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Charlotte Jewish Day School is a vibrant, growing learning community rooted in an educational philosophy that motivates, challenges, and celebrates the whole child and is united by our shared love for and connection to Judaism.

Why CJDS

Academically
Excellent

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Guided by outstanding teachers, CJDS students tap into their strengths becoming more resilient, more motivated, and more accomplished learners. Our rigorous curriculum in general and Judaic studies fosters creativity and critical thinking and prepares students to outpace their independent school peers.

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Essentially
Jewish

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CJDS provides a comprehensive education in Torah, Hebrew language, and Jewish beliefs, customs and laws, instilling a love of Judaism. Confident in who they are, our students celebrate and take pride in being Jewish.

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Intentionally
Affordable

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Our goal is to provide a quality Jewish education to all Jewish families who desire it for their children. So we have developed a way to make tuition as affordable as possible for as diverse an array of families as possible. Our confidential Tuition Affordability program tailors costs, enabling parents from all walks of life to choose CJDS.

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By the Numbers

Students outperform national average on CTP4/ERB

Student:Teacher Ratio

Students can read Hebrew by the end of 1st Grade

Hours in Music, Art and PE per year

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Parents describe CJDS

“Collaborative”

“The school makes sure our children learn at their pace. CJDS is a progressive school with progressive leaders. I love that our children use project-based learning, maker space, responsive classroom within the school every day.”

- Carolyn Stone, Parent

Joanna Lindenbaum

Parents describe CJDS

“Loving”

“It has been an environment that is so loving ...
Every teacher knew her name.”

- Joanna Lindenbaum, Parent

Risa Miller

Parents describe CJDS

“Forward-Thinking”

“The whole values-driven part of the curriculum, which feeds in everywhere - raising individuals who you as parents want to take pride in. This school does an amazing job of creating individuals who care passionately about giving back to the world and being good people”

- Risa Miller, Parent

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CJDS middle school students are using a miter saw to cut sections of wood for their upcoming project. Stay tuned for their finished project! #jewishcharlotte #tk8 #charlottejewishdayschool #jewishmomsofcharlotte #jewisheducation #cjds2025

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CJDS middle school students are using a miter saw to cut sections of wood for their upcoming project. Stay tuned for their finished project! #jewishcharlotte #tk8 #charlottejewishdayschool #jewishmomsofcharlotte #jewisheducation #cjds2025

📷🎥The CJDS clubs are back in session! Today, the students became familiar with their cameras, for the Camera club! (I am not sure I was an interesting subject for them to photograph!)😂📷🎥 More clubs tomorrow! #CJDS2025 #jewishcharlotte #jewishmomsofcharlotte #jpskids #CharlotteJewishPreschool #tk8 #jewisheducation #steameducation

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📷🎥The CJDS clubs are back in session! Today, the students became familiar with their cameras, for the Camera club! (I am not sure I was an interesting subject for them to photograph!)😂📷🎥 More clubs tomorrow! #CJDS2025 #jewishcharlotte #jewishmomsofcharlotte #jpskids #CharlotteJewishPreschool #tk8 #jewisheducation #steameducation

It`s Elul! At CJDS the students are preparing for Rosh Hashana!
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It's Elul! At CJDS the students are preparing for Rosh Hashana!
#cjds2025 #jewishcharlotte #jewishfederationofcharlotte #jewishmomsofcharlotte #jpskids #charlottejewishpreschool #Elul #shofarblowing

CJDS Head of School, Mariashi Groner, has a message after a great first day of school. #CJDS2025 #TK8 #steameducation #Jewishcharlotte #jewishmomsofcharlotte #JPSKids #charlottejewishpreschool

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