Educational Philosophy

SJCS’s Educational Philosophy combines the timeless wisdom of our Jewish intellectual heritage with contemporary insights into children’s learning and growth.

We PRIZE:

•  the inherent value of study for its own sake
•  the pursuit of understanding, purpose, and self-awareness, along with knowledge
•  the power of questions
•  the sacred nature of considering different perspectives and multiple layers of meaning

We APPRECIATE:

•  that children learn best in environments where they recognize that they belong and feel safe
•  that they are distinct and curious individuals with innate capacities to learn
•  that their social, ethical, and spiritual development are vital partners to their academic growth

We NURTURE:

• empathy
• resilience
• awe and wonder
• delight in challenge
• an ethic of excellence
• commitment to making a positive difference