By signing my name below, I agree that my child(ren) have permission to participate in the JLC of Temple Beth Am. I hereby authorize the Director of the JLC, or a person designated by the Director of the JLC, to obtain emergency medical care for my child(ren) in the event such care is needed. I give my permission for my child(ren) to receive emergency medical care by any nurse, doctor, paramedic, or member of a medical staff of a hospital licensed by the State of California. I understand that every effort will be made to notify a parent/guardian before treatment.

I certify that my child(ren) is(are) in good physical health. My child(ren) have my permission to participate in all activities that are part of the regular JLC program. 

At Temple Beth Am, we are committed to lifelong Jewish learning and aim to provide all students this foundation in childhood. In order to become Bnei Mitzvah at Temple Beth Am, we expect that students commit to enroll and attend a minimum of three years of Religious education as well as be enrolled during the year of their Bnei Mitzvah. Our Bnei Mitzvah students are additionally expected to continue their Jewish education beyond their Bnei Mitzvah. 

*Exceptions can be made with clergy approval

From time to time, your child’s photo may be taken in our classrooms or at special events.  We use these photos in our JLC newsletter (The Buzz), synagogue newsletter (Kol Ha'Am), on social media, the Temple Beth Am website, on private Facebook groups, and in other publicity materials.

By signing my name below, I certify that I have read a copy of the Family Handbook. I understand that the handbook includes the school's schedule, philosophy and goals, curriculum overview, programs that require my participation, school information and policies, as well as the Code of Student Behavior. I understand that school policy is established to create a well-organized, professional, and safe environment for my child(ren) and family.

I expressly release and indemnify Temple Beth Am and its employees and hold free and harmless, from any and all liability, charges, claims, costs, and expenses of every kind and nature whatsoever, including reasonable attorney fees, in connection with acceptance and participation of my child in JLC activities. This release and indemnification is unconditional and without reservation of any kind, except only for such acts or omissions that arise out of your intentional or negligent wrongdoing where there is no fault by my child, or failure to disclose pertinent Information. (NOTE: Families must answer agree and sign below in order for your child(ren) to be enrolled in the JLC)

You may have noticed that at the top of the form we begin with family information. This is intentional.  The work of raising and educating Jewish children cannot be done in the school alone but is a project of the school, the family, and the community. You are not registering just your child(ren) but in fact your entire family. When you join our community and spend time learning and volunteering with us, you make a powerful statement to your child(ren) that Jewish learning is a lifelong process and that we are all on the same team in creating these experiences for them. Don’t underestimate the subtle power of this statement!

We have opportunities during the course of the year when parents are required to attend with students (Family Learning/OBKLA). Please plan to join us on these days.

In addition to those opportunities to participate, we are in need of regular volunteers to make our school work.  Would you consider supporting our school in a continuing role or a limited engagement?