Shalom School

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“Shalom school is committed to the ideals of academic excellence, personal growth, social awareness, and jewish and american values. Our goals are to instill in children knowledge of judaism and the world; to foster positive feelings about themselves as individuals and as jews; to develop a sense of commitment to the jewish community and society; and to prepare them for success in adulthood through the acquisition of knowledge and academic skills.”

“Will demonstrate strong jewish knowledge and identity by: - conversing in hebrew conversation with fellow students - demonstrating content knowledge of jewish tradition - participating in jewish ceremonies and rituals - demonstrating content knowledge of israel and articulating a personal connection to the land and the state - practicing ethical leadership - participation and/or involvement in jewish clubs and organizations promoting jewish values will be life-long learners who are confident, independent thinkers by: - being self-directed - working collaboratively - offering thoughtful personal viewpoints and ideas - presenting different and varied results to a problem - participating in public speaking, student council, and/or dramatic productions will demonstrate social and moral responsibility by: - being involved in social action and mitzvah projects - volunteering at/for community charitable organizations - participating in shalom school's buddy program - demonstrating the six pillars of character: caring; respect, responsibility, fairness, trustworthiness, and citizenship”

“Students of shalom school will demonstrate comprehensive general studies, jewish studies and hebrew academic skills by: - communicating effectively through oral and written language in english and hebrew - utilizing critical thinking in the completion of assignments - completing project-based learning exercises successfully - being an articulate, knowledgeable member of group projects - incorporating technology as a learning and communication tool - participating in well-rounded programs such as visual arts, performing arts, physical education and music will demonstrate strong jewish knowledge and identity by: - conversing in hebrew conversation with fellow students - demonstrating content knowledge of jewish tradition - participating in jewish ceremonies and rituals - demonstrating content knowledge of israel and articulating a personal connection to the land and the state - practicing ethical leadership - participation and/or involvement in jewish clubs and organizations promoting jewish values will be life-long learners who are confident, independent thinkers by: - being self-directed - working collaboratively - offering thoughtful personal viewpoints and ideas - presenting different and varied results to a problem - participating in public speaking, student council, and/or dramatic productions will demonstrate social and moral responsibility by: - being involved in social action and mitzvah projects - volunteering at/for community charitable organizations - participating in shalom school's buddy program - demonstrating the six pillars of character: caring; respect, responsibility, fairness, trustworthiness, and citizenship”