K-8th Grade
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At PJA, your child will receive a well-rounded and values-based education that encourages them to become their best selves. 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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Spotlights on Programs at PJA
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Rosh Hashana
At PJA, Rosh Hashana involves all the senses and learning modalities to engage students of all ages.
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Overnight Trip to Opal Creek
Students and teachers enjoyed an inspiring two-day overnight trip to Opal Creek, where the beauty of nature sparked curiosity, exploration, and nature-centered learning.
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PJA Alumni Who Hold Jobs in the Jewish Sector
PJA alumni, from high school and college students to recent graduates and older alumni, are actively applying the values they learned at PJA in various roles in the Jewish sector.
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Exploring Empathy
Anchored by the Hillel quote, PJA Middle School’s Summer Reading program promotes literacy and community-building while celebrating our student readers, writers, and artists. This year’s Summer Reading theme was EMPATHY.