Welcome to Hochberg Middle School
Welcome to Hochberg Middle School
The Right Place to Come-of-Age
Middle school is a vital period of transition for students. At Posnack School we help guide our students through the rigorous academic and social choices that pave the way for successful high school and college careers.
Middle School Academic Program
Middle School Leadership
Middle School Judaic Studies
Middle School Technology
Academic Resources
In grades 6 through 12, the Academic Resources (AR) program meets during one period on a daily basis. The focus shifts from remediation to academic support. Our students are instructed in time management skills, how to organize their school materials and various strategies for studying. Learn more about academic resources at Posnack School >>>
Hochberg Middle School Academic Program
Middle school is a vital period of transition for students. At the Posnack School we help guide our student through the rigorous academic and social choices that pave the way for successful high school careers.
Hochberg Philosophy
The middle school years present a great educational and social challenge for students. At Posnack School we strive to meet that challenge by engaging students in a combined general and Judaic studies curriculum that promotes academic excellence and rigor, while emphasizing Jewish identity and community connection.
Course of Study
6th Grade
- Language Arts
- World Cultures & Geography
- Math Course 1
- Math Course 2
- Math Course 3
- Earth/Space Science
- Hebrew
- Torah
7th Grade
- Language Arts
- Civics
- Math Course 2
- Math Course 3
- Algebra 1 (HS Credit)
- Life Science
- Hebrew
- Torah
- Junior Achievement
8th Grade
- Language Arts
- U.S. History
- Math Course 3
- Algebra I (H.S. credit)
- Geometry (H.S. credit)
- Physical Science
- Hebrew
- Torah
Electives
- Art 2D/3D
- Advanced Band
- Broadway Choreography
- Chess
- Coding 101
- Comprehensive Drama Production
- Culinary Arts
- Digital Photography
- Debate
- Drumline
- Engineering
- Fantasy Football
- Game Strategies
- Introductory Band
- MakerSpace innovation and design Lab
- Physical Education
- Robotics
- Shark Tank
- Stock Market 101
- Study Smart
- Tikkun Olam
- Theater Technology
- Video Production
- Yoga
Washington, D.C. Trip/Philadelphia
Students in 8th grade participate in an annual trip to Washington, D.C. and surrounding area.
Visiting our nation’s capital represents an important opportunity for our students to learn about our country and its government. The trip is tied to our 8th grade U.S. History curriculum, as well as the 8th grade courses covering the history of the Holocaust and Jewish advocacy.
Hochberg Middle School Leadership
Meet Principal Terry Tait
Ms.Terry Tait is the Principal of Hochberg Middle School. With over 30 years of experience in the field of education, Ms. Tait brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership expertise to our school community. For 16 years prior to coming to Hochberg Middle School, Ms. Tait worked for the School Board of Broward County, dedicating herself to the betterment of the education system in our region, before joining the Posnack School family in 2023. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Ithaca College and a master’s degree in industrial psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. As a certified K-12 educational leader, Ms. Tait understands the importance of providing quality education. She is committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive learning environment for our middle school students. She is passionate about helping students navigate the challenges of the middle school years and ensuring they receive an outstanding educational experience as part of a top-performing Jewish day school.
Middle School Judaic/Hebrew Studies
The Hochberg Middle School Judaic Studies program is dedicated to helping students create a deep and lasting connection to Judaism and the State of Israel. Hochberg Middle School brings Jewish values, leadership and tradition to daily studies. Students have an opportunity to participate and lead the Torah services, practice holiday rituals, and study the weekly parashah (Torah reading). Bar/bat mitvah recognition takes place throughout the year. Middle School students are always encouraged to participate in the daily prayers.
During the middle school years students complete a study of the Chumash (Hebrew Bible) and begin to delve further into the Tanakh (Prophets and Scriptures). Students learn to use various commentaries to derive moral lessons conveyed in scripture, thereby achieving a deeper understanding of the Torah. Torah study takes into account a diversity of Jewish perspectives, enriching the students’ learning of Judaism.
All Hochberg Middle School Judaic Studies teachers are certified by the Orloff Central Agency for Jewish Education of Broward County.
Hochberg Middle School Technology
Posnack School is a leader in the use of educational technologies to improve learning and engage students. All classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards, offering teachers new ways to inspire learning and unleash creativity. In the middle and high schools, Posnack students participate in our One-to-One Tablet PC Program.
Benefits of Posnack School Technology Initiatives:
- Increases learning and participation in classroom
- Engages students to learn and understand material in ways familiar to them
- Increases project-based learning, supporting assignments requiring research, collaboration, and production of a final product such as slide shows, videos, podcasts, web pages, etc.
- Allows access to information, lessons, and assignments from anywhere in the world.
