MAGEN DAVID YESHIVAH HIGH SCHOOL IS ACCREDITED BY THE MIDDLE STATES ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS. MAINTAINING OUR ACCREDITATION REQUIRES US TO COMPLETELY REVIEW AND ASSESS EACH ELEMENT OF OUR PROGRAM, EVERY SEVEN YEARS.
MDYHS is currently undertaking their third self-study. The key to growth and development is reflection, analysis of data and planning for the future. Middle States provides them with the opportunity to reflect on their practice, to celebrate their tremendous successes and to develop plans for improvement that reflect the goals of all their stakeholders.
Some of the highlights of their current self-study include: Renewed commitment to their mission to graduate students who are committed to their rich Sephardic Heritage and who can confidently interact and succeed in the competitive global marketplace. They pay tribute to their ancestors as they pray selichot in the historic Magen David Congregation of Bensonhurst. They strengthen their commitment to their traditions during their weekly siha with Rabbi Mansour. And, they prepare their students for college and career with their NEXT internship program and robust college guidance program.
They continue to expand their elective program allowing students to explore various fields. More importantly, electives allow for student voice and choice which enhances motivation in all areas of their academic programs. Classes are designed to match student interests and to support their future career paths. AP statistics, AP Art, Real Estate, AP Music Theory, Physics, AP Biology, Engineering, Architecture, Fashion Design are among the current options, but the options are ever changing to meet the needs of the students.
MDYHS is now offering clubs and after-school programs led by prominent community professionals. Student engagement in extracurricular activities is at its height. Students are visiting hospitals with top medical professionals, they are learning about the real estate market from licensed agents and they are virtually investing in the stock market to learn about market volatility, risk management and profits. Above all, their self-study insists that they plan for an even greater future. Magen David will continue to soar!
Before the holiday, MDYHS was visited by members of the reaccreditation team of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The visiting team met with students, parents, board members, faculty, and more, assessing the many different categories of accreditation. When their assessment was complete, they presented their findings, and enthusiastically granted the school seven more years of accreditation! They were most impressed with the fact that the entire organization is truly a community in every sense and that was highlighted throughout this entire process! They are so proud!!
Associate Principal, Mrs. Audrey Abade, has spearheaded this project from the first day and has led them through without missing a single detail. They are truly blessed to have her at their helm and pray that Magen David continues to flourish under the incredible leadership that they are blessed with.
