CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

• An intensive course on the Holocaust and the rebirth of the State of Israel. Each year the graduating class writes and presents a major dramatic presentation on a related theme for the school and Bergen County community.
• Participation in the New Jersey Stock Market Game, where we have been first place winners on a regular basis.
• Successful competition in the Knowledge Masters Open, whereby students, through computers, answer questions on a wide array of general studies topics.
• Mishmar Programs on topics relating to Hashkafa and Mussar.
• A chicken-kashering experience and evening of Torah.
• A Sci-ton which couples a three day overnight Science Camp experience with Torah learning in an informal setting.
• Participation in the annual Johns Hopkins University Academic Talent Search.
• Competition in the New Jersey Math League Contest.
• Cultural Programs such as professional plays, classical music, science and current events presentations.
• Enrichment Programs, for example, participation in the New Jersey Law Fair.
• Chesed Programs, for example, visiting with senior citizen groups.
• Special assemblies that dramatize the Parshat Hashavua.
• Weekly Parshat Hashavua questions for the entire family.
• A Nekudot Club for students to earn extra credit points as they engage in special projects.
• Basketball, softball and other athletic teams. Intramural and league participation with other yeshivot.
• Ongoing Faculty In-Service Seminars to upgrade skills, introduce new ideas and exchange information with other education professionals.
• Winning scores on the International Jerusalem 3000 Contest and high annual scores on the Chidon Hatanach.
• Receiving the coveted Pras Yerushalayim in 1995 (awarded in Jerusalem after an intensive competitive process) for excellence in education, creative programming and commitment to the State of Israel.
• A "Meet the Author" program/workshop in creative writing.
• Annual story-telling festival.
• Annual poetry festival.
• A choral group that performs for various community events.
• Chug Parshanut which develops higher level thinking skills in texts of Torah.
• Hands-on and intellectual Israel programs and events to foster a deep love and commitment to the State of Israel and an appreciation of atchalta d'Geula, the dawning of the messianic era.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

The Yavneh learning experience is enhanced by a full menu of extra-curricular activities that represent the broad spectrum of interests of our students. Since more than 15 programs are offered throughout the year, from girls’ and boys' basketball, concert and junior choir, to "Book of the Lunch" Club, the students have the ability to expand and explore many areas of interest to them. They are encouraged to participate. All extra curricular activities are led by qualified teachers and administrators with expertise in the specialty.