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This is just showing that there are beliefs that you stand by and it makes a change in everything just like her story did 

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This is just showing that there are beliefs that you stand by and it makes a change in everything just like her story did 

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As a Head of School, it is my job to find the words. It is my job to remind everyone what should already be evident and to teach it to those first encountering us. I have other significant roles; this one, though, is one I cherish. I cherish the chance to articulate the school's values because Albert Einstein Academy is not just school; it is an investment. As a school, we are being asked to articulate our core beliefs as part of our re-accreditation process. Our core beliefs encompass much more, though, than our school; our core beliefs establish what we do for the community. Core beliefs are more than mission; they pave the way to mission fulfillment.

We have a stated mission to set our sights in a particular direction; it is like our Torah. To know how we achieve our mission and why we choose certain paths, we need a "Mishnah," of core beliefs. Below, please find a draft of AEA's Core Beliefs. This draft reflects feedback from the faculty, staff, and the board of directors. It is still a draft. I welcome your feedback, too, positive or negative, grammatical or philosophical.

The list incorporates many Jewish ideas and teachings. Each belief has a consequence for what we do. Taken together, the list also demonstrates how AEA goes beyond a K-5 schooling.

We are what we believe, particularly when belief is put into action. Our statement of core beliefs indicates the value-proposition we are making. Our community and our world benefit from students who see value in themselves and others, who seek to understand the world and its differences, who take responsibility with love and without fear, and who bring honor and dignity to what they do. AEA is an incubator for a vibrant, meaningful future for our students, our community, and the world. As an institution, AEA is an investment in that future, may we merit it soon.

Our Core Beliefs

Albert Einstein said, "I never teach my pupils, I only provide conditions in which they can learn." We draw on the following core beliefs to provide these conditions at AEA:

בצלם א-להים ברא אותם

(b'tzelem e-lohim bara otam: In God's image, God created them.)

We believe that each person, having been created in God's image, has divine value. As such, we educate the whole student, using multiple modalities and differentiating instruction for each according to his/her way.

ראשית חכמה יראת ה׳

(raysheet chokhmah yirat haShem: The beginning of wisdom is awe of God.)

We believe that curiosity manifested in asking questions is the path to wisdom. As such, we encourage our students to see the world with awe and wonder, to be inquisitive, and to think critically.

אלו ואלו דברים א-להים חיים

(elu v'elu d'varim e-lohim chayim: These and those are the words of the living God.)

We believe that "these and those," as sides of a debate, represent equally meaningful manifestations of one living world. As such, our pluralism respects different commitments that reach for one truth, and our academic curriculum is integrated across subjects to reflect that oneness.

ערבות הדדית

(arvut hadadit: mutual responsibility)

We believe that we are each responsible for the other. As such, we teach personal and communal responsibility. We regularly explore social justice and freedom as part of responsibility to the wider community.

אהבת ישראל

(ahavat yisrael: love of Israel)

We believe that love of the Jewish tradition drives our efforts. As such, we live Jewish values and practices daily. We teach Hebrew as the language of the Jewish people. We actively forge a positive relationship to Torah and the State of Israel.

כל העולם כולו גשר צר מאוד,והעיקר לא לפחד כלל

(kol ha'olam kooloh gesher tzar me'ohd, v'ha'eeqar lo lefahched klal: All the world is a narrow bridge and what is essential is not to be afraid at all.)

We believe that living and learning are a lifelong journey. As such, we teach that it is essential to try new things and encourage experimentation. We teach that mistakes are opportunities for learning; failing forward builds confidence and deepens knowledge.

הדר כבוד הודך

(hadar kavod hohdekha: the honorable dignity of Your glory)

We believe our purpose is sacred. As such, we conduct ourselves with honor and dignity by cultivating good character and by striving for excellence. We take and teach personal ownership for our self-presentation, for our learning, for our school, for our community, and for the future.

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As a Head of School, it is my job to find the words. It is my job to remind everyone what should already be evident and to teach it to those first encountering us. I have other significant roles; t...

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This picture represents that she shouldn't have to pay for a jacket she earned for her grades , she should get it free for all the hard work she out into her grades to get that far then pay for it. 

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This picture represents that she shouldn't have to pay for a jacket she earned for her grades , she should get it free for all the hard work she out into her grades to get that far then pay for it. 

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This represents  money but just means that you shouldn't have to pay for anything if its about scholarships. 

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This represents  money but just means that you shouldn't have to pay for anything if its about scholarships. 

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This picture is representing that if you stand for what you believe something might impact in a change which it did for her because she got to jacket without paying for what she believed 

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This picture is representing that if you stand for what you believe something might impact in a change which it did for her because she got to jacket without paying for what she believed 

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Sometimes its hard to have your own opinion. People don't like it when they see someone straying away from the norm because, in some way , it threatens how they perceive the world. Often times people become defensive and criticize people who decide to challenge the norm in order to preserve what they are comfortable with.
Related: How Life Tests Your Will to Succeed
Despite its risk, standing up for what you believe in against adversity is crucial to achieve happiness. "Stand up for what you believe in, even if it means standing alone." ~ Unknown Author
Go Against the Grain
Never wanting to risk looking like a fool, some people never go against the grain. They don't like feeling out of place, so they repress their individuality in order to "fit in" with the cool crowd. What actually happens is they fit in, but never really feel like they belong.

Its like sloppily folding the edges of a puzzle piece just so that you can fill in the hole in the big picture. Happiness doesn't work like that. You can't just pretend to be someone you are not because in the end, you are the one who will find yourself doing pointless shallow things not to make yourself happy, but to make the people around you slightly satisfied.
It is free will
You are your own person. You are in charge of what you do. You get to decide what you want and what you like. Do not let your boyfriend or your girlfriend boss you around. They need to understand that you are a living breathing human being with your own goals, your own desires and your own dreams - not some robot to do their bidding.

Do not let your friends bully you simply because you have a different taste in clothes or music. If someone close to you can not respect your free will, then maybe they are not worth being close to. But you know what its not up to me, nor is it up to any article on the internet to decide what you do with your life. That is the beauty of free will. Its up to your to decide who is worth it. You and only you can decide who you are, and what you do.
Conclusion
Do not willingly give up your personal freedom by simply being a faceless nobody in the crowd. Be yourself. Stand up for what you believe in, even if it means standing by yourself. Because even if you are standing alone, you'll know for a fact that it was your choice.

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Sometimes its hard to have your own opinion. People don't like it when they see someone straying away from the norm because, in some way , it threatens how they perceive the world. Often times people become defensive and criticize people who decide to challenge the norm in order to preserve what they are comfortable with.

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“Then if you pay for it, Marta, it’s not a scholarship jacket, is it? Tell your principal I will not pay the fifteen dollars.”- This quote is stating that if she was not to pay the money she will not get the jacket and that makes her sad because she feels she deserves it

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“The principal said he’s making an exception for me"- This quote is stating that with her grandpas belief of paying for a scholar jacket is it really a scholar jacket if you have to pay for it.

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Martha,” he said, “there’s been a change in policy this year regarding the scholarship jacket. As you know, it has always been free.” He cleared his throat and continued. “This year the Board has decided to charge fifteen dollars, which still won’t cover the complete cost of the jacket.”- this quote is saying that there has always been a fee for a scholar jacket, Which puts her in a bad mood because she knows her grandpa won't pay for it.

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Everyone  should fight for fairness and stand up for what is right.