Jewish Community High School

JCHS offers education programs at seven different campuses in the five county Southeastern Pennsylvania region. Students in these programs select classes based on their own goals, each of which carries certain credit and course requirements. Fulfillment of these requirements leads to the awarding of a diploma or certificate upon program completion. Students may also enroll in programs for personal enrichment or to satisfy synagogue Confirmation requirements. JCHS advisors assist students in selecting the appropriate courses depending upon their desired goal.

At JCHS, the more you learn, the more credits you earn.

All certificates and diplomas are awarded to students who complete 12th grade at JCHS.  

• Shalem Society (92 credits) - JCHS' highest credential.
• JCHS Community Teaching Certificate (80 credits) - Our most popular program offers certification to teach in synagogue schools. Click here for more information.
• JCHS Diploma (70 credits)
• JCHS Certificate of Merit (30-69 credits)
• JCHS Letter of Credit Recognition (up to 30 credits)
• Certificate in Camp Counseling and Youth Leadership (14 credits) - Students interested in building skills that can be used in working at Jewish summer camps and Jewish youth organizations gain practical experience, supplemented by relevant coursework.
• Certificate in Service Learning (14 credits) - Students gain hands-on experience through their involvement in area community service projects while taking courses in history, leadership, and program-planning.
• Reform Teaching Certificate - This program is a Reform movement-sponsored two-year course of Jewish studies for 11th and 12th grade students who have been Confirmed. Its goal is to train future religious school teachers and leaders for the Reform movement. Click here for more information.