Academics
The Arts
Fine Arts
Our strategically curated curriculum includes master artist biographical studies, along with in-depth exploration of distinctive artistic techniques. It also highlights art from a Jewish lens, diving into holidays, Jewish symbolism and shining a bright light on Israeli and Jewish artists.
Art instruction is integrated into both general and Judaic studies, as our approach focuses on the importance of authentically infusing all disciplines into daily learning.
Performing Arts
A VBS Day School education empowers children to become confident leaders and our performing arts programs are an important component of building that confidence. Students participate in school-wide and grade level performances comprised of song, dance and drama. These experiences build self-esteem and confidence while providing important opportunity for self-expression.
Dance instruction, beginning in kindergarten, enables students to develop movement skills and a repertoire of dances. Drama instruction takes place during school in preparation for upcoming performances, as well as during discreet afterschool club opportunities.
Dance instruction, beginning in kindergarten, enables students to develop movement skills and a repertoire of dances. Drama instruction takes place during school in preparation for upcoming performances, as well as during discreet afterschool club opportunities.
Instrumental Music
Our music program introduces students to foundational music theory and appreciation through exposure to a variety of instruments, beginning with keyboard. Playing a wide range of instruments, learning musical notes, rhythms, songs and music history provides for an engaging experience led by our music specialist in our dedicated Music Room. Students develop listening skills and learn about pitch, tone and melody. Different genres of music are studied throughout the grade levels.
Judaic Music
Students learn Judaic music and develop a broad repertoire of songs that are the soul of Jewish culture and celebration. The Judaic music curriculum also includes modern Hebrew Israeli songs further embracing Hebrew as a living language.
15739 Ventura Boulevard
Encino, CA 91436 | 818.788.2199
School Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 3:15pm
Encino, CA 91436 | 818.788.2199
School Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 3:15pm
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:45am - 4:00pm
Monday - Friday: 7:45am - 4:00pm
Notice of Non-Discriminatory Policy As to Students: Valley Beth Shalom Day School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
