:: The WHC Primary School at the JBSC ::

The Washington Hebrew Congregation Primary School offers full-day, comprehensive programs for children in pre-k (Gesher), kindergarten and first grades. We are located in the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center, in Potomac, Maryland.

School Hours

Monday -- Thursday    9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Friday                       9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

     Optional programs:

:: Hot Lunch:  Children may participate in our hot lunch program which offers twice weekly kid-friendly and nutritious hot lunches.

:: A.C.E. Club:  Children have the option of signing up for our "After School Children’s Enrichment Club", a school-based program which offers our students a variety of sports and cultural arts programming.  The ACE Club meets Monday - Thursday from 2:00 - 3:00.

School Environment

Our recently renovated building includes a state-of-the-art computer lab, art room, science center, media center and new playgrounds.  Primary School students learn in bright, well-equipped classrooms with ample space for group activities and individual study and eat lunch together in our spacious cafeteria. Religious celebrations are held in our worship space and outdoor amphitheater. 

Special Events

Students enjoy a wide variety of special events and programs throughout the year.  These include Kabbalat Shabbat celebrations, Thanksgiving feasts, Tu B’Shevat and Passover sederim, field trips and cultural arts programs.   Our children participate in several community service activities including the Fannie Mae Walk for the Homeless, fundraising for the Carrie Simon House - a shelter for homeless mothers and their babies, and school supply drives for the Abram Simon Elementary School in Washington, DC.

Families have the opportunity to participate in many activities including Lag B’Omer Field Day,  Kabbalat Shabbat with Birthday Blessings, Career Day, “Ladies’ Tea” and “Gentlemen’s Breakfast”. 

Educational Support Staff

On-site staff including reading and writing resource professionals, speech and occupational therapists and a special needs consultant are available to work with classes, small groups and individual children and parents.

School Nurse and Health Curriculum

Our school has a full-time registered nurse on-site.  In addition to staffing the health room, the school nurse teaches a health and nutrition unit to our Primary School students.

:: Would you like to learn more about our curriculum? ::

Please click on the following links:

:: Gesher

:: Kindergarten

:: First Grade

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