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Mission Statement

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.

Vision

To create a state of the art campus integrating an early childhood through high school learning environment providing students with superior Judaic and Secular studies educations. Shulamith graduates will emerge as well-rounded Jewish women infused with a love of Torah, the Jewish nation and Eretz Yisrael. Our graduates will possess the self-confidence, knowledge and ability to create a successful and fulfilling observant Jewish life in their home, community, and chosen profession.
 
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.