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What children dream,
we help them achieve.
100% of graduates accepted to four-year
colleges and universities
27 National Merit Semifinalists, highest
percentage of any school in Michigan
Average SAT score of Class of 2000: 1275
(640 Math, 635 Verbal)
National Science Olympiad
7th in nation in chemistry,
13th in nation in physics
Test of Engineering Aptitude,
Math and Science
1st in state, 12th in nation
Michigan Mathematics Prize Competition
13 students in top 100, 11 in top 50
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National French Contest, 42 awards
National German Contest, 7 awards
National Latin Exam, 8 awards
National Spanish Exam, 14 awards
Basis Of Success
Detroit Country Day School
Open House
Sunday, October 22, from I —4 pm
Pre-K through Grade 12
Come explore our school community and discover the
supportive learning environment that prepares children through
a dynamic program of academics, athletics, arts and activities.
We invite your family to experience what Country Day offers
at each of its four schools—Pre-K through Gradel2.
We recommend that families apply for admission as early as
possible due to our commitment to individualized attention
and small class size.
Harvard Bio Exam
Winner for two consecutive years
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Scholastic Art Awards-19
Silver Keys-9
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Top awards for student journalism
from national and state interscholastic
press associations
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Quiz Bowl
Five consecutive state championships
LOWER SCHOOL (Grades Pre-K- 2)
3003 West Maple Road
Bloomfield Hills (248) 433 1050
JUNIOR SCHOOL (Grades 3-5)
3600 Bradway Boulevard
Bloomfield Hills (248) 647 2522
MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 6-8)
22400 Hillview Lane
Beverly Hills (248) 646 7717
UPPER SCHOOL (Grades 9-12)
22305 West Thirteen Mile Road
Beverly Hills (248) 646 7717
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Five state championships in athletics
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naps there would be no TJs and
Stories.' Hopefully, we'll see you next
week."
I got off the phone with the feeling:
"We have arrived." Our program is so
cherished by these children that it can
be used as a reward for good behavior.
We are on the bribe list.
(248) 354-6620
"PJs and Stories" is a successful pro-
gram because we have made every
effort to make sure it is age-appropri-
ate, warm, loving and substantive. It
serves a need.
What can we do with our kids as
they wind down on a summer evening
and they've spent enough time run-
ning and jumping outside? What can
we do that is quality Jewish time with
parents and children together? How
can we introduce our kids to the shul
and to the rabbi, the cantor, the teach-
ers and the librarian in a way that is
inviting, comfortable and loving? "PJs"
is truly successful because the parents
have embraced it. They have decided
that it is OK to rush Wednesday night
dinner so that everyone is bathed and
ready to go by 6:45 p.m. They have
decided to turn down other invitations
so the kids don't have to miss "PJs."
Because the parents have endowed our
program with value, the children have
been given the opportunity to become
a part of our little community.
That, truly, is the secret to "making
Jewish learning exciting, meaningful
and ongoing for all ages." As educa-
tional planners, we have the responsi-
bility to study our populations and to
create the opportunities needed.
When we hit on a gem like "PJs,"
it works because the parents cherish
it and encourage us to fine-tune it.
All of our educational programs are
more successful when that partner-
ship is solid. .
If our parents embrace the teaching
that is done in the classroom, from the
bima, at the youth group oneg Shabbat
and at adult education; if the parents
elevate what we do to the top of the
list; if they make our program a bribe,
then Jewish education will flower and
grow. Our children will truly under-
stand the meaning of the words from
Pirkei Avot 1:6: "Find yourself a
teacher; acquire for yourself a friend."
Become a part of the studying and
learning Jewish community.
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Elissa Berg is the religious school direc-
tor at Adat Shalom Synagogue in
Farmington Hills.