Our college preparatory secular program prepares students for outstanding choices after they graduate, and our Judaics program develops a life-long love of Judaism and a commitment to Israel. Daily life at DKJA revolves around family-centered values and the celebration of traditions among the generations: L’Dor V'dor, Shabbat, Tefillah, lifecycle ceremonies, cultural performances and community service. Parents are welcomed partners in their child’s education and our highly qualified faculty provides a watchful continuum of care between school and home. The DKJA family comes together as one, in a culture of intellectual honesty, kindness and tikkun olam — the commitment to social action and pursuit of social justice — that translates to the larger world. DKJA is also proud to be recognized as the ONLY Jewish Community Day School in the world to be honored as a FranklinCovey Leader In Me Lighthouse School, demonstrating a leadership model of excellence tht is emulated by other schools locally, nationally and internationally. The practices of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is infused in all aspects of daily life, curriculum and learning opportunities at DKJA.