Portland Jewish Academy

Portland Jewish Academy

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6651 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219
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Portland Jewish Academy is an independent, inclusive, Jewish community school that welcomes families of all backgrounds, serving students 6 weeks through 8th grade. PJA offers a well-rounded education infused with Jewish values that emphasizes collaboration, critical thinking, social-emotional learning, community engagement, and character development. PJA students are empowered to think for themselves and work for the world.

Schedule a personal tour of the campus and see the school in action.

Visit pjaproud.org to learn more.

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K-8 Admission Open House
For students and their families
Learn all about Portland Jewish Academy's values-based education at their upcoming admissions open house.

Date: Sunday, December 8
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 6651 SW Capitol Highway

  • Participate in interactive classroom activities with your child.
  • Meet some of PJA's extraordinary teachers.
  • Hear students, parents and staff share why they love PJA.
  • Learn more about PJA's comprehensive curriculum.

RSVP today: pjaproud.org/openhouse

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Early Childhood (6 weeks through Pre-K)

  • Child-centered and play-based instruction emphasizes social and emotional development, cognitive skills and exploration.
  • Inclusive settings recognize children’s diverse abilities and learning styles.
  • Flexible scheduling puts families’ and children’s needs first.

Day School (K-5th grade)

  • PJA’s hands-on interdisciplinary curriculum emphasizes collaborative learning, critical thinking, character development and community engagement.
  • Smaller classes with a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio allow for personalized attention and differentiated learning.
  • Hebrew language is a core part of a PJA education, offering all the benefits of learning a second language early in life.

Middle School (6th-8th grade)

  • Robust instruction incorporates health, wellness and exploratories such as drama, gardening, animation, cooking, photography and much more.
  • Close-knit community provides time to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment.
  • Caring faculty encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning and become advocates for themselves.

Campus Highlights:

  • Learning Commons includes an extensive library collection curated by our full-time certified librarian
  • Outdoor playgrounds and gardens
  • Art studio, music studio, science lab and makerspace
  • Indoor Sportsplex and full-size gym

Visit pjaproud.org to learn more.

Phone: 503-244-0126
Organization Email: office@pjaproud.org
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