The Ministry of Education awarded UBA Pisgat Zev its
annual citation for excellence in social integration. The award recognizes
schools that serve students from a wide spectrum of socioeconomic and ethnic
populations, yet provide each and every student with all the support he or she needs
to succeed academically.
The ulpana is located in Pisgat Zev, a working class neighborhood
in Jerusalem. While 50% of the school’s 420 students receive tuition reductions
due to financial hardship, 96% of its graduates earn full matriculation for
entry into colleges and universities – the threshold to gainful employment and a
more secure financial future.
“We accept girls who in the beginning of seventh grade don’t
believe in themselves,” explained the Rosh Ulpana, Rabbi Rafi Kuperstock, “We guide their progress and development so that they eventually become
highly motivated to succeed. They expand their horizons and invest much effort
in their community volunteer activities, as well as their studies.”
No comments:
Post a Comment