The mission of the Eleanor Kolitz Academy is to maximize the personal, intellectual and spiritual development of each student by providing the highest quality general and Judaic education in a nurturing Jewish environment that emphasizes mutual respect and the unity of the Jewish people (K'lal Yisrael).

Our Goals are to:

- Educate and challenge students so they are prepared to excel academically.

- Offer a comprehensive Jewish education that provides a foundation for life long learning and a strong sense of Jewish identity.

- Provide an excellent program of moral, ethical and spiritual values that enables students to become valuable members of society.

- Provide an environment in which the diverse backgrounds and religious beliefs of all students are respected.

The future of the Jewish people depends upon the education our children receive today. The EKA provides the finest Jewish and secular education and instills in each child a deep love of, and commitment to, Judaism. Our students are taught to have an appreciation of the heritage and traditions of the Jewish people and to learn the values of honesty, respect, cooperation and love of learning.

Our curriculum and methods are based on current knowledge of the special developmental needs of our students. They are also designed to provide the tools for future learning. Our General Studies program provides quality education in reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. The Judaic Studies program provides instruction in Torah and other Jewish texts, Hebrew, Jewish traditions, prayers and observances, Jewish history and literature, and Jewish values. It recognizes that the wisdom of our forbearers still has meaning and application for us today.

Children must develop spiritually, academically, socially, and physically for meaningful and productive lives. Our learning environment is nurturing, challenging, and conducive to the exchange of information and ideas, enabling our students to achieve their fullest potential. We maintain an educational partnership between our teachers, parents, and students through which all members work together to further enhance the experience of our students.

The EKA community promotes cooperation and harmony among all students in the school, as well as a sense of unity with all the Jewish people (K'lal Yisrael). We endeavor to instill in our children a deep sense of love, respect, and commitment to the land of Israel, the people of Israel, and Torah. We foster among our pupils the qualities of love and loyalty to the United States, respect for its laws, a commitment to its democratic values, and a sense of responsibility for the world in which we live. The success of the EKA is its continuing positive impact on the San Antonio Jewish community.

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