Academic Excellence
PJA’s integrative approach to learning encourages students to explore many areas of interest and make connections between their learning and the real world. We offer a rich and diverse program that emphasizes hands-on learning and social-emotional skill development.
Values-Based Education and Character Development
PJA nurtures and inspires positive Jewish engagement, respect, and responsibility for the world. Our middot / core values are the guiding principles of our school: study, respect, identity, responsibility, community, and appreciation. PJA offers a robust service learning program with volunteer opportunities for students and families throughout the year. At PJA we make mensches / good people doing good for others.
Self-esteem and Confidence Building
Here at PJA, we approach all of our learning with a growth mindset. Students with a growth mindset understand they can get smarter through hard work, the use of effective strategies, and help from others when needed. We help students reach their highest potential.
In Kindergarten, children are learning to identify their emotions and explore social competency concepts such as sharing space with others, developing meaningful relationships, and learning strategies for managing emotions. Active learning and independence are cultivated through purposeful activities and play, to build self-esteem and confidence.
Language Learning
Hebrew is a core subject of the PJA curriculum. Kindergarten students learn Hebrew vocabulary through conversation, literature, play, and song. Starting in 1st grade, students learn how to read and write in Hebrew and continue to develop their second language skills through 8th grade with daily Hebrew classes.
Student-Teacher Ratio
The average class size at PJA is 18 students. Our student-teacher ratio is 9:1. Students are well-known by their teachers and teachers are able to differentiate based on student needs.
