I am a proud alum of Schechter and cannot begin to measure the impact it has had on my life. Unlike any other school, Schechter has a focus on high-level thinking and advanced academic skills that go beyond the classroom, but in daily life.
- Ben, Alumni and Board MemberWe are beyond thrilled with the rigorous secular education, the community and the spiritual values our children are being taught.
- Jill, ParentSchechter shaped me into the person I am today. All of the teachers really reinforced the idea of respect, love toward Judaism, and being a good person.
- Maddy, Class of 2014Each week when I read the Friday newsletter I feel great. It makes me proud of what our school, our students, and our faculty and staff accomplish each and every day.
- Jessica, Alumni Parent, Board ChairwomanAs Reform Jews, we were nervous about the religious aspect, but at Schechter, you are free to practice your religion as you see fit. We don't feel different than and we don't feel any pressure to be "more religious". At the same time, we respect those that are more observant than us and love that there is a place for everyone.
- Jill, ParentSchechter provides students with the important foundations of learning that will help them navigate their future education, professions, and personal beliefs and interactions. In this issue, read how Anafim students are building strong writing techniques and how middle schoolers in debate club practice shaping their ideas into thoughtful, well-articulated discussions. Then, track Schechter graduate Gabriel Epstein (2015) to an amazing accomplishment: he was selected by NASA to represent Tulane University in an upcoming nationwide RASC-AL competition in the Sustained Lunar Evolution category this June! He just might have gotten his start in the Schechter robotics club, and he will soon be competing against teams from MIT and Virginia Polytechnic Institute!
LEARN MORE>>Sometimes, when sizes or times are so massive, like with the concept of "Deep Time" or millions vs. billions, it helps to shrink them down to something as mundane as a roll of toilet paper. Learn how Middle School students make these abstract concepts more concrete. After school yoga helps students practice poses, but did you know it also helps with mindfulness, self-awareness, and regulation! And the joyous ways Schechter celebrated Purim are part of what makes Schechter such a special place! Read all about the Schechter difference.
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