core values

We believe in the infinite potential of elementary education, and see ourselves as guardians of academic excellence, joyful Jewish learning and a childhood rich in meaning for each of our students.

The Saul Mirowitz Day School–Reform Jewish Academy provides its students with:

• a love of learning and an eagerness to seek knowledge and understanding.
• a comprehensive knowledge of Judaism, a level of Jewish self-assurance, and a profound commitment to Israel and the Jewish people.
• an environment that encourages deep thinking, problem solving and intellectual risk taking.
• learning experiences that allow students to acquire knowledge through meaningful interactions, adventures and explorations.
• opportunities to grapple with their own ability to better the world, and use their energy to fight for and preserve freedom and justice.
• a strength, pride and conviction in their Jewish heritage, and the ability to add to the diversity of the world.
• a moral compass that will guide them throughout their lives.
• A blueprint for a just and ethical society where members treat one another with kindness, respect, sensitivity and an appreciation for differences.
• Tools for a lifetime of leadership, and the skills to build consensus, to collaborate, to lead with confidence and to make decisions based on Jewish values.

We accomplish this through our emphasis on:

1. Academic excellence: Our curriculum meets or exceeds standards established by the most competitive schools in St. Louis, prepares students to perform at or above the norm in standardized testing, and who matriculate seamlessly into the finest independent and public middle schools.
2. Jewish knowledge: Our curriculum artfully integrates Jewish content so that children build authentic connections between Jewish teachings and the world around them.
3. Social responsibility: Students consistently translate lessons about social justice into action, knowing that they can play a significant role in repairing the worth.
4. Commitment to Israel: Recognizing the significance of the State of Israel and its national institutions, we seek to instill in our students an attachment to the State and its people, as well as a sense of responsibility for their welfare.