General Overview

At Austin Jewish Academy, academic excellence is built on rigorous standards, an integrated curriculum, and attention to developing individual values, ethics and a Jewish identity within a closely-knit school community. Our exceptional staff uses a proven interdisciplinary teaching methodology that deepens learning and extends understanding of concepts and skills well beyond traditional methods. At AJA, we:

• expect our students will “learn how to learn” as they develop their abilities to think critically, problem solve and express their creativity
• connect their learning experiences across the subjects in deep and meaningful contexts
• differentiate instruction to meet the unique learning styles of students
• help students develop a foundation of personal ethics and guide students in developing positive attitudes, behaviors and values
• assess students through classroom observation and in authentic learning situations in addition to standardized testing
• include parents as vital partners in their child’s education