Alexander Muss High School in Hod HaSharon, Israel is a pluralistic study-abroad program in

Hod HaSharon Hod HaSharon ( he, הוֹד הַשָּׁרוֹן, lit. "Splendor of the Sharon plain") is a city in the Central District of Israel. The city is located approximately east of the Mediterranean coastline, south of Kfar Saba, southeast of Raanana, ...

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, for high school students. Programs run throughout the year and range in length from 6 weeks to 18 weeks. The school is a fully accredited institution and students can continue in their high school subjects while abroad. Students are also eligible to earn college credit through the

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. Its flagship campus in Israel. The school has an average enrollment of 1200 students. It has four dormitories and a mini-dorm, and is a college prep program for international high school students. Having merged with Jewish National Fund (JNF) USA in 2013, AMHSI-JNF has begun its global expansion for all High School students.

History

Alexander Muss High School in Israel was founded in 1972 by Rabbi Morris Kipper in concert with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.About AMHI
/ref> The concept of teaching history onsite where history took place presented engaging educational opportunities to connect students to the history and culture of Israel. The school soon grew beyond its Florida roots to be a nationwide program, and welcomes students from across North America, Australia, and Europe. It also partners with day schools and community groups to customize programs according to each group's needs.

Curriculum

The school's curriculum is conducted in chronological historical order and is designed to introduce students to facts, concepts and events basic to understanding the development of Western Civilization. Through a combination of visits to historical sites and in-depth analysis of

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, students learn to go beyond the acquisition of facts. Students are instilled with the leadership and motivational skills that enable them to excel in higher education and beyond.

Day school and community programs

The school has customized academic Israel programs for student groups from

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Notable alumni

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– author of The Devil Wears Prada * Lisa Miller – Author of The Spiritual Child and Columbia University Professor * Marc Roberge – Lead singer of O.A.R. *

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References

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