MISSION STATEMENT

To foster the development of a Torah personality

• whose life decisions are guided by the values and traditions of a halakhically committed community
• who strives to build a personal relationship with God through fulfillment of  מצות, study and reflection
• who is committed to acting with integrity, compassion and respect in her relationships with people
• whose general conduct is informed by both ‘אהבת ה and יראת שמים

 

To provide an academically stimulating and challenging program that

• promotes active, critical, and creative thought
• fosters both the discipline and joy of learning
• sharpens the student’s ability to communicate articulately and effectively
• encourages collaborative intellectual activity and respect for the opinions of others

 

To provide curricular and co-curricular programs that

• tap a variety of student strengths and talents
• develop the student’s proficiency in the use of technology and other resources
• encourage the development of leadership qualities, initiative and teamwork

 

To foster in the student the development of 

• self-awareness and self respect
• a sense of responsibility for personal academic achievement
• an appreciation for her ability to impact on her environment

 

To foster in the student an awareness of

• her membership in various communities including family, school, Jewish nation, the United States and the world at large
• her obligations and commitments to those communities
• the centrality of ארץ ישראל and מדינת ישראל in her life
• the rich texture of the world around her

 

To attract teachers who 

• possess superior academic credentials
• demonstrate broad-based knowledge coupled with expertise in their specific disciplines
• exhibit personal integrity and commitment to the philosophy of the school
• employ effective pedagogic strategies to meet the individual needs of students
• strive to grow professionally and to share their expertise with their colleagues

 

The creation of the State of Israel is one of the seminal events in Jewish history. Recognizing the significance of the State and its national institutions, we seek to instill in our students an attachment to the State of Israel and its people as well as a sense of responsibility for their welfare.

 

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY – Admission and School Practices: Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls admits students of any race, color, religion, disability, gender identity or gender expression, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, gender identity or gender expression, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Other Operational Practices: Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, gender identity or gender expression, national and ethnic origin in its operational practices including but not limited to the selection of vendors, contractors, and subcontractors, and the hiring and firing of staff.