Because who you are matters.
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.
Transitional Kindergarten
(TK)
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Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
Elementary School
(K-Grade 5)
Elementary School
(K-Grade 5)
Middle School
(Grade 6 and Up)
Middle School
(Grade 6 and Up)
Why CJDS
Academically
Excellent
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.
Essentially
Jewish
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.
Intentionally
Affordable
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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The first two days are in the books! 📚 From eager learners to joyful reunions with friends, our halls have been filled with smiles, excitement, and the energy of a brand new school year. We’re so happy to have our students back and can’t wait to see all that this year will bring!💙
Seriously, we know we may be biased😉, but we are the luckiest and best school in all of Charlotte! 🥹💙
Aug 21
✏️ First day of school in the books! What a day- the excitement, curiosity and smiles walking into school today was heartwarming 🩷 our teachers and staff have been anticipating a full, bustling school for weeks- and today delivered! Our staff was joyful and enthusiastic 🤩 When educators thrive, enrollment grows, because students and families become the schools best advocate. Joyful teachers bring high energy and care to their lessons and day, and students learn more while feeling safe. What’s not to love? What was your child’s favorite part of the day today? Post in the comment below ⬇️
Welcome back! 💥
Aug 21
Before we ask, “What’s wrong with my child?”- What if we asked “What’s happening in the ecosystem around them?”
Children don’t grow in isolation. Their well-being is shaped by the opportunities, relationships, expectations, routines, challenges, and experiences that surround them every day.
The childhood ecosystem audit is a tool for parents, caregivers, educators, and communities to pause and take a closer look at nine important foundations of childhood: self regulation, social connection, independence, and agency, resilience and grit, creativity and imagination, executive function, physical health, and coordination, purpose, and meeting, contribution and responsibility.
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How to use it:
Rate each area from 0 to 3 based on the conditions around your child - not on how “well” your child is performing. 0=missing, 1=thin, 2=present, 3=woven in
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Then add your scores:
0-9 - major restoration needed - there may be several areas of the ecosystem that need attention and rebuilding.
10-18- uneven ecosystem - some foundations are strong, while others may need more intentional support.
19-27 - strong ecosystem - many protective inputs are in place- but keep nurturing and protecting them.
Remember: a low score is not a failure. It isn’t a verdict on your parenting or your child. It simply gives you a place to start.
Choose one area to strengthen. Try something small. Revisit the audit later and noticed what has changed. And maybe most importantly: don’t take this audit just once. Save it. Come back to it next year. Revisit it during transitions, new school years, or whenever life feels different. Our children’s ecosystems are constantly changing - and so are we. 🌱
we encourage you to save this post. Share it with a parent, caregiver, teacher, or anyone who helps shape a child’s world. Repost it if you found it helpful.❤️
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Childhood Ecosystem Audit created by Kevin Stinehart
Aug 19
It’s a wonderful week to be BACK! The halls are buzzing again with teachers catching up with one another, getting classrooms ready, meeting about another exciting new year and learning all about the amazing new kiddos they’ll get to teach this year. We can’t wait for another incredible school year at CJDS!!
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And just for fun… the video is sort of an eye spy game. There are some things to keep an eye out for. Do you spot any new faces? Do you spot any familiar faces with a new name? Do you notice any classroom decor changes? Can you guess which teacher was wearing the fanciest shoes?! Watch till the end and give us your answers in the comments. We can’t wait to see you soon!
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Aug 7
