Academic Excellence
Ramaz has an unwavering commitment to scholarship, intellectual rigor, and a life-long love of learning. These principles are at the core of being HERE for Academic Excellence. For us, there is no question we aren't willing to ask, no task too small, and no risk too large.
Intellectual growth and self-esteem are cultivated within a warm and nurturing environment that integrates Torah values. Teachers encourage critical and creative thinking as they help students to excel academically, spiritually, and emotionally.
Academic Excellence News
Over 50 middle school students tested their geography skills in a school wide Geo Bee.
The winner in each grade competed in the final round. Kudos to Jack F., 8th grade, who won the championship!
This week, our Middle School Torah Bowl teams competed in their fourth meet. The students studied Parshiyot Nitzavim, Vayelech, and Haazinu with every Rashi. Our girls' team finished in third place in our division, and our boys' team won our division and is continuing on to the championship round in April!
Here is a question our girls' team answered correctly...

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Parallax has done it again! The 2020 issue of the Ramaz literary magazine was named a Gold Medalist and received the prestigious Silver Crown Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. To read the beautiful issue...

Congratulations to the Ramaz Debate Team on sweeping the impromptu debate. Congratulations to Sam O., Rebecca K., and Gabby O...

More than 100 students from across North America submitted accessible design entries to Adi's second annual "Make the Change Challenge," a STEM contest to help promote disability inclusion through accessible design. Adi is an Israel-based organization that provides residential care for people with severe disabilities. Middle School student Gabi F.K. earned a "Top 10" selection award for his design of an electric feeding tray.

Seventh graders in Dr. Cindy Dolgin's classes got their first taste of engaging in a Socratic Seminar. A tool for building a culture of student-led discussions, this type of dialogue centered around a series of "starter questions" about the United Nations Sustainability Goals, a focus of the Middle School's unit on Peace and Justice...

Congratulations to Model UN members Nicole H. and Samara B. for winning awards at Yeshiva University National Model United Nations...

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