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Day Schools

Three day schools enrich Portland community

The Portland area is fortunate to have three Jewish day schools Asked to describe their programs in one sentence, the schools
serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Maayan shared the following:
Torah Day School, Maimonides Jewish Day School and Port- Welcoming families of all backgrounds, PJA’s hands-on interdis-
land Jewish Academy offer excellent general and Jewish studies ciplinary curriculum emphasizes collaborative learning, critical
programs that incorporate Jewish values to create well-rounded thinking and joyful participation in Jewish life.
graduates. Maimonides Jewish Day School is an accredited, kindergarten
This roundup focuses on elementary and middle school programs. through eighth grade school committed to teaching the whole
Preschools will be featured in a later issue. PJA and Maayan both child, inspiring lifelong learning, and providing personalized,
offer preschool/early childhood programs, while Maimonides meaningful, and empowering Judaic and General Studies educa-
shares its campus with The Gan Preschool. tion for a diverse community of Jewish children.
Some parents may feel Jewish day schools are out of reach due to Maayan offers a balance of warmth, nurturing, rigorous academic
cost, but all three schools offer generous tuition assistance in an ef- experience and love of Judaism.
fort to ensure that all Jewish children can receive a Jewish education. Following are more details on all three schools.

Maayan Torah Day School students build sentences. Lower elementary students at Maimonides Jewish Day School
sample Israeli treats and learn to pronounce and write the Hebrew
MAAYAN TORAH DAY SCHOOL words for sweet, salty, bitter and other tastes.
Principal: Rabbi Yerachmiel Kalter MAIMONIDES JEWISH DAY SCHOOL
ykalter@maayanpdx.org Director: Devora Wilhelm
503-245-5568 | maayanpdx.org General Studies Principal: Karen DeNardo
2 Touchstone Dr., Lake Oswego OR 97035 office@portlandjewishschool.com
ACCREDITATION: AdvancEd, Cognia 503-977-7850 | portlandjewishschool.com
COST: $12,750 6612 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 97239
FINANCIAL AID: Maayan offers a plethora of scholarships and ACCREDITATION: Middle States Association of Colleges and
financial aid. Schools; National Council for Private School Accreditation; and
BEFORE AND/OR AFTER SCHOOL: Yes National Accreditation Board of Merkos L’inyonei Chinuch
KINDERGARTEN-8TH GRADE: 55 students COST: $12,700
ACCOMMODATION FOR LEARNING DIFFERENCES: Yes FINANCIAL AID: At Maimonides, we believe it is the right of
PROGRAM OVERVIEW: Maayan is committed to offering a every Jewish child to have the highest quality Judaic and secular
stellar secular and Judaic education at an affordable price. Students education. To that end, we offer financial assistance as we feel no
enjoy a rigorous academic experience that pushes them to grow child should be turned away due to financial concerns.
yet nurtures their love of learning. In recent national standardized BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE: Yes
testing, the majority of students far exceeded grade expectations in KINDERGARTEN-8TH GRADE
Math and ELA. Students gain an in-depth understanding of Mid-
dot, Jewish customs and Torah. Most of all, they develop a love for ACCOMMODATION FOR LEARNING DIFFERENCES:
their rich Jewish heritage and Israel. We have one staff member for every five students. This allows us
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