High School Academics

Maimonides Upper School

Preparing our students for success beyond the classroom

We believe that every student has the capacity to succeed, and we are dedicated to providing them with the support, resources, and opportunities they need to achieve their academic aspirations here and upon graduation.

Our high school serves as a launching pad for students' academic journeys, equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in college and beyond. SDJA High School students enjoy a close student to teacher ratio that fosters critical inquiry, intellectual growth, and rigorous preparation for life after high school.

Infographic depicting areas of academic empowerment at SDJA. See caption for description
Infographic depicting areas of academic empowerment through SDJA's upper school curriculum. Primary areas include Instructional Design, Life Skills, Content Mastery, and Academic Skill Development.
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Program Overview

The high school experience is one of engagement, action, and community. Our students are the protagonists of the school.They are empowered to lead and expected to activate the vibrant campus community.  At SDJA,  education takes place not only in the traditional classroom setting but throughout the campus - in the quad, in the arts and music studios, at Minyan, on experiential education excursions, and in the interscholastic sports program. Co-curricular activities are a vital part of the school program for all students, and SDJA students routinely share that they learn as much outside of the classroom as they do inside.

Through a thoughtful design process, the SDJA high school curriculum integrates the humanities, science, math, Jewish thought, practices, and values to inspire our students to thoughtfully approach opportunities in any field, subject, or life circumstance with the curiosity to ask significant questions, and the confidence to to implement solutions.

View the High School Program of Studies FlipBook

MUS Leadership Team

Mike Quigley Headshot

Mike Quigley

Associate Head of School & Head of Upper School

Yvonne Webber Headshot

Yvonne Webber

Associate Head of Upper School for Student Life, Jewish Studies Department Chair

Steve Khan Headshot

Steve Khan

Dean of Academics

Sara Hansen Headshot

Sara Hansen

Associate Dean of Academics & English Dept. Chair

Kathleen Murphy Headshot

Kathleen Murphy

Middle School Dean of Student Life & Math Teacher

Travis Pelletier Headshot

Travis Pelletier

High School Dean of Student Life & English Teacher

Jeremy Toren headshot

Jeremy Toren

ECC-12 Director of Jewish Life and Learning

Zvi Weiss Headshot

Zvi Weiss

Head of School

What students & parents are saying

A group of Upper School students receive instruction from a teacher

The staff and teachers are always available and are always ready to help. I love that the teachers and staff know me and who I am. They understand your strengths and weaknesses, and know how to build you up.

Spencer
Junior, Maimonides Upper School