Kadima inspires its students to embrace a love of learning so they may grow into literate communicators, self-aware individuals, problem solvers, collaborative workers and lifelong learners.

Kadima seeks academic excellence. To that end, Kadima expects excellence and rigor from all members of its community: students, parents, teachers, administrators and staff. We expect the highest level of effort and performance because we believe that this deepens our graduate’s life experiences preparing them for a successful future where they can have a positive societal impact.

Our curriculum, and accompanying assessments, allows us to fulfill our educational goals. The curriculum details what we teach, ensures consistency, and permits us to vigorously review the effectiveness of our program. Our assessments assure that students achieve the mastery that the curriculum demands. Our curriculum seeks to produce graduates who are literate communicators self aware individuals, problem solvers, collaborative workers and lifelong learners.

Literate Communicators. The fundamental goal of our school is to provide a foundation of learning that will enable students to live successful and meaningful lives. Thus, Kadima graduates will: 1) speak fluently and listen effectively, 2) read and write clearly, competently, confidently and creatively; 3) process, evaluate and analyze critically; and, 4) demonstrate academic proficiency in a rigorous academic curriculum encompassing Hebrew language, Judaic Studies, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Sciences, the Fine Arts, Science, Technology, and Physical Education.

Self Aware Individuals: As a Solomon Schechter Day School, our program reflects the values of Conservative Judaism. We teach our students how to live Conservative Jewish lives, to act with moral sensitivity and empathy toward others, and to recognize that we have an obligation to engage in acts of Tikun Olam (repairing the world). Our students recognize, as committed and knowledgeable Jews, that they must respect themselves and others and contribute to their own community as well as the community at large.

Problem Solvers. Kadima teaches its students to think critically, draw conclusions, and apply that knowledge to real life situations. Kadima’s academic environment is rigorous – excellence requires nothing less. We teach our students to motivate and self-direct themselves so they may achieve their goals.

Collaborative Workers. Kadima is a community. Everything Kadima does stresses the importance of creating a vibrant, supportive community of parents students and educators. Kadima teaches its student to contribute to group projects as leaders, participants, evaluators, and observers. Kadima students, cognizant of the importance of community, learn how to balance the needs of the individual with those of the community.

Lifelong Learners. Fortified with their extensive and comprehensive education, Kadima graduates intrinsically value Torah L’shma (learning for the sake of learning). Kadima encourages its students to desire and seek knowledge throughout their lives, both within and outside the classroom; Kadima graduates recognize learning opportunities and actively pursue them.