YBH recognizes that open lines of communication are critical to the emotional and educational welfare of each child. Therefore, we actively work to implement a genuine partnership among our administration, staff, parents, and students. In addition to regular parent/teacher conferences, parents have open access to our highly responsive administration, which is kept apprised of any special issues that a child or family may face.

At YBH, we also recognize the importance of our parent body. Our Yeshiva was established by and, to a large degree, continues to be maintained by our parent body. Parents are encouraged to participate in and attend class functions at all levels. Not only does this allow our parents to interact with their children in the classroom; it allows them to stay abreast of what is going on with our Yeshiva.

YBH further recognizes that the home environment is the most conducive of places for instilling all of the Yeshiva's core values. Special care is given when scheduling the Yeshiva's calendar, ensuring that students have ample time to spend with their families.

• Both parents are encouraged to attend plays and special presentations in younger grades
• Lines of communications remain open on a formal and informal basis
• Parents invited to participate in various activities (e.g., help with a class art project), particularly in the lower grades
• Yomim Tovim are followed by travel days
• Long Chanukah weekend break and week-long winter break

• Children gain important emotional benefit from their parents' involvement in their special activities
• Parents are kept informed through weekly newsletters, formal parent-teacher conferences, student progress reports and report cards, as well as via phone conversations and visits to the Yeshiva. Open communications between parens and teachers is the only way to ensure real success.
• Students benefit from the parental involvement on both an emotional and educational level, while parents gain an opportunity to shep nachas
• Families can return home safely without their children missing important lessons
• Students can re-energize and refresh themselves for a renewed thirst for learning, while spending quality time with family

A Closer Look:

YBH hosts an annual family Shabbaton, which promotes an informal setting to encourage interaction among parents, administration, Rabbeim, and Moros. The event includes Shabbos lunch with zemiros and divrei Torah and culminates in an afternoon of learning, with students meeting in various classrooms while parents enjoy shiurim by local Torah authorities. The event continues to grow every year in size and popularity.