Ilan Ramon Day School

We have three children at Ilan Ramon and have been there for 5 years, since our oldest was in TK. I can’t even begin to put into words what a magical place IRDS is. Each of my children is different, each has his own gifts and challenges, and each has blossomed at this jewel of a school. From the preschool where the kids are simply surrounded by love and imagination and the ability to learn through play, all the way up to the upper grades where each child is supported by teachers who not only deeply care about them but who also know how to tap into their interests and crack open their minds, IRDS hasn’t let us down once. We feel so blessed to have found a school that our children don’t ever want to leave, a community that is warm and welcoming, and a group of educators who have sparked a love of learning in our children that will last a lifetime.

I have been a parent at this school for 9 years now. My oldest just graduated in June 2014 having been there since TK and now my twins are now in 1^st Grade. What an outstanding experience we have had every single year. The teachers are outstanding. The general studies teachers are all caring, enthusiastic and make learning fun. They teach to and for the kids, not for the test. If the kids are interested in dinosaurs, the teacher will make the lesson using dinosaurs. If building things are what the class is into, they’ll apply the lesson with magnatiles, or wood blocks or go exploring around campus and use what they find on their scavenger hunt. It’s never boring and it’s never the same thing and the kids are always engaged
The Judaic studies program is terrific. My kids come home speaking Hebrew and they teach me new things all time. The teachers instill the sense of tradition that comes from being Jewish including the importance of Shabbat and the meaning of every holiday. And it’s all very age appropriate for those in the ECE to those in 5^th grade.
The school has specialists in math, science, PE, music, art, computer lab, Judaic music and Israeli Dancing. The students get exposed to so many different areas and with different teachers which gives them a different perspective in each of these areas. This is truly the whole child approach where the kids get so much out of so many different subjects.
The administrative staff is very attuned to every single student’s ability. If there is a problem, they are on top of it with creative suggestions to work with the student, parents and teachers to find the solution. The amazing thing is that all the teachers know all the students no matter what age or grade. That makes for a wonderful sense of community and inclusion for every child and every family.
IRDS is truly a part of our lives in every single way. We’ve met some of our best friends here, adult and child, and it is the definition of community. My kids always love going to school and come home with exciting stories to share at the end of each day.

We absolutely love Ilan Ramon. There is such a sense of community here, and the teachers truly care about the children. With a good teacher to student ratio, they are able to individualize instruction to each child. This is not a factory (like you may find in many public schools). The academic instruction is excellent, and there is also a strong Jewish/​Hebrew curriculum. Best of all, my kids love coming to Ilan Ramon and are disappointed when school is out of session. If I could, I would give Ilan Ramon a thousand-​star rating.

Best school ever, My son has been there for 2 years and I cant wait for next week.
Yuval like so much to be there and doesn’t really wants to go home when school is done.
The teachers are professional and bring a lot of love and caring for the kids.
I feel this was the best decision I made for my son and I can’t wait for next year.
This is a community who brings people together, teaching the values of Judaism from the heart.
We always have a sence of community and feeling welcome for any question or concern

We have two kids at the school: one going into 2^nd grade in the fall and the other entering TK. Las Virgenes schools are said to be great, and at first we wondered if this was the right choice. We knew IRDS would be a great place for our kids to retain and build on their Jewish culture. But in the time we’ve been there, especially this year in the 1^st grade, we’ve realized what a great choice this was from an academic standpoint as well.
Each class has a fabulous main teacher, but they also have specialists that come in for math, science, music and Hebrew. They will also tailor the child’s experience to fit their needs. If they’re ahead of the class on a certain subject, they’ll make sure they remain challenged with different homework, an advanced reading group, or some other sort of accommodation.
Beyond academics, we’re thrilled about the people our kids are becoming, and IRDS is a huge part of that. The school reinforces the culture and traditions we try to imbue at home. This shared experience among the kids shows itself in the community-​feeling you get when you enter this school. Kids from all grades support each other and play and interact during breaks. They come to each other’s shows and help each other out ways big and small.
Lastly, when areas of concern do come up, the faculty and administration always welcomes our feedback with open arms and they work to take appropriate action. We’ve never felt like our concerns were not taken seriously.
If you’re looking for a close-​knit, nurturing yet challenging environment for your kids, you’d be remiss not to check out Ilan Ramon Day School.

We have been blessed to be at Ilan Ramon Day School for 8 years. Our children are achieving above grade level in a loving and caring environment. Individualized educational goals for each student makes this an exceptional school. The learning happens on an experiential level allowing the kids to become strong critical thinkers and participants in a world that is constantly changing. They love going to school every day! That is something we know not to take lightly. A love of learning will propel them in the future.

My two children attend Ilan Ramon Day School. I could not have created a better environment for my children to develop into independent thinkers and learners. We found a school that provides a top notch education while focusing on who they are as individuals. Both of my children love going to school each and everyday and our whole family enjoys being a part of this warm and nurturing community. Ilan Ramon Day School has managed to be everything we wanted for our children– a phenomenal education in a camp– like setting!