Milken Community School

Learning at Milken Community Schoolhappens everywhere and with intention--it happens in classrooms, on trips, at programs, at home, online and offline, and during activities.Learning at Milkenis grounded in Jewish ideas, values, traditions and practices.Learning at Milkenis personal and communal--it is both the realization of who we are and whose we are.Learning at Milkengrows from an educational philosophy that applies to our entire community of learners--our students, our faculty, our parents, our alumni, and our leaders.

Our educational philosophy is a commentary on our Portrait of the Graduate which is based on the categories of Think Well, Belong to Something Greater than Yourself, and Take Positive Action.

• We believe in intellectual excellence grounded in ethical responsibility.
• We believe powerful learning takes place in the ongoing balance between exploration, innovation and iteration and the finest traditional standards of educational excellence.
• We believe teaching and learning must be intentional, scaffolded and focused on clearly articulated outcomes.
• We believe integration of Jewish teachings and traditions deepens identity, inquiry, purpose and engagement.
• We believe that learning is relational and communal.
• We believe in knowing and honoring each unique and evolving learner.
• We believe in a pluralistic learning community that supports and challenges learners leads to personal growth and civic engagement.

• Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
  • Sean Rad '04 - Found of Tinder