Note that Registration for our TEEN programs is conducted through our online School Registration system. Registration is here.

Note that this year a parent will need to register their madrichol in our online school registration system (for insurance and safety purposes) before your student fills out the teen application!

Teens @ Am Shalom is our learning program that offers flexibility and directed learning for our 9th-12th graders.

The learning year is divided into three trimesters, and learners who register for our teen programs will be invited to an all-you-can-learn plan - we'll share the options with the teens and help them to choose the learning that is most engaging for them!

Courses for 9-12th graders (25-26)

Confirmation Seminar for 10th Grade This is our traditional Confirmation program, culminating in the Confirmation ceremony in May. Our teens are, more than ever, confronting issues and definitions of their own identities. This culminating learning experience helps to synthesize where Judaism fits into those identities. Students will affirm and confirm their place in our community. To facilitate this intensive look at the self, we have a unique "God Talk" extended day and conclude with the Confirmation ceremony.
Confirmation Ceremony: May 17, 2026 at 3:00pm

High School NYC Trip: What does it Mean to Be an American Jew? 
This will be a 7 week prep for an awesome immersive travel experience. *Note that there is an additional cost for the trip.
Trip dates: 11/7-11/9

High School Speakers Bureau: Learn from Jewish Elected Officials how to put hopes into action

Teen Mental Health First Aid Certification

Cooking Up our Jewish Identity (a cooking class, a classic favorite!)

Israel: What does Israel Mean To Me?
 

BUT, our classes and seminars aren't the only way to work towards confirmation. There are SIX different ways for a student to accrue credits toward Confirmation:

• Students can receive 1 credit for each learning trimester (Sunday or weekday) attended.
• Students can receive 1 credit for being one of our madrichol for the year
• Students can receive 1 credit for being a member of Shir Chadash
• Students can receive 1 credit for being a Tikkun Olam Fellow

In order to be eligible for the Confirmation Seminar (and participate in the Confirmation ceremony at the end of the 10th grade), learners will need to accrue 3 credits each year. (So - 3 credits in the 9th grade year, and 3 credits in the 10th grade year, including the Confirmation Seminar, which is required for Confirmation. Eighth grade is a separate program, your student may register for our 8th grade program, work as a madrichol and/or go on the Chicago IsraelNow trip.)

Teens @ Am Shalom also includes learning opportunities for our 11th and 12th grade students to continue the conversations. Previous participation in Confirmation programs is not required. 

11th/12th Grade Additional Opportunity:

11th/12th Grade Seminar - We are so happy to be able to again offer our 11th & 12th graders an opportunity to continue their Jewish development through thoughtful conversations about the many topics that matter to them such as environmentalism, community health, civil rights, and how do we think of Israel in today's world. 11th/12th Grade Seminar will meet in person once a month October-May for a total of 8 sessions. We will meet on Wednesdays after Hebrew School (6:00 - 7:30pm) - dinner will be provided. 
Tentative Dates: 10/15, 11/12, 12/10, 1/21, 2/18, 3/11, 4/15, 5/6

There is no cost for this program but we do require registration.