Academy Registration 2025-2026

BHBE Academy Registration
2025-2026

We require a completed, separate form for each student.
Please complete and return to this form once for each child you are registering.

This form must be completed by July 15, 2025 and accompanied by completing your payment(s) for the Academy before the Academy school year begins.

Early Bird Discount:
Save $50 by registering by June 30, 2025!

In Jewish tradition, it is the job not only of parents but of the community to provide education for children. The BHBE community is committed to this obligation. As such, our Academy tuition only covers a portion of the cost of our religious school. Both fundraising and congregational dues heavily subsidize our children’s education.

The School year is 29 weeks
PK - 2nd grade students meet for 3 hours each week in person on Sundays
3rd - 8th grade students meet for 3 hours on Sundays and 2 hours on Tuesdays - all in person

Section A: Student Information

* Student Last Name

* Student First Name

* Student Hebrew Name

Student Nickname (if applicable)

* Student Birthdate

* Is the student new to our school (entering at any grade)?

Please Select OneNoYes

* Student Secular School Name

* Student Grade in Secular School

* Student Grade in Religious School

This grade must match the grade level in the secular school unless you have made other arrangements with the Academy Principal.

Madrich/ah

Student is not in 9th-12th grade or does not want to be a Madrich/ahStudent does want to receive volunteer hours as a Madrich/ah9th-12th graders who wish to assist in the classroom can receive volunteer credit hours required by their schools. There is no longer an option to be paid.

* Student Special Learning Needs

Please Select OneNoYes (IEP or 504)If yes, we would love to sit down with you before the school year begins so that we are able to discuss the best ways to support your child from the outset. Please contact our Academy Principal to schedule an appointment.

Special Circumstances Details

* Student Allergies or Medications

Please Select OneNoYesDoes your child have allergies or medications we need to know about?

Student Allergy/Medication Details

Section B: Family Information

* Parent/Guardian (Primary) Last Name

* Parent/Guardian (Primary) First Name

* Parent/Guardian (Primary) Email

* Parent/Guardian (Primary) Cell Phone

* Parent/Guardian (Primary) Relationship to Student

* Parent/Guardian (Primary) Street Address

Parent/Guardian (Primary) Street Address Line 2

* Parent/Guardian (Primary) City

* Parent/Guardian (Primary) State

* Parent/Guardian (Primary) Zip

* Is there a secondary contact?

Please Select OneNoYesIf there is a secondary contact, all emails and mailings will go to both contacts. In case of urgent need, the primary contact will be notified first.

Parent/Guardian (Secondary) First Name

Parent/Guardian (Secondary) Last Name

Parent/Guardian (Secondary) Email

Parent/Guardian (Secondary) Cell Phone

Parent/Guardian (Secondary) Relationship to Student

Parent/Guardian (Secondary) Street Address Line 1

Parent/Guardian (Secondary) Street Address Line 2

Parent/Guardian (Secondary) City

Parent/Guardian (Secondary) State

Parent/Guardian (Secondary) ZIP

Please list an emergency contact.

* Emergency Contact Name

* Emergency Contact Cell Phone

* Emergency Contact Relationship to Student

Section C: Release and Learning Commitment Forms

Participation Release: By signing my name below, my child has permission to participate in the Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah Academy. In consideration of my child's acceptance as a religious school student, I hereby waive any and all claims against Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah, its agents and its employees that may arise out of any injury, loss or damage suffered by my child during any religious school activity. I hereby authorize the Academy Principal, or person designated by the Academy Principal, to obtain emergency medical care for my child in the event such care is indicated. I give my permission for my child to receive emergency medical care by any nurse, doctor, paramedic or member of a medical staff of a hospital licensed by the State of Illinois. I understand that every effort will be made to notify a parent/guardian prior to treatment.

I certify that my child is in good physical health. My child has my permission to participate in all activities that are part of the regular religious school program.

* Participation Release: Enter your name below

By typing my name, I confirm I have read, understand and agree to the above.

Learning Commitment: At BHBE we are committed to Lifelong Jewish learning and aim to provide all students this foundation in childhood. In order to become a B-Mitzvah at BHBE, we expect that students will attend a meaningful Jewish educational program in order to achieve this goal. Participation in the BHBE Academy twice a week from 3rd through 7th grade fulfills this requirement. Students are highly encouraged to attend through 8th grade and some or all of high school as well.

* Learning Commitment: Enter your name below

By typing my name, I confirm I have read, understand and agree to the above.

Media Release: From time to time your child’s photo may be taken in our classrooms or special events. We use these photos in the synagogue newsletter, on our synagogue display boards, the BHBE website as well as private Facebook groups and other social media and publicity materials. I give permission for Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah to use pictures taken of my child during school activities for publicity both internally and externally. Photos will not include your child's name unless explicit parent's/guardian's permission is granted.

* Media Release: I give my permission for my child's photo to be used.

Please Select OneYesNo

* Media Release: Enter your name below

Noting my response above, by typing my name, I confirm I have read, understand and agree to the above.

I give permission to share my phone number with BHBE volunteers to help support our work at BHBE.

YesNoWe maintain a system by which our volunteer parents can reach out to all parents in a classroom in the event of a school closing, programming and other important information that occurs at the BHBE Academy. Your permission here allows us to reach out to you in this way.

Section D: The BHBE Community

The work of raising and educating Jewish children cannot be done in the school alone, but is a project of the school, the family and the community. You are not just registering your child for school today, but in fact your entire family. When you come in the building and spend time learning and volunteering with us, you make a powerful statement to your child that Jewish learning is a lifelong process and that we are all on the same team in creating these experiences for them. Don’t underestimate the subtle power of this statement!

There are days on the calendar when parents are expected to attend with students, as well as days they are encouraged to do so.

In addition to those opportunities to participate we are in need of regular volunteers to make our school work. Would you consider supporting our school in an ongoing role or a limited engagement?

Ongoing Opportunities (check all that apply)

Room ParentSubstitute TeachingYouth Group Chaperone

Do you have any other skills or talents you are willing to share?

Section E: Payment Information

On the payment screen you will be able to pay by electronic check or credit card and set up a payment plan. If you do not pay in full, you must set up a payment plan to pay monthly. All payments are due by December 31. If you need assistance contact our Executive Director, Michael Kahn, at michael.kahn@bhbe.org or 847-256-6494.

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