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K-8th Grade
Portland Jewish Academy students receive a well-rounded education, which helps them develop into children with character who become tomorrow’s leaders. Our rigorous academic programs foster a love of learning by focusing on both critical thinking and creativity. Each subject, lesson, experiment and field trip is treated as one part of an equation that creates a child who is curious about the world and brave enough to explore it.
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Visit our K-8th Admissions page for important dates, information and to apply!
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Spotlights on Programs at PJA
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Outdoor School
Outdoor School is a time honored tradition experienced by most 6th grade students in the State of Oregon for over 60 years.
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Osprey Camp
PJA 5th Grade students spent four days this week at Osprey Camp, an environmental educational program operated by Camp Solomon Schechter in Tumwater, Washington.
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Exploring Life on a Kibbutz
Recently, the kindergarten students at PJA took a deep dive into the topic of kibbutzim, gaining insight into the unique way of life in these communal settlements and creating their own Kibbutz Shokolad (Chocolate Kibbutz).
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Purim at PJA
PJA’s Purim celebration highlights the ways in which our school focuses on providing leadership opportunities for students, emphasizes community-building across grade levels, lifts up student voices, and encourages students to find joy and meaning in our Jewish traditions.