About Us

Mission & Philosophy



OUR MISSION

Your family’s future begins here. At Valley Beth Shalom Day School, students develop a strong sense of individual identity within a community where each member is deeply connected to one another, to Israel and to the Jewish people. Our school empowers children to become the confident, thoughtful and intellectually-driven leaders of tomorrow.

OUR NAMESAKE

Like our namesake, Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis, we emphasize social action and spiritual transformation, he taught us that "God is a VERB".  Just as God takes action, so must we. We prepare students to root down with a strong foundation through learning, giving and doing.  Our highly academic curriculum emphasizes creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, problem-solving and also embraces inquiry, Hebrew language, and the rituals and values central to Jewish identity.  All of this leads to a student who is prepared to live and lead as an enlightened mensch!

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Valley Beth Shalom Harold M. Schulweis Day School, a K-6 Solomon Schechter elementary school, offers a superior education and enriching foundation for life’s journey. Students thrive in an environment that focuses on academic excellence, strong Jewish values, a dynamic community, and personal growth. Students reach their learning potential guided by talented teachers through individual learning approaches and small group instruction.
   
   

Valley Beth Shalom Day School receives funding from:

15739 Ventura Boulevard
Encino, CA 91436 | 818.788.2199

School Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 3:15pm

Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:45am - 4:00pm
Notice of Non-Discriminatory Policy As to Students: Valley Beth Shalom Day School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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