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.