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| The Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago |
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About Our School
The School System
The Solomon Schechter Day Schools is a school system which consists of three distinct schools that are governed by a shared Head of Schools and a Board of Directors. The Sager Solomon Schechter Day School and the Skokie Solomon Schechter Day School serve children in kindergarten through grade five. The Sager Solomon Schechter Middle School serves children in grades six, seven and eight. Each school has its own principal and is supported by its own faculty, student services, personnel and office. There is also a separate Parent Organization for each school.Sponsorship and Affiliations
The Solomon Schechter Day Schools is recognized by the State of Illinois. Schechter is sponsored by the Midwest Region of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and is chartered by the Solomon Schechter Day Schools Association. Schechter is affiliated with the Community Foundation for Jewish Education which provides consulting services and opportunities for student participation in citywide educational and social projects. Schechter is supported by Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation.Religious Philosophy
Schechter is committed to the philosophy and practices espoused by Conservative Judaism and strives to maintain a close relationship with the rabbis, synagogues, youth organizations, schools, camps and other agencies of the Conservative Movement. In addition to families who are members of Conservative congregations, Schechter welcomes families who are affiliated with other branches of Judaism.