The message from the recent report from Harvard, “Turning the Tide: Inspiring Concern for Others and The Common Good Through College Admissions,” is the mission of PDS college counseling.
“At the heart of the report is the notion that admissions…
By now you’ve accessed and reviewed your student’s PSAT score report. There are lots of numbers and graphs on that report. What do they mean? And perhaps more significant, as you review the report, how did your student do? Below…
By Brian Reid, grade 2 teacher
There is a long tradition of “community singing” at PDS. For years, classes in the lower elementary grades have gotten together to sing. This year the two second grade classes meet once every 8…
By Julie O’Sullivan, high school history and ESL teacher
I spent a most enjoyable day on Monday with ten students (8-10 grade) working with yarn. I am obsessed with fiber and yarn. Having learned to knit at age five, this…
The PDS Parent Association is encouraging all parents to attend an evening screening of the film, I’m Not Racist…Am I? A discussion facilitated by the producer will follow the screening. This important film is part of Poughkeepsie Day School’s ongoing…
By Rachel Silverman, grade 1 teacher
Life is busy in the first grade. There are many highlights but a couple that stand out are our extensive investigation of jobs in a community and our ongoing exploration of the life cycle…
The next PDS Parent Association meeting will be held on Thursday, January 14, at 8:15 am in Gilkeson Room 18A.
Agenda items are:
Spring Events
School Store Progress
Faculty Grant Progress
Writing Initiative Progress
Diversity Initiative Progress
Smart Cafe
Spring…
We are delighted to bring this important film to Poughkeepsie Day School as part of our ongoing work and dialog around community. There will be an in-school screening for students in grades 7-12 followed by a facilitated discussion with…
Our mission statement at PDS:
Poughkeepsie Day School develops educated global citizens with a passion for learning, leading and living.
Many students find a particular passion as early as elementary and middle school. Zach, in grade six, has developed his…
By Bernadette Condesso, director of college counseling and high school history teacher
Adults in your life have likely have told you: “Enjoy high school—these are the best years of your life!” But, can high school actually be a happy experience?…
