The Leo Baeck Day School Mission and Goals
Leo Baeck, a Reform Jewish day school, is committed to providing academic excellence in a nurturing community.
Our goal is to graduate students through our International Baccalaureate (IB) accredited program who:
Academic Excellence:
- achieve their personal academic potential, are critical thinkers and effective problem solvers
- are equipped to live and thrive in an increasingly globally connected and technological world
- become life-long learners
- are well rounded and develop their leadership and creative capabilities
- develop their physical capabilities and the knowledge as to how to lead a healthy lifestyle
Nurturing Community:
- are educated through a caring, compassionate supportive community
- have a positive self-image that enables them to grow emotionally, intellectually and socially and make good choices
- promote a culture of derech eretz, including the importance of self respect and respect for others
- understand the value of social conscience and how to contribute to positive social change
Reform Jewish Day School:
- understand Reform Jewish practices and perspectives and are able to make informed Jewish choices
- have a deep and meaningful connection to Judaism, the State of Israel and the worldwide Jewish community
- have the skills to be practicing liberal Jews at home, school and synagogue
- are knowledgeable and comfortable with Jewish prayer and participate with spirit and commitment
- embrace their responsibility to participate in acts of tzedakah, tikkun olam and other personal mitzvot
