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Academics Overview
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Academics Overview
The 21st century is a time of rapid change, both in the United States and around the globe. To prepare students for an unpredictable and dynamic future, we must do more than teach facts—we must teach children how to think critically, solve novel problems, collaborate effectively, and most importantly, engage in the sacred work of repairing our world.
At Pardes Jewish Day School, our approach to education reflects this calling. We integrate rigorous general and Judaic studies with intentional social-emotional learning, nurturing students’ understanding of themselves and empowering them to make thoughtful, life-affirming choices grounded in character, purpose, and a sense of responsibility to others.
Our Curriculum
Our integrated curriculum enriches learning by connecting concepts across disciplines in meaningful, relevant ways. In social studies, for example, students explore the Holocaust through survivor testimonies, deepening their understanding of history and its enduring impact on Jewish identity and moral responsibility. In language arts, students analyze authors’ varying perspectives and practice classical debate techniques, sharpening their critical thinking, rhetorical skills, and appreciation for diverse viewpoints.
This rich integration continues through Project-Based Learning (PBL), with every grade level engaging in two interdisciplinary PBL units each year. These culminate in authentic experiences that combine research, writing, oral presentation, and Judaic values. Highlights include the 8th-grade capstone project, which brings together years of learning through a student-driven, real-world inquiry.
Service learning is an essential component of the Pardes experience, rooted in the Jewish value of tikkun olam (repairing the world). Students participate in meaningful service projects that address real-world challenges such as environmental stewardship and social justice.
Our curriculum is further strengthened by leading academic programs:
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CKLA Amplify (TK-8)
CKLA Amplify (TK-8) builds foundational literacy, reading comprehension, and critical thinking through a knowledge-rich, content-driven ELA approach. -
Beast Academy Classroom (K-5)
Beast Academy Classroom (K-5) challenges students with creative math instruction that builds deep problem-solving skills and mathematical reasoning. -
Responsive Classroom
Responsive Classroom provides a consistent, whole-school approach to social-emotional learning, helping students feel safe, connected, and empowered. -
Field Trips
Field trips and experiential learning opportunities bring classroom studies to life, extending learning beyond the school walls and into the world around us.
At Pardes, we are cultivating the next generation of thinkers, leaders, and changemakers—young people who are equipped not just to succeed in the world, but to transform it.
Our Guiding Principles
- We cultivate students’ intellectual engagement and critical thinking while inspiring a sense of purpose and accomplishment.
- We believe in a strong partnership between home and school, and provide innovative, stimulating, and varied learning opportunities.
- We approach Jewish education through the study of text, tradition, language, and history, and encourage a love of Torah, Israel, and Klal Yisrael (the Jewish people).
Curriculum is carefully curated to align with the school's mission. We select high quality, innovative curriculum that allows for individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
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