Jason Silberman, Grade 10
I chose the Academy because…
both my older brothers attend the Academy and they have enjoyed it. I knew that I would feel comfortable in the Academy environment.
My favorite course has been…
geometry. One of the main concepts in this class is being able to prove something. I find it interesting when you have to use certain methods to prove an answer. Also, my teacher has been very helpful.
My favorite extracurricular activity has been…
baseball. This year was the first year for inter-scholastic baseball at ICJA, and I was happy to be part of the team. The environment on and off the field was great, and the experience was phenomenal.
The learning environment at ICJA is…
good. Sometimes the environment is serious, but the teachers understand when the students need a little bit of a break.
A teacher who has been the most influential is…
Rabbi Gross. He has taught me the importance of being Jewish, and what it means to be Jewish. I enjoy learning in his class. He has taken a deeper meaning in Torah, and it has been an honor for me to be in his class.
The social atmosphere at the Academy is…
like a community. Everybody helps everybody out, and all the students in all the grades know each other and respect each other.
When I have free time, I like to…
hang out with my friends, as well as get work done.
My greatest success as a student here so far was…
making it through freshman year while having fun, making new friends and still doing my best in school.
Advice I would give to a prospective student…
don’t be worried bout intimidating teachers and things like that. My freshman year was one of the greatest times in my life. Also, try to get ahead in homework, instead of waiting until the last minute (it takes off a lot of the stress).
