A Message from the Head of School - Rabbi Mitchel Malkus
Choosing an educational setting in which a child can learn and grow is one of the most important tasks that parents undertake. Selecting a school is a process of finding the best match between a family's core beliefs, values, and goals and the culture of a school. At Pressman Academy we provide an education that balances rigorous academics with social, emotional, and spiritual learning in a dynamic Jewish community.
Balancing these goals requires an emphasis on the “whole” child. Since every child is unique in learning style, personality, and needs, we adapt our approach to nurture each child's abilities. At Pressman Academy, social, emotional, and spiritual growth are as important as math and science. When these aspects of a child’s character are nurtured by a school’s culture, students thrive. As a result, children excel academically.
Pressman Academy is a school that immerses students in a rich dual curriculum that teaches them to be serious and committed Jews and responsible American citizens. Integration between Jewish and secular, Hebrew and general studies, the individual and the community is at the center of our mission. We foster this integration both in our formal program and in the culture of our school. Students emerge from our school equally concerned with the well-being of the State of Israel, the Jewish community, and the larger world in which they live. We believe that a child's school, family, synagogue, and community are all partners in education. We welcome parent involvement, whether it be assisting in the classroom, participating on committees, or enhancing your own Jewish learning through adult education opportunities at Temple Beth Am. Parents join with the faculty and staff in creating a school culture that supports student achievement and is warm and nurturing.
All of this is made possible by an outstanding faculty and staff. With a high teacher retention rate and a commitment to quality professional development, our teachers are trained to provide our students with the finest education using both cutting-edge instructional and traditional teaching strategies and techniques.
Pressman Academy is truly a unique setting for education.
