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.