Beliefs

We believe that…

• we are accountable to children
•  we are responsible for providing a fun environment where children want to come and where they feel comfortable sharing their joys, questions, fears, and feelings
•  we are charged to inspire and promote Jewish tradition, celebrate diversity, and promote understanding and respect
•  we are creating a school that promotes a love for learning
•  we are responsible for modeling and creating loving and developmentally-appropriate interactions between and among all students, families, Academy staff, and Congregation Micah staff and members
•  we are partners with parents and will provide opportunities for parents to learn and grow in their parenting skills
•  since children learn in different places and from different people in the community, we will include the Nashville community in the learning experiences we create
•  it is our job to earn and maintain trust among us and our children, our families, the congregation, and the Nashville community
•  as a staff we should be involved in the continuous improvement of our profession and will be involved as leaders locally, regionally, and nationally
•  we will create an environment that adheres to best practice in health, safety, and emergency preparedness
•  we are building a model preschool