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“Our size means we’re big enough that there’s something for everybody but small enough that everyone knows your name.”
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ounded in 1977, Wise School is a Jewish day school serving 600 students from Parenting Center classes through sixth grade. The California Association for the Gifted awarded Wise School the 5-Star Award for gifted education—one of just four schools, and the only Jewish day school, to receive this prestigious award. What sets your school apart from the rest? “In a first-of-its-kind partnership, we are proud to collaborate with the USC Rossier School of Education to provide students an individualized approach to gifted education curriculum. Our teachers receive high-level professional development incorporating the gifted and talented education standards as defined by the National Association for Gifted Children. We inspire our students to imagine limitless possibilities, and then we give them the skills they need to realize their dreams.”
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15500 Stephen S. Wise Drive Los Angeles 310-889-2300 wise-school.org What do your students love most about Wise School? “The vibe from our students is overwhelmingly positive! Our size means we’re big enough that there’s something for everybody but small enough that everyone knows your name.” How do you encourage families to get involved at your school? “Under the umbrella of our Wise Parents Association, parents can choose a variety of ways to get involved. Their guidance, leadership and feedback are invaluable to our school.” How do you encourage healthy habits? “Wise School actively encourages all stakeholders to live a healthy lifestyle. We help children experience wholeness through our mindfulness program in partnership with the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. Wise School students
reported a 43% improvement in classroom focus and a 78% improvement in their ability to calm themselves when upset. Our PAWS Program (Positive Appreciative Wise Safe) focuses on values such as integrity, perseverance, kindness, respect and courage, and our advisory program focuses on self-awareness, selfmanagement, relationship skills, social awareness and responsible decisionmaking for sixth graders.” Tell us about your school’s mission. “The vision of Wise School is to inspire and empower our students and their families to learn deeply about our world and Jewish heritage, to be creative and to experience wholeness so that we can make great happen in our community, our nation, Israel and the world. Our school’s goal is that every child will feel a profound connection to their Judaism as well as the incredible world around them.”
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