Where

Character

Comes First.

Our Mission

Japhet School’s mission is to nurture and prepare each child for life by integrating character education with a strong academic program.

Pre-K

Elementary

Middle School

Committed to

Building Character

At Japhet School, we believe education is about more than just academics — it’s about nurturing the whole child. As an independent school serving preschool through middle school, we focus on developing confident, compassionate, and capable students.

Here, every child is encouraged to find their voice, grow in character, and excel in learning. Japhet’s unique approach helps children thrive not just in school, but in life.

  • Academics
  • Leadership
  • Community Service
  • Public Speaking

18 Character Qualities We Teach

Support our mission!

18 Reasons for Hope is a fundraiser based on our 18 Character Qualities unique to Japhet School. The goal is to enlarge our circle of giving and to reach around the world to our Japhet friends.

By giving to our campaign, you are showing appreciation for our exceptional faculty and staff who are dedicated to growing the leaders of tomorrow.

Meet Our Head of School

A hearty welcome to Japhet School! Japhet School is an independent, coeducational school for preschool through 8th-grade students. We are located in Clawson, Michigan.

Founded in 1973, Japhet School provides strong academic fundamentals built on a foundation of character education. Each Japhet student shares in the responsibilities and privileges of the joyful, supportive and cooperative environment that is the Japhet School. Small classes, committed and caring faculty, and consistently high standards encourage every student to grow, question, learn and excel to his or her full potential.

At Japhet we are doing more than preparing our students for higher education; we are preparing them for life. We encourage students to be active life-long learners and enthusiastic participants in their school, community, and the world.

I encourage you to experience the Japhet difference first-hand by contacting me for more information or to schedule a visit.

Thank you for your interest and desire to learn about our school!

Kerri Vizena

Fall Open House

Thursday • November 13 • 6-7:30PM

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