Core Values

List of 5 items.

• Pursue Academic Excellence

  Students will explore, discover, and demonstrate foundational skills and competencies through 21st century learning opportunities; engage in critical thinking, inquiry, problem solving, creativity, effective communication, collaboration, and innovation; and utilize project based, experiential, technology, and media rich activities.

• Foster a Strong Jewish Identity

  Students will develop a strong Jewish identity based on Jewish knowledge, values, and meaningful experiences; participate in a dynamic Jewish community and understand their role as a link in the chain of the Jewish people with a connection to its past, present, and future; study Jewish texts and rituals, Hebrew, Torah, Mitzvot, Prayer and Jewish ritual to provide the foundation for essential knowledge and values; develop a personal connection to the land and people of Israel; and explore avenues for spirituality and personal meaning.

• Commit to Tikkun Olam Through Action

  Students will demonstrate a passion for making the world a better place through leadership and service learning; contribute to the world in meaningful and relevant ways; and learn the philosophy of Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis, which compels one to responsibly take action towards injustice and help others in need.

• Nurture the Well-Being of the Whole Child

  Students will develop physical, social, and emotional health with the ability to be self-disciplined, confident, and independent; make and maintain positive friendships through kindness, gratitude, and cooperation; be honored as an individual with unique talents and learning styles; and make decisions that nurture overall well-being.

• Cultivate Global Citizenship

  Students will explore diverse cultures, religions, and lifestyles in the world; be aware that we are part of a school, local, national, and global community; connect learning to include global resources and opportunities through technology; and develop mutual respect and tolerance for similarities and differences among individuals and groups of people.