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High school is an experience. What will yours be?
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THIS BOOKLET WAS MADE JUST FOR YOU, designed to show you what TanenbaumCHAT has
to offer YOU as a student. We want you to see what the TanenbaumCHAT Experience
can really mean through students’ eyes.
As students, we know that high school can be both exciting and scary. To help make it
more exciting than scary, we wanted to share our stories and give you some things to
look forward to in your TanenbaumCHAT Experience. WE CAN’T WAIT UNTIL YOU GET HERE!
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FINALLY, YOU’RE HERE! High school is just around the corner and you’re ready to face it
head-on, ready to ride the roller coaster! Your TanenbaumCHAT journey starts with a
CAMP ROBIN HOOD orientation day, where you get to meet all the other Grade 9’ers and
have some fun with your new teachers. Once school starts, the opportunities are
never-ending!
Between your exciting new courses, the awesome extra-curriculars, the SHABBATON
retreats (an incredibly fun Jewish experience!) and so much more, Grade 9 at
TanenbaumCHAT is filled with adventure. And that’s just the beginning of high school!
NOT COMING FROM A JEWISH DAY SCHOOL?
No need to fret! You have the opportunity to become part of something amazing! Our
NEW STREAM PROGRAM welcomes all students, provides you with the tools to succeed in
a Jewish high school and explore your Jewishness through unique experiences!
THE BEST PART ABOUT IT?
The TanenbaumCHAT experience is yours to create.
YOU have the power to make it fit you by getting
involved in your interests, exploring your talents, and
creating your opportunities!
Keep reading to learn more, then go online to
future.tanenbaumchat.org to watch our stories!
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You shouldn’t be nervous. Everything is attainable. Teachers are there to help you at all times and it’s really not as hard as it seems.
Watch my story at
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My name isMelanie Going to TanenbaumCHAT, it’s no secret that education
is a priority and the academics are excellent. It’s cool
to be smart and do well here. If you struggle at all, the
teachers and faculty will take the time to make sure that
you get the help you need.
You’ll have to work hard, but it’s worth it. You even get
to customize some of your classes to fit your interests!
When it came time to apply to university, I knew
TanenbaumCHAT had prepared me and given the tools
I needed to get into the university of my dreams.
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There’s so much for you to be excited about and to look
forward to! From the very first moment, you’re going to meet kids from
all walks of Jewish life.
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My name is AlexBeing Jewish means many different things to each one
of us, but at TanenbaumCHAT we are all one community.
Our Jewish Studies Program lets you explore what being Jewish
means to you and to learn new things in an open, comfortable
environment. Add to that the many opportunities to be involved
with or even visit Israel, as a class or through many extra-curricular
programs,and you’ve got an amazing high school experience!
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You can be a part of whatever it is that you are interested in, and being involved will make your experience that much better.
My name isRebecca High school is what you make of it; that’s why
you’ll love going to TanenbaumCHAT. There are
so many fun and exciting adventures outside of
academics that you can be a part of!
Whether it’s for an ongoing cause or just a
quirky theme day, there is always something
new going on that you can participate
in with friends and have a great
time doing it.
Watch my story at
We are all part of the
TanenbaumCHAT community and
the more involved you get, the
more exciting your experience!
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I amCreative
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TanenbaumCHAT has the best opportunities for
people in the creative and performing arts.
Really, there’s something for everyone!
My name is Lori
If you’re a natural entertainer like I am,
TanenbaumCHAT is an amazing high school. You can be in
the play, musicals, band, visual arts and so much more! It
really gives you a platform to exercise your creative outlet
and build your skills with what you LOVE to do!
Watch my story at
My name isJonathan
Athletics are a big part of the experience at
TanenbaumCHAT. Whether you just like to play
for fun or have a serious competitive spirit,
there is a sport and a team for you to join!
You’ll make so many friends, compete with
top teams, and learn valuable skills. Some
graduates from TanenbaumCHAT even
move on to become professional athletes!
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What is really special about the athletic
program is the variety of different sports you can play and that you don’t
have to be a star athlete to participate.
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My name is AryehWhat’s great about the technical courses at TanenbaumCHAT is
that every year you can learn something new and cutting-edge.
From filmmaking to computer graphics to basic office
programs, the opportunities to really enhance your skills
are readily available and the tools are all state-of-the-art.
Outside of class, you can join clubs, participate
in events, and showcase the work you
create. You can even compete with other
students in our ‘Oscars’-like film festival!
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My experience at TanenbaumCHAT has been so meaningful and so amazing, that I’m just so happy I chose this school.
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we just turned 50 years old! In 2010-2011, we celebrated our Jubilee year.
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Kimel Music Department traveled to Chicago in November
to participate and perform with other schools for four days!
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we have more than 70 different activities, events and clubs to get involved in!
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Team finished first place at the Cardinal Carter Classic
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