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SSLI students thrive because we take the time to understand their needs and find a pathway to help them thrive.

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The proof is in the Numbers

    • 1:3

      HS Faculty to Student Ratio

    • 1:10

      College Counselor to Student Ratio

    • $1.5 M

      College Awards to Students

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      Days of HS Retreat!

    • The Schechter Difference

      The Schechter Difference

      "Teach a child according to their way," (Proverbs 22.6). At SSLI, this principle is at the core of everything we do.

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    • Core Academics

      Core Academics

      Integration of a wide range of general and Judaic subjects reflects our belief that Schechter students should “have it all.”

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      Signature Programs

      An inquiry-based approach stimulates critical thinking and remains a cornerstone of true academic excellence.

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    • Mission

      SSLI is a Jewish day school whose dual curriculum of excellence educates and empowers its students to be critical thinkers, ethical leaders, and globally engaged citizens, striving to achieve their full potential and ensuring a vibrant Jewish future.

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    • Core Values

      Our Core Values, which support our mission, become the essence of our students’ identities and guide them through every stage of life: Torah, Ahavat Yisrael, Kehillah, Mitzvot, Tefillah, Gemilut Chasadim.

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      When you choose a Jewish day school for your child, you enter your child into a community that nurtures the next generation of Jews who will reimagine our institutions and reshape our tradition.

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        Students Raise Funds for Israeli Th...

        Our sixth graders just received a heartfelt thank-you note from Nitzan L’Zichram, an Israeli therapeutic farm supporting youth through tough times. Ba...

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        Schechter Celebrates the Moroccan T...

        What a delicious way to return from break! Today our students experienced the Moroccan Jewish tradition of Mimouna—a joyful celebration marking the en...

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        Schechter Long Island Unveils "Unst...

        [Williston Park, NY, March 12, 2025] – In celebration of Purim, Schechter School of Long Island is excited to announce the release of our special Puri...

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        Schechter School of Long Island Ear...

        Recognized for Improving Female Representation in AP Computer Science Principles[Williston Park, NY]─Schechter School of Long Island has earned the Co...

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        Chidush Reflections, by Risa Rogers...

        Over winter break, I had the opportunity to travel to Israel on a mission trip with United Synagogue Youth (USY). The trip was aptly called Chidush, w...

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        Schechter News Live in MS Tefillah!

        Schechter News Live! Our Middle School students hosted an incredible talk show in tefillah, featuring a special guest... Rabbi Shimshon ben Ray v'Rach...

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        Lower School at CIJE Robotics Compe...

        Our Lower School Robotics team had a blast at the CIJE Robotics Competition! Using the VEX-Go robots they built themselves, our students joined forces...

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        Eighth Grade Teaches First Grade Ab...

        Our second Tomim Hashnayim (Two are Better) program of the year was a hit! The eighth grade Hebrew classes enjoyed visiting the first grade to teach t...

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        Williston Park, NY 11596
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