Our Mission
MetroWest Jewish Day School cultivates students in grades K-8, in a pluralistic and respectful environment, to become confident learners imbued with the skills and values to think critically and creatively.
Our curriculum integrates 21st century skills with Jewish knowledge and wisdom to engage our students in a rich, multi-faceted learning experience. We support our students’ individual learning styles enabling them to realize their full potential and find their place in the world.
MWJDS is a welcoming center for Jewish learning and activity, where our diverse community comes together in strength.
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At MWJDS the staff-to-student ratio is purposefully low. Every member of the faculty and staff is committed to your child and contributes to the development of his or her strong sense of self and belonging in the community.
My son joined the MWJDS community in third grade this year. I was concerned at first. But I realized how much he used to ‘hide’ in his public school class. Here at MWJDS he has to answer questions—he can’t hide in the crowd—and he loves it! ~ Parent of a 3rd grade student
Formal instruction is structured by grade level. Students also participate in many school-wide activities, which foster an extremely strong student body. At MWJDS you frequently see lower and upper school students playing together at recess and older students mentoring younger ones. Each student understands the importance of respect for others.
I have the youngest child in the school and had some concerns. Every one of them is now moot. The connection between the various aged children is amazing. A second grader calls my son Little Man. A 6th grader said to him ‘We have a special connection. You’re the smallest in the school and I’m the biggest. So, we’re a team!’ ~ mother of a Kindergarten student
Inspired Learners
MWJDS leverages and expands upon the Massachusetts Frameworks Curriculum as our foundation. Our educational model integrates, Judaic study and Hebrew immersion with a challenging general studies curriculum. Each student is engaged in project based learning, team work and critical thinking. During their journey of learning and discovery at MWJDS, all students will not only gain the ability to demonstrate their mastery of subjects, but will also develop and apply important life skills which include effective communication, respect for others and strong sense of social responsibility.
Infusing traditional texts with modern life experiences, MWJDS students are exposed to the richness of our Jewish heritage and can apply the important lessons in meaningful ways. MWJDS students add their own voices to the Jewish conversation. Their skills in text analysis and critical thinking can be equally applied to Torah study or the challenges of Western civilization and literature. Our students are prepared for the world in which they will live and lead.
Open Communication
Building a trusting, open, respectful relationship with our parent community is central to the school-parent partnership and the success of MWJDS. Parents have direct access to teachers, administration, staff and head of school via email and phone. All communications are responded to promptly and judiciously.
MWJDS has a formal and frequent communication program to the parents and MWJDS community:
- The MWJDS Mini-Moment, our main communication vehicle is emailed each Friday to parents, staff and the broader MWJDS community. This contains important updated information regarding school activities, the week’s accomplishments, upcoming key dates, general school news and community events. To join our mailing list, please contact Victoria Felson.
- Class newsletters are emailed to class parents weekly and detail the past week’s highlights and news.
- Periodic letters from the school are mailed parents.
- The MetroWest Moment, our newsletter, is published multiple times per year and provides insights into the school’s operations, fundraising successes and strategic direction. To be included in this mailing, please contact Victoria Felson.