General Studies At JCDSRI

At the Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island, our General Studies program, spanning Nitzanim and Ilanot through fifth grade, blends academic rigor with creativity and care.

Rooted in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and our school’s core values, we create inclusive classrooms where every child is supported and challenged. Our curriculum integrates Singapore Math for deep problem-solving and conceptual understanding, a balanced literacy approach that nurtures emerging readers and writers into confident communicators, and a rich science program that combines FOSS Science Kits, Nature in the Neighborhood, and partnerships like Save the Bay to spark curiosity, responsibility, and wonder about the natural world. In social studies, students explore identity, community, and history to connect their own stories to the broader world and to understand their role as thoughtful, compassionate changemakers. Across subjects, we emphasize collaboration, inquiry, and reflection, ensuring that students develop not only strong academic foundations but also the confidence, resilience, and joy in learning that prepare them for future success.