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Mission Statement

Shulamith School for Girls is committed to providing its students, from early childhood through high school, with a superior Judaic and Secular education. Student life is permeated with and guided by Halacha and the moral and ethical code of עם ישראל, promoting refinement of character and simchat hachaim, and respect for and love of the State of Israel.
 
Through its dedicated faculty and support staff, Shulamith guides students to discover their individual talents and voices, and grow into healthy, intelligent adults that contribute positively and creatively to their family, the community and greater society.
 
The paramount goal of a Shulamith education is to provide our students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to make independent choices as genuine Halakhic Jews sensitive to all people, and lifelong students of the moral lessons of the Torah and it’s teachings.

Belief Statements

-Moral and character development through Torah ideals must informs all areas of the school culture based on the precept that each individual is created in the image of Hashem.

-Student learning is the chief priority that impacts all decisions regarding the school experience.

-All students can learn. Students are provided with a variety of instructional strategies to support their varied learning styles.

-Central to girls’ chinuch are deeply committed, superior teachers who motivate their students to strive for excellence, develop a sense of self and an eagerness to learn, in a warm and nurturing environment.

-Parents are essential to their child's education. A collaborative relationship between parents and teachers enhances learning opportunities, educational progress and school success.

-חסד programs and projects both inside and outside of school are essential to Jewish learning.

-Co-curricular and extra-curricular programming and activities are necessary to enable each student to fully develop her potential.

-Medinat Yisrael a gift from Hashem, central to the Jewish people and the support of its well-being is a responsibility of every Jew. The Shulamith School for Girls’ curriculum, programming and overall tone reflect and emphasize this basic precept.
 
-Students must learn to appreciate the democratic ideals and freedom of the United States of America.