HIGH
SCHOOL
EDUCATIONAL
PHILOSOPHY
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MTI's educational philosophy is rooted in the classic principle of “×—× ×•×š ×œ× ×¢×¨ על פי דרכו”. We offer our students multiple shiur tracks and secular subject levels to suit varying learning levels and styles, providing the challenge needed to foster mastery of the material, as well as the acquisition of critical life skills. This educational method promotes self-confidence in all students and encourages camaraderie and interaction between students of all ages.
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We believe the healthy, intellectual challenges that students face at MTI test who they are, compelling them to rise to the occasion and produce positive results. These outcomes become a source of pride to our students, strengthening them at their core and fueling successful futures.
ACADEMICS
DUAL CURRICULUM
Engaging the Mind
Limudei Kodesh
Rebbeim work with the talmidim, engaging their whole minds, and building deep, analytical thinking skills. Their goal is to instill a love of learning in each student and foster his growth into a complete ben Torah and a successful, proud Jew.
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Limudei Kodesh subject areas include:
Gemara, Iyun: Shiurim are interactive and dynamic, guiding talmidim to deeply understand the gemara, and inculcating the skill of in-depth analysis in limud haTorah.
Gemara, Bekius: Shiurim are fast-paced, exposing students to gemara concepts and patterns and giving them a breadth of gemara knowledge.
Halacha: Shiurim cover topics that include the halachos of daily living, brachos, tefillah, Shabbos, yom tov, and kibud av v’em.​
Chumash: Shiurim focus on textual skills, as well as hashkafa and mussar haTorah.
Mussar: Shiurim and discussions, based on the classic mussar seforim, are learned daily. In addition, there is a weekly shmuess given by one of the rebbeim to the whole yeshiva. Mussar helps talmidim understand themselves and the Jewish neshama, and what it means to be a Jew, both personally and as part of the broader community.
General Studies
Our general studies department is led by Rabbi Shimshon Gewirtz, a ben Torah who is exceptionally knowledgeable, organized, professional, and insightful. Under his leadership, students in dual-curriculum academic programs learn to manage multiple demands and succeed, gaining a competitive advantage throughout their lives. MTI students engage in a rigorous, college-preparatory general studies education program that is accredited by Cognia and exceeds the State of Missouri's high school graduation requirements. MTI's teachers are experienced in their respective content areas, enabling them to maintain a high standard of education.
MTI’s general studies program is designed to prepare students for success beyond high school, focusing on the skills students need to succeed in the 21st century. Our curriculum is based on the ACT College and Career Readiness Standards, as well as national content-area standards. We administer a battery of tests based on these standards to measure the success of our students and the program. Students utilize the experience gained from these tests, along with the valuable data they provide, in conjunction with on-campus test-prep offerings, to prepare for competitive scoring on the ACT exams in the 11th and 12th grades.
In keeping with MTI’s philosophy, our general studies program places students in courses that best accommodate their varying learning styles and levels. We offer AP courses in math, English, science, and history, as well as dual-credit courses that provide college credit through the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL).
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General Studies subject areas include:
English Language Arts: TThe four-year English Language Arts program helps students understand language and use it effectively in both written and spoken communication, exposing them to a diverse selection of American and international works. In addition to our regular English classes, the program includes AP English Literature and AP English Language.
Mathematics: The four-year program consists of multiple tracks and includes courses such as Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, AP Statistics, and two years of AP Calculus.
Science: The four-year course of study includes laboratory components and hands-on exploration. Courses include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics, AP Chemistry, college-credit Anatomy, and AP Computer Science Principles
Social Studies: The four-year Social Studies program comprises courses that offer thoughtful insights into real-world issues, including American Government, Personal Finance, American and World History, Economics, AP Human Geography, AP US History, and AP European History.