The program fosters academic achievement and teaches respect for all people and the variety of ways they behave and believe. The school s educational philosophy stresses sensitivity, encouragement and positive discipline in developing each child s unique talents, abilities and potential. The curriculum integrates Judaics and general studies whenever possible. The focus is on the whole child s intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional and physical growth.
Technology is used to enhance student learning.
Beginning in 5th grade, all students receive and use their own laptops in a program designed to make using computers as natural as pen and paper. The culmination of the JDS experience is the eighth-grade class mission to Israel. In keeping with the school s commitment to maintaining the highest academic standards, the JDS is accredited by the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools. The JDS is also a member of the Jewish Community Day School Network. In addition, superior academic standards are maintained through class workshops, locally, nationally and in Canada and Israel.