Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

CESJDS is the largest JK-12 community Jewish day school in North America. Our mission is to engage students in an outstanding and inspiring general and Judaic education. In grades JK-5, we foster an environment where children feel safe, loved and challenged. Our faculty works hard to instill feelings of joy and self-confidence in each child. In Middle School (grades 6-8) and High School (grades 9-12), rigorous study in the classroom is infused with creativity and relevance, while activities outside the classroom are characterized by hands-on engagement. Our program culminates with the journey of a lifetime, the 13-week Senior Trip to Eastern Europe and Israel. Graduates then depart for college equipped with memorable experiences and abundant knowledge to help them succeed in college and beyond.