Philosophy of Manhattan Day School
Manhattan Day School is an Orthodox Yeshiva with Torah as the foundation of its philosophy. Education consists of developing intelligence, acquiring knowledge, mastering skills, and forming character. It is the role of both the teacher and parent to cooperate, to guide, and to assist in the development of the whole child, academically, intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, and socially. As a faculty, it is our mandate to provide the proper environment, in both General and Judaic Studies, for total growth of the child. Our students are encouraged to participate in all communal events and activities.
Manhattan Day School endeavors to fulfill the following objectives:
1. Spiritual:
- to develop sound moral principles within the context of an Orthodox Jewish life
- to engender motivation and enthusiasm in our students
- to learn and love Torah
- to observe Torah and Mitzvot
- to be charitable and respectful
- to instill a love for Eretz Yisrael and Medinat Yisrael. The creation of the State of Israel is one of the seminal events in Jewish History. Recognizing the significance of the State and it 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.
- to strive for the highest development of the human mind
- to inspire students to see learning as a rich and rewarding experience
- to provide an atmosphere of learning which encourages communication between student and teacher and student and student
- to meet and exceed the academic standards and challenges required by the New York State Department of Education
- to develop among our students a positive self-image to assist them in their entrance to the adult world
- to promote resilience and resourcefulness in meeting challenges
- to foster the experience of belonging to a peer group in a religious, well disciplined, orderly and nurturing environment
- to develop the child's body as well as the mind - the development of both is integral to the growth of the child