MJDS Recruiting Brochure

INNOVATION

An innovation mindset pervasive throughout all learning

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Academic excellence rooted in student-owned learning and progressive professional development

JEWISH VALUES Contemporary Jewish values in a vibrant, pluralistic and welcoming community

MJDS IS THE ONLY SCHOOL in the region that offers innovation, academic excellence and Jewish values in a pluralistic and vibrant community under the same roof.

OUR OUTCOMES ARE OUR PROMISE

During a ten-year learning journey, MJDS students develop a nurtured soul, own their learning and think differently.

THINK DIFFERENTLY LIFELONG MINDSETS • Self-discipline and resilience • Accepting challenges and taking calculated risks • Remaining positive and believing in oneself • A drive to take action and help others • A passion for learning • Persistence and optimism

ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW • Critical thinking and problem finding • Communication and collaboration • Agility and adaptability • Initiative and entrepreneurship • Curiosity and imagination • Creativity and innovation

CRITICAL CORE COMPETENCIES IN JEWISH AND GENERAL STUDIES EDUCATION

DEVELOP A NURTURED SOUL

“ It is not what one says, but rather what one does that makes all the difference in the world.”

- Pirke Avot 1:17

TEN YEAR JOURNEY

JK

SK

Kindness

Wonder

1

Mind

1st

OWN THEIR LEARNING

Students that own their learning develop these 21st century learning skills.

Ask meaningful questions

Are problem seekers

Reflect on their learning

Believe they can make a difference

Are willing to fail

Are persistent

Are risk takers

Follow their passions

Communicate & collaborate with the outside world

Make connections

View learning as a recursive process

2nd

dfulness Community

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

8th

Empathy

Origins

Holiness

Unity

Service

Pioneer

Where academic excellence and Jewish values prepare children for a lifetime of success, leadership and engagement with the world.