips. See our Student Life page for a recent lineup.

Our Middle School (MSAP) graduates have gone on to JLA, Jewish Cultural, LEC, Hebrew Academy, and more. We help families gather the records, MAP Growth results, and information they need to apply.