Academics

Torah and General Studies

Our comprehensive Torah and General Studies curricula are designed to give our students the tools and knowledge they need to succeed as educated, engaged, contributing members of the community.

Limudei Kodesh

Boys are placed on their own track so they can learn how to learn. Shiurim are skill-based, and rebbeim are present and accessible throughout the school day.

  • Placement by skill, not by grade
  • Rebbeim are present and accessible throughout the school day
  • Mishmar programs
  • An emphasis on both text-based skill learning and broad general Torah knowledge

General Studies

A full college-preparatory program that meets state requirements and prepares boys for whatever they choose after high school.

  • Full Maryland graduation requirements
  • Honors math and science tracks
  • AP classes offered
  • SAT preparation built into 11th grade
  • College advising · Yeshiva advising

Sample curriculum

At YMC, every student's schedule is customized to meet his unique abilities and goals. Our comprehensive and well-rounded educational framework provides a solid foundation, preparing students to move on to institutions of higher learning and to excel in the professional world.

Freshman Year

Gemara Iyun1 credit

Gemara Bekiyus / Yahadus1 credit

Chumash1 credit

Hands On Halacha1 credit

Hebrew0.5 credit

English1 credit

Math1 credit

Science1 credit

World History1 credit

Robotics0.5 credit

Physical Education0.5 credit

Extracurricular Class0.5 credit

Sophomore Year

Gemara Iyun1 credit

Gemara Bekiyus / Yahadus1 credit

Chumash1 credit

Hands On Halacha1 credit

Hebrew0.5 credit

English1 credit

Math1 credit

Science1 credit

History1 credit

Art & Design0.5 credit

Physical Education0.5 credit

Extracurricular Class0.5 credit

Junior Year

Gemara Iyun1 credit

Gemara Bekiyus / Yahadus1 credit

Chumash1 credit

Jewish Thought and Law (JTL)1 credit

Navi0.5 credit

Hebrew0.5 credit

English1 credit

Math1 credit

Science1 credit

History1 credit

Physical Education0.5 credit

Extracurricular Class0.5 credit

Senior Year

Gemara Iyun1 credit

Gemara Bekiyus / Yahadus1 credit

Chumash1 credit

Jewish Thought and Law (JTL)1 credit

Navi0.5 credit

Hebrew0.5 credit

English1 credit

Elective1 credit

Elective1 credit

Elective1 credit

Physical Education0.5 credit

Extracurricular Class0.5 credit

YMC works on a semester credit system. A 1-credit course typically meets four or five times per week, about 180 minutes in total. A 0.5-credit course meets twice per week, about 80 minutes. Credit is given for any course in which a passing grade of 60% was achieved. Transfer credit is awarded to students with a passing grade on their transcript from an approved high school.

See a sample daily schedule

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