Elementary School

Our curriculum spirals, so that each year we build upon what students have mastered the previous year. In this way, students can have a solid foundation as they progress along the learning continuum. One way we do this is by having teachers meet in peer groups to discuss what a particular grade level’s strengths and weaknesses at the beginning of each school year. In that way, teachers are prepared for that particular group of students they will receive that year and can plan their lessons accordingly. Because of our small class sizes, teachers are able to meet each child along his or her cognitive development to help their students reach their highest potential whether a child is struggling with the current topic or if that child has mastered it and is ready to move on to the next step of the curriculum.

Here, what’s best for children drives the curriculum—not tests. The beauty, in addition to small class sizes and a passionate collection of teachers who care about teaching (and teaching Jewishly), is that we are raising students who are not afraid to question. It’s where passionate educators are empowered to teach, and intimate classrooms are places of joy, exploration, and respect for one another. It’s where bright students learn to tap into their curiosity and search for answers, rather than memorize them. Our students are confident enough to question what they have learned, to question their peers, to question their teachers, and to question themselves. Because we know it’s good to be good, but it’s better to be better. And Segal Academy students are better. It shows in our actions, it shows in our test scores, it shows in our alumni.

At Jack Segal Academy, we are committed to helping our children develop mastery and confidence in their academic studies and social skills. We offer a strong curriculum, which includes an important Judaic Studies component. Our staff seeks to nurture the individual strengths of each child. Students have opportunities in the classroom and the school for leadership and partnership. Our students are taught an awareness of their responsibility as a part of a community that supports each other.