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uates of FJA. Their leadership,
and therefore Frankel Jewish
Academy’s impact, will be felt
for years to come.
”
The Shorashim Grants will
be evaluated over the next
few years to determine their
effectiveness. The goal is to
continue to offer them to stu-
dents who enroll at FJA in 2023
and beyond. In addition to the
Shorashim Grants, Frankel
Jewish Academy continues to
offer generous tuition assis-
tance.
A WORLD-CLASS
EDUCATION
FJA is a college-preparatory
academy where students meet
with success. All FJA students
are provided with a MacBook
Air laptop with the full Adobe
suite, and small class sizes
ensure that each student can
build relationships with their
teachers.
“We know every student.
We know how to help them
thrive, how to help them suc-
ceed, how to help
them be their best
selves,
” said Shana
Kantor, director
of advancement at
FJA. “FJA educa-
tion is about help-
ing students figure
out what their passions are and
grow their passions and develop
their passions. And that’s what
the relationships between teach-
ers and the students are about.
Many of our alumni are still in
touch with their teachers.
”
According to Rabbi Cohen,
“We challenge our students
with academic and creative
classes. We want them to know
about the arts, performing arts
and fine arts. We want them to
excel in sports and community
service. We are a small school,
but the students who come here
get the wide range of experience
of what it might be like to go
anywhere else.
”
One hundred percent of FJA
students are accepted to their
first or second choice college,
and the average FJA student’s
ACT score is 8 points higher
than the state average. “We
work closely with students so
they are prepared for college
and that they’re prepared to go
anywhere,
” Kantor said.
Many FJA students set
their sights on University of
Michigan. FJA
’s acceptance rates
are usually double the state
rates. “Colleges and universities
know what they’re getting when
they’re getting an FJA graduate,
”
Rabbi Cohen said, “a high-cal-
iber, reflective, kind and com-
passionate student.
”
MEETING ITS MISSION
“Frankel Jewish Academy’s
mission is to educate every
Jewish child in Metro Detroit.
The Shorashim Grants help us
fulfill that mission by reducing
a potential barrier for some
families,
” said Bob
Canvasser, Frankel
Jewish Academy
Board President.
“
As the parent
of a graduate, I’ve
seen the impact
FJA had on my
own child and on our family,
and it is my strong hope
that every Jewish family can
experience the same.
“We are so fortunate to
have an outstanding Jewish
community high school in
Detroit, and I look forward to
seeing future generations of
students walk across the stage at
graduation and become leaders
in Metro Detroit and the
greater Jewish community.
”
If you’re interested in receiving more
information about Frankel Jewish
Academy, contact Director of Admissions
Arielle Endelman at admissions@
frankelja.org or online at frankelja.org/
admissions.
Bob
Canvasser
Shana
Kantor
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