We chose Davis Academy because of personal relationships with families we respected who'd had incredible experiences there. Honestly, a Jewish day school wasn't originally on our radar, but after just one tour, it was clear this was going to be the best place for our children to thrive, and for us to find a community. What's affirmed that decision over time is the immense support from the teachers, faculty, staff, and parent network. It's a place where you feel truly loved and supported, and every day you know your kids aren't just happy, they're learning and becoming the best versions of themselves.

One of the things that has impressed me most about Davis is how they customize their approach to every child. My kids have different learning needs, and my oldest in particular needed additional support with reading. The DLC program at Davis has been a complete game changer for him, not just in his ability to read, but more importantly, in his confidence and his belief in himself to learn, try hard, and work through difficult things.

It's hard to put into words how warm and inclusive Davis is. It's really more of a community than a school. The teachers and faculty are phenomenal, and the relationships you build with other parents are just as valuable. I still can't believe a school like Davis exists; I don't remember feeling this excited and included as a kid, and I had a great experience myself. Davis takes it to another level. It's an experience we share together. Everyone is supportive, genuinely down to earth, and truly wants to see your children happy and thriving. It's a special thing to watch not just our own kids grow up, but to watch the children of people we've grown close to develop and mature right alongside them.

Our family has always had a deep pride in our Jewish identity, and seeing our children develop their own perspective on Judaism (our rituals, our holidays, our cultural values) has been beautiful to watch. It's especially meaningful to see how they translate those Jewish values into the way they form relationships with others. It's a really special thing when you find yourself learning about your own Judaism through your children, whether it's academic, cultural, songs, language, or history. It’s a constant reminder of how lucky we are to be a part of a peoplehood.

I often joke that Davis Academy is my children's Disney World. There's no other place they'd rather be. During camp, they want to go back to school. During holidays, they want to go back to school. It's a place where they genuinely feel like themselves: they know they'll be loved, and they know they'll be pushed. There are real expectations for how they interact and respond to things. That doesn't mean everything is perfect or that our children are perfect, but it does mean they're given the space to make mistakes, learn from them, and grow into incredible young people. Academically, especially on the creative and learning side, my children are learning to code and building skills that will set them up for success in a world increasingly shaped by AI and fast-moving technology. I have such a high degree of confidence that our children will be ready for the next phase, not just academically, but equipped with both the hard and soft skills to make a meaningful impact in the real world.

One thing I didn't realize about Davis until we became part of the community was how much joy we, as parents, would get from being part of it. I was confident our children would have a wonderful experience, that they'd learn and grow at an accelerated pace, and that they'd make incredible friends. What I didn't anticipate was how much fun, joy, and pride we as parents would feel being part of a place like Davis. It's truly a special place. And in a time when it can be hard to be Jewish, there's no other community I'd rather be associated with than Davis Academy.

Jordan & Scott
Nace, Remi, and Hayes