Mission Statement

Overview
Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School is a Jewish, co-educational college preparatory school; its purpose is to educate Jewish students from preschool through high school. The student body is diverse, including families with varying religious, economic, and social backgrounds. Since its inception, Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School has been unique in philosophy and curriculum, stressing the values and traditions of our rich Judaic heritage and American democratic ideals, while preparing students to meet the challenges of contemporary society.

Shaping the next generation
Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School is committed to a modern approach to traditional Judaism and welcomes children from a broad range of backgrounds and beliefs, recognizing and respecting the spiritual dignity of those beliefs. Emphasis is placed on Torah, the love of G-d and love of humanity in an atmosphere that encourages social consciousness, community leadership, and a commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior. Beth Tfiloh Dahan's responsibility to the Jewish community is to educate generations of American Jews who are committed to Jewish practices and beliefs, knowledgeable about their heritage, and devoted to the Jewish community and the State of Israel.

A commitment to academic excellence
We strive to combine the best secular and Judaic education possible in a quality program which develops each individual's intellectual capabilities. There is an emphasis within the curriculum on skill development, content mastery, critical thinking, fostering creativity, acquiring self-knowledge, encouraging good interpersonal relationships, and developing independence within an environment that is nurturing and supportive. The school offers a balanced education, including an emphasis on Judaic Studies and Hebrew language, providing each student with the fundamental skills essential to future learning. It is the goal of the school to develop in each child a love of learning. The school provides opportunities to grow as an individual, to reach one's full potential, and to interact effectively with peers. To this end, a comprehensive arts program and athletics program are integrated into the school day, with technology supporting and underpinning the academic offerings.

Focusing on the individual
At Beth Tfiloh Dahan, the needs of the individual are paramount. The school recognizes differences in learning styles and has an academic support program and a program of social and emotional support in place in every division, thus meeting individual needs. A faculty of trained and caring professionals is available to see to the personal concerns and general growth and development of each student. Small class size allows for honors, standard, and special needs groupings, and a variety of electives in both Jewish and General Studies helps to tailor the educational program to the needs and interests of each student.

Commitment to the State of Israel
Beth Tfiloh Dahan recognizes and affirms that the creation of the State of Israel is one of the seminal events in Jewish history. Recognizing the significance of the State and its national institutions, we seek to instill in our students an attachment to the State of Israel and its people, as well as a sense of responsibility for their welfare.