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Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County- as per copyright Founded in 1973, Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County is a Jewish school that educates students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. Its facility covers an area of more than 5 acres and serves over 350 families and nearly 600 students. The school follows a dual curriculum that is composed of general studies program and Judaic studies. Located in New Milford, N.J., the school is certified by the New Jersey Department of Education and is accredited by the Solomon Schechter Day School Association. It is also a member of New Jersey Association of Independent Schools. The school s parent-teacher association sponsors programs and events, including holiday celebrations, book fairs, cultural arts programs, class trips and student lunch programs. It also supports the school s faculty by organizing class gifts to the teachers and sponsoring an annual end of year faculty luncheon.