Student Life Overview

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  Embracing Judaism

  Jewish life is central to the Pardes student experience. Whether it’s enjoying the Festival of Lights celebration during Hanukkah, helping the greater community through our school-wide mitzvah efforts on Tikkun Olam Innovation Days, celebrating the chagim (holidays) as a Pardes community, or enjoying our delicious lunch program on campus, our students connect to their heritage, values, and traditions. We celebrate our diverse community and respect each family’s level of observance.
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  Creative Expression

  Our art, performing arts, and music program (instrumental /choral) teaches invaluable skills to both our lower and middle school students. The arts are crucial for fostering creativity, critical thinking, and emotional expression. They enhance focus, collaboration, and communication skills while offering a healthy outlet for emotions. Through visual arts, performing arts, and music, students develop confidence and problem-solving abilities, contributing to their overall growth and well-rounded education.
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  Healthy Competition

  Pardes students compete against other area independent schools in 18 competitive sports teams, including:
  

  • basketball
  • flag football
  • soccer
  • tennis
  • golf
  • cross country
  • swimming 
  • volleyball

  We are one of the few schools, public or private, that allow our students to participate in practices as early as fourth grade. This allows them to establish mechanics, game knowledge, and school spirit, with competition beginning in fifth grade. Student-athletes learn valuable life skills on and off the field, including commitment, cooperation, leadership, and sportsmanship. 
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  Leadership and Mentorship

  Pardes students benefit from various leadership opportunities, where they reinforce skills learned in the classroom, such as communication, collaboration, and problem solving. Middle School Student Government members are elected by their classmates, representing their community by planning social and community service events. As the oldest grade in lower school, our fourth graders have the opportunity to participate in our Lower School Student Government, helping to foster their leadership skills as they prepare to enter middle school. 

  Chief Science Officers and STEAM Council apply for these positions and are part of an international program to foster campus-wide interest in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. 
  
  

  Our Student Ambassadors represent Pardes by welcoming new families to campus as well as attending community events at local synagogues.