One of the things we try to foster here at AJA is a Growth Mindset in our students, as articulated by Carol S. Dweck in her book, "Mindset." But what is a Growth Mindset, and how can education encourage children to develop one?
Why AJA?
Founded in 1997, Austin Jewish Academy is a 100-student, K-8, co-ed, pluralistic Jewish Day School located on the beautiful 40-acre campus of the Dell Jewish Community Center. Our graduates are currently attending top colleges and universities including Harvard, Stanford, UT Austin, Rice, Duke, and many others. Through Project-Based Learning, timeless Jewish values, and a tight-knit community, AJA prepares and inspires students to transform the world.
How This Torah Went from An Attic to the AJA
The students at AJA get to experience a real Torah service multiple times a week, but how did the 1948...
Making of the AJA Mural
Years ago, an AJA teacher and students created a fun mural on the large, blank wall of our MPR (multi-purpose room). But after hundreds of gatherings in that room -- from KabShab to class presentations to Tefillah to assemblies -- it was showing signs of wear and tear and needed a refresh.
We wanted to keep a mural, but what kind? A nature scene? Students at work? Jewish symbols? Or how about a little bit of everything?
How about a doodle wall? That all our students and staff members can contribute to?
It was a perfect plan, but it required a whole village to make it come together.
AJA by the Numbers
11
Average Class Size
40 acres
Campus Acreage
4+
Athletic Championships Last 2 Years
20+
Unique Field Trip Destinations
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Random Acts of Kindness