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Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School

Palo Alto, CA, US • 100 - 249 Employees
Education/Training

A TK-8 School in the heart of Silicon Valley, our mission is to promote academic excellence, community responsibility, and vibrant Jewish living. Within our school community, we focus on: Learning: The Hausner curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and project-based learning, providing a dynamic environment that encourages each child to flourish. Students acquire the tools for independent thinking, and emerge as life-long learners and community leaders. Community: We provide an inclusive and supportive community for K-8 students and their families. Our school reflects the diversity of the Jewish community in America. We welcome Jewish families of different traditions, and view this diversity as a sign and source of our people's continuing strength and vitality. Respect: We believe that the atmosphere for learning is as important as the academic curriculum. We foster a culture of respect, tolerance, and acceptance inside and beyond the Hausner community. The Hausner curriculum emphasizes concern for our world and environment, the responsibility of Tikun Olam. Compassion: Our curriculum responds to the intellectual and developmental needs of our students. Children learn in an environment where they feel safe and supported, so they may develop strong and ethical voices. We create opportunities for our students and families to act compassionately in our community and beyond.Hausner offers smaller class sizes with a low student-to-teacher ratio; great emphasis is placed on the social/emotional development of each child; Hebrew language instruction and Jewish Studies are offered; curriculum is enriched with sports, music and art; project-based learning (PBL) is incorporated throughout the curriculum to help develop critical thinking skills; integrated approach to STEM education; and community service is woven into the fabric of our program.