Nurturing the whole child means we focus on all aspects of a student’s self— academic, social-emotional, physical, creative, spiritual, and cognitive abilities.
The whole child approach gives children a foundation to become well-rounded, healthy individuals, equipped with the education and life skills they need to reach their full potential.
Our relationship-centered learning environments and differentiated classroom experiences prioritize the full scope of developmental needs.
Meeting Students Where they Are
At Schechter, we see each child as a unique individual and developing learner. We tailor instruction and support to the individual needs, abilities, and readiness of each student.
We recognize that all students learn differently, and differentiated instruction is at the core of our learning model. Our carefully designed schedule, leveled classes, and innovative teaching structure facilitate extensive push-in and pull-out models and small group learning to provide opportunities for intervention and extension.
Our comprehensive student support team consists of mental health professionals, special education and ELL teachers, a designated Hebrew teacher for transfer students, Judaic Studies and Hebrew Language Coordinators, and a General Studies Student Growth Coordinator.
Social-Emotional Learning
Social and emotional learning is essential to every child’s education and is a fundamental component of a Schechter education.
Our research-based social-emotional curriculum, in conjunction with Jewish values, empowers students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to better understand themselves and others and develop healthy identities. Students enhance their ability to manage emotions, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.
We believe that students do well if they can. We use positive relationships, student engagement, clear expectations, and collaborative problem-solving to help position students for success.
Fostering Community
Schechter is more than a school. It is a community for life.
We nurture our students’ sense of connection and belonging from the moment they step inside our doors.
This commitment to community starts each day as students gather for a morning meeting within their Kehillah (homeroom). Throughout the day, they continue to come together as a grade-level cohort for various activities, including t’fillah (prayer), lunch, recess, and physical education.
Beyond the daily routines, our students celebrate holidays and cultivate meaningful relationships through their Tribe—our innovative, school-wide program connecting students, faculty, and staff across grades from kindergarten through 8th grade. This special “family” provides our youngest students with new friends and role models and gives older students the opportunity to shine as leaders.
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