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Promoting individual and social development
Teaching respect for themselves and for others
With an appreciation for diversity
A strong desire to make the world a better place
with a strong connection to Jewish Values, Hebrew Language, and Israel
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Joy, warmth and intellectual stimulation
Full of smiling faces
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| Taught by highly qualified teachers: |
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With clearly stated high standards and measurable expectations
Who are shown care, and whose needs are respected
Who are recognized and rewarded for their achievements
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| Guided by administrators who: |
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Formulate a highly effective secular curriculum
That has a strong connection to Jewish values, heritage and history.
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| Governed by a board: |
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Of visionary leaders
Who are clear, capable, and committed
To a continuously improving
An effective strategic plan to fulfilling our vision |
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| Supported by: |
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A community that feels a deep sense of pride for the school
And provide the resources to make it thrive and grow
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| Philosophy: |
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With our low student-teacher ratio, the Knoxville Jewish Day School focuses on each child as an individual. Each student will be challenged to aspire to the heights of his/her own academic capabilities, and will be encouraged along the paths of artistic, physical, spiritual and social development and expression. Learning is viewed as a constantly unfolding process, to be continued throughout one’s lifetime.
KJDS is also mindful of the importance of community. Cooperative learning, collaboration with peers and community-building are cornerstones of our approach to education. Multi-age groupings allow for each child to progress at his/her own pace and to enjoy the pride of individual achievement accordingly. Center-based classes create a balance between freedom and structure, enabling children to engage the teacher, and each other, in fluid dialogue and interactive learning. Learning as a shared experience is at the center of our school's philosophy and practice.
Ultimately, KJDS seeks to promote curious and independent learners; critical thinkers who can ask questions, solve problems, reason thoughtfully, write well, appreciate beauty, develop passions, interact with others, and be productive within the broader community.
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