We Cultivate Character
Independent schools foster ethical decision making and civic-mindedness.
Independent schools foster ethical decision making and civic-mindedness.
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Women of Courage Panel in Honor of Rosa Parks
At JMSG, Girls in Government, Leadership, and Service (GGLS) is a group of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls who voluntarily meet before school one day a week. Not only do the girls prepare for this event, but, in addition, over the past few years, they have studied the gender disparity of wages in the […]
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Understanding the Contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
SCDS primary grades faculty capitalized on time set aside for K-2 collaborative learning to introduce and reinforce students’ understanding of Dr. Martin Luther King’s contributions as a leader. Near the federal holiday vacation day, students were placed into mixed grade cohorts for a lesson that involved creating posters with words and pictures expressing his ideas […]
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The Make.a.Difference 8th Grade Project
Montgomery School’s Make.a.Difference project is an intensive, yearlong 8th grade project in which students focus on a person or organization who has made a positive difference in the world. Completed as part of the language arts curriculum, the project involves extensive research, report writing, letter writing, reflection, community service, technology, the arts, and oral presentation […]
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Old Trail School Pathways to Sustainability
Our School has created a model for school environmental sustainability programs, focusing on five major components: facility, food, operations, recycling and water. Each of these is continuously evaluated by our administration with a goal of improvement and direct connection to our curriculum. We are striving to reduce our carbon footprint while introducing students to their […]
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The Ethel Walker School Explores Systemic Racism in the Criminal Justice System on MLK Day
Each year on MLK Day, instead of taking a day off, members of The Ethel Walker School community actively engage in expanding their knowledge and renewing their commitment to social justice. This year’s programming focused on systemic racism in the U.S. criminal justice system, and was developed and facilitated by students. Students who participated in […]
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Clubs Team Up To Fight Hunger
The Green Team and the Community Service Club at Stoneleigh-Burnham School have joined forces to help local families in need of food. The clubs have begun a returnable bottle initiative to raise money for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, a charitable organization that works to reduce hunger and increase food security. Club members Claire […]
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Lake Forest Country Day School LEGO Robotics Team Competes at State Tournament
Lake Forest Country Day School (LFCDS) sent LEGO robotics team “Healthy Hippos” to the Illinois FIRST LEGO League State Competition on Saturday, January 17. Hosted at Elgin Community College, the 64-team competition featured teams from across the state competing for an opportunity to advance to a championship tournament. Team “Healthy Hippos” is composed of seventh-grade […]
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Middle School Microloans in Action
Thanks to math instructor Diane Butler, sixth graders are exploring traditional math skills through a not-so-traditional approach: microlending. Students are mastering complex concepts such as compound interest, discussing real-world financial matters, and empowering people around the world with $25 microloans through Kiva.org, a reputable microfinance nonprofit. The students explore possible recipients, determine credit risk through […]
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The Power of Teamwork
In St. Louis we are so fortunate to have our choice of so many great schools for our children. At some point in time, you select a school, get started and hope you have made a good decision. As each year unfolds, the truest joy you can have as parent is in the moments that […]
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The Human Body and Ableism
In third grade CDS students deepen their study of the human body through a Community Based Learning unit about ableism. Students participate in several simulations that provide them with first-hand experience of what it’s like to be differently abled. First, they conduct joint task immobilizations where they limit the use of some of their finger […]
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Middle School Program Emphasizes Social, Emotional Learning
In their weekly Advisory period, Middle Schoolers at Independent Day School tackle a framework of role-playing exercises that build from grades 6-8. They focus progressively on empathy and communication, bullying prevention, emotion management and coping, problem solving, goal setting and decision making, and substance abuse prevention. It’s part of the school’s social and emotional learning […]
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BUILDING A STRONG SCHOOL COMMUNITY
The Jemicy Lower and Middle School Buddy Program began almost a decade ago at the suggestion of a Middle School teacher who predicted that the pairing of younger and older students would be mutually beneficial. Every student, 1st through 8th grade, has a buddy, sometimes two. Some have been matched because of common interests or […]