The Frisch Experience is truly multi-faceted. Many exciting and educationally enriching aspects of the high school experience take place outside of the classroom and after regular school hours. Through student programming and activities, students are immersed in opportunities for learning well beyond traditional classroom education. All students are encouraged to explore and cultivate their unique talents.
At Frisch, informal education is not extracurricular; it is an indispensable element of the Frisch Experience. Annual trips offer our students a chance to bond in an out-of-school setting and to discuss issues that typically affect students during those years. The learning and growth which occurs on these retreats, provides some of the most memorable and meaningful moments of our students’ educational experience. Upon returning to school, the students integrate the lessons learned on retreat back into the classroom and the school community.
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Frisch offers students many opportunities to pursue the Arts outside of the classroom. Students can cultivate their creative talents in the Art Club where they study drawing, sculpting and fashion design. The Drama Society enables students to hone their skills in the dramatic arts and perform in the annual spring production. In Frisch’s Film Club, students analyze and critique films, while participants in Photography Club learn about the various techniques and genres of photography. Finally, members of Frisch’s Dance Team learn choreography and perform at school events and dance competitions.
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If there is a yeshiva league for a particular sport, and sometimes even if there isn’t, The Frisch School is represented. Frisch offers teams for boys and girls, at both the Junior Varsity and Varsity levels, as well as intramurals. Our students compete in baseball, basketball, bowling, hockey, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball and wrestling, in addition to football and basketball intramurals, and more.
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At Frisch, students develop into passionate members of the Jewish community whose concerns for social welfare extend beyond school. Educating students about Israel and giving them the skills to advocate on its behalf is the goal of Cougars for Israel (the American Israel Student Action Committee). Frisch’s Chessed Society and Kahal Club are both student-run activities focused on improving the lives of others through tzedaka campaigns, food and toy drives, as well as Yachad and Friendship Circle events. Grade-wide Chessed Days allow students to actualize Frisch’s core value of kindness in the community. Community service projects include: meeting with residents of nursing homes, preparing and serving food in soup kitchens, cleaning Jewish cemeteries (Chessed Shel Emet), building Sukkot for senior citizens and working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
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The ru’ach, energy and spirituality at Frisch is palpable during our school-wide Chagigot. As part of Frisch’s experiential education, faculty participate in creative and dynamic programming in preparation of each chag. Students gain an understanding of the history and the halakhot of the holidays, take part in games and contests and rejoice with their friends and teachers in inspirational singing and lively dancing.
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Frisch offers its students the opportunity to participate in a variety of co-curricular competitions, including: Chess Team, College Bowl, Debate Team and Math League. Our students develop their skills in weekly practices which prepare them to successfully compete against other schools.
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There are many options for the musically-inclined students at Frisch, for beginners to the more proficient musicians. Students with an affinity for singing enjoy participating in Frisch’s Choir or Jazz Singers group. Budding musicians can learn to play an instrument in Band Workshop, while the more experienced instrumentalists join perform in the Jazz Band or Performance Ensemble.
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Students who are interested in politics have the opportunity to participate in Mock Trial, Model United Nations and Model Congress. Students learn about current political issues relating to law, economics and foreign policy and develop their skills in competition.
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Frisch’s annual week-long Shiriyah is a multidisciplined program to which every single student uniquely contributes. During Shiriyah, our students have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their Torah knowledge, musical and artistic talents, leadership skills, ability to work as a team and their unparalleled school and class spirit.
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Frisch offers a plethora of other diverse options, enabling every student to find an activity of interest. Technologically-inclined students take part in Robotics, Coding Club and Cougar News Network. Students who aspire to pursue careers in medicine and finance participate in Pre-Med Society and Finance Club. Those who strive to improve student life at Frisch join Student Council. There truly is something for everyone, as Frisch’s co-curricular activities continue to increase as students initiate additional unique and innovative clubs.
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Frisch students produce a variety of publications both online and in print. Whether interests lie in Torah, poetry, current events or graphics, every student can find a publication appropriate for his/her contribution.
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There are many opportunities for Frisch students to continue their Judaic learning outside of the classroom. Hundreds of students choose to dedicate their time on a daily and weekly basis to study with their Judaic studies faculty and peers.
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