Earlier in the fall, AJA fifth graders were learning about natural disasters—like hurricanes—and read about the destruction caused by Hurricane...
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.
Teaching Empathy and History: 8th Graders Lead Holocaust Exhibit for 5th Grade
This month, our 8th grade students took on a powerful and meaningful project: sharing their learning about the Holocaust with...
A Day in the Life of an AJA Fifth Grader
From the classroom to the garden, our fifth graders are growing in every way—academically, emotionally, and as members of a...
Why Rabbi Septimus Loves AJA
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