Upper School: Academic Overview and Student Life
Remarks from Acting Head of Upper School Christian Rhodes, Dean of Students Dr. Elizabeth Monroe and Ninth Grade Class Dean Stefanie Santangelo, and the student perspective. In addition to academics, hear about our advising and deanship program, as well as the other ways the adults in our community mentor and nurture our students to encourage personal growth.
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Spotlight Sessions
Middle School: Academic Overview and Student Life
Remarks from Head of Middle School and Associate Head of School for Academic Affairs Renee Price, and Class Deans. Learn about our academic program and other aspects of our Middle School including advising, deanships, and student life.
Spotlight on Math, Science, STEAM & Computer Science: Middle & Upper School
Hear from Chandra Smith, Mathematics and Computer Science Department Chair, and Jason Park, Science Department Chair, as well as Computer Science and STEAM faculty.
Spotlight on Humanities: Middle & Upper School
Hear from Karen Latham, English Department Chair, Howie Powers, History Department Chair, Amy Beckford, Middle School Humanities Chair, Laurence Farhat, Classical & Modern Languages Chair, and Christian Cousins, Global Studies Program Director.
Spotlight on the Lower School
Learn more about what makes the Lower School at PDS a unique and special community for learning and growth. From our organic garden and outdoor classroom to our STEAM and chess programs beginning with our youngest students, there are so many opportunities here that enrich your child's school day.
Lower School: Program Overview, Highlights on Literacy and Math
This program will include Remarks from Paul Stellato, Head of School, an Overview of Academic Program Highlights with Dr. Sandy Wang, Head of Lower School, and Highlights of the Literacy and Math Curriculum with Lower School Language Arts and Math Chairs
Lower School: Signature Programs
Featuring presentations on the Garden and Sustainability, Lower School Science, Social-Emotional Learning and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as well as reflections from a 4th Grade Teacher and some current LS students.
Upper School: Student Life
Beyond Academics: Advisory, Class Deans, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Clubs and Activities
Arts: Middle and Upper School
Welcome from Stan Cahill, Director of Performing & Fine Arts/Design, Overview of MS & US Arts, Student Reflections, Q&A
Athletics: Middle and Upper School
Welcome from Katie Fay, Director of Athletics and Physical Education, Overview of Athletics and PE, Student Reflections, Q&A