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Learning Time Management is Key to Success

I came to George School from a much smaller school where students did not receive grades until 6th grade and we never had a lot of tests or homework. At George School, I was introduced to a much more rigorous academic environment. Grades weighed more heavily than in my past
by Kees McNulty '23February 20, 2021February 18, 2021

Creating Structures for Successful Independent Learning

Using the Modules system in Canvas, Environmental Science and Systems teacher Becky Hutchins created new learning structures that allow students to take control of their own education and to thrive while doing so.

by Meredith Baldi '01, Director of Professional Development, George SchoolFebruary 18, 2021February 18, 2021

Learning about Myself in Ceramics

Turns out, Ceramics was the Arts course for me. Amedeo not only teaches us about the wonders of clay, but he also builds connections with us and keeps our classroom time lively. I’ve also learned from the course itself is that art has zero limits.

by Skylar Karpf '21 February 16, 2021February 16, 2021

Collection Builds Friendships

One of the really special aspects about George School that I love is the connections we students have with our advisors and collections. My advisor helps me with everything.

by Eloise Grossman '21 February 13, 2021February 5, 2021

Introducing AP Art History with a George School Twist

Next year, George School will offer another academic option for students wishing to use their interest in arts to deepen their academic portfolio—AP Art History. The new course will help develop students’ analytical and critical thinking skills.

by Danielle Picard Sheehan, Photography and Digital Imaging Teacher, George SchoolFebruary 11, 2021February 5, 2021

Transitioning to High School

Everyone told me high school would hit me like a truck and that nothing could prepare me for it. I was shocked when my transition to high school was seamless.

by Bella Doyle '23February 9, 2021February 5, 2021

The Club Scene at George School

I’ve come to love the club scene at George School. There are so many different groups where my peers and faculty friends can come together and laugh, relax and learn together. 

by Ben Berman '21 February 6, 2021February 5, 2021

Prying with a Purpose: IB and the Extended Essay

The Extended Essay is a prolonged adventure, one much like the one experienced by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland who finds it “curiouser and curiouser” as she grows, “opening out like the largest telescope that ever was” just as our George School students grow, too, their vision expanding purposefully outward yet also turning self-reflectively within.

by Kim McGlynn, IB Coordinator, George SchoolFebruary 4, 2021February 5, 2021

Unwavering Support During the Pandemic

George School is a caring and supportive community. When the coronavirus outbreak occurred, the school allowed all the students to remain on campus, for as long as we needed. The faculty and staff devoted their summer holiday to make sure that all of the students had both physical and mental support.

by Cindy Li '23February 2, 2021February 18, 2021

Learning to Think Critically

George School has provided me with a strong foundation to achieve future success. Academically, George has taught me how to think critically. When I’m presented with a problem, I’m confident that I can analyze and resolve it.

by Daniel Hoffman '21January 30, 2021February 5, 2021
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The Value of Many Perspectives

Amedeo Salamoni brings at least four to six speakers into his classroom every year to expose students to a broad spectrum of voices in his field. For example, though he can offer students expertise in clay, he might bring a glassblower into his sculpture class to explore other mediums students may be interested in learning.

by Meredith Baldi '01, Director of Professional Development, George SchoolJanuary 28, 2021February 5, 2021

Learning French and Service in Montrèal

On this trip, we’ve witnessed the hardships of survival, experienced the power of grit and perseverance, and learned to understand the absolute necessity for communication. To change the world, we must begin by understanding each other—and ultimately, learn to love all people for who they are.

by David Xi '21 and Jada Wooten '20December 11, 2020January 30, 2021

Religion or Religions?

“What’s in a name?” Shakespeare asked this famous rhetorical question, and schoolchildren for generations have used it as a foil for considering the power and meaning of words and names. It is a question that we in the Religions Department recently considered in a searching, deliberate process. You may have
by Tom Hoopes ’83, Head of Religions Department, George SchoolOctober 23, 2020February 5, 2021

Creating Structures for Successful Independent Learning

Using the Modules system in Canvas, Environmental Science and Systems teacher Becky Hutchins created new learning structures that allow students to take control of their own education and to thrive while doing so.

by Meredith Baldi '01, Director of Professional Development, George SchoolFebruary 18, 2021February 18, 2021

Introducing AP Art History with a George School Twist

Next year, George School will offer another academic option for students wishing to use their interest in arts to deepen their academic portfolio—AP Art History. The new course will help develop students’ analytical and critical thinking skills.

by Danielle Picard Sheehan, Photography and Digital Imaging Teacher, George SchoolFebruary 11, 2021February 5, 2021

Prying with a Purpose: IB and the Extended Essay

The Extended Essay is a prolonged adventure, one much like the one experienced by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland who finds it “curiouser and curiouser” as she grows, “opening out like the largest telescope that ever was” just as our George School students grow, too, their vision expanding purposefully outward yet also turning self-reflectively within.

by Kim McGlynn, IB Coordinator, George SchoolFebruary 4, 2021February 5, 2021

The Value of Many Perspectives

Amedeo Salamoni brings at least four to six speakers into his classroom every year to expose students to a broad spectrum of voices in his field. For example, though he can offer students expertise in clay, he might bring a glassblower into his sculpture class to explore other mediums students may be interested in learning.

by Meredith Baldi '01, Director of Professional Development, George SchoolJanuary 28, 2021February 5, 2021

College Application Tips from a College Counselor

As a College Counselor, students often tell me they feel overwhelmed by the college application process. While it can feel overwhelming, there are some ways students can help themselves make sure the process goes smoothly. Here are my best tips for applying to college! Managing stress: Schedule your downtime. The fall
by Beth Ann Burkmar, Director of College Counseling, George SchoolJanuary 9, 2021January 12, 2021

Coming Full Circle

The first week of school is always my favorite week of the year, hands down. While my children think I am crazy (they think the last day of summer vacation is the worst!), I know I am right. So, why is that week always the best? I mean, the start
by Kim Major, Co-Director of Admission, George SchoolJanuary 2, 2021February 5, 2021

How to Find Your Next Digital Book

Search the online catalog of your local library and, much like you would do with a print book, you can checkout the digital book for a loan period that is set by the library. Within minutes, you can have your next book downloaded and ready to go.

by Marion Wells p ’13, Director of Library, George SchoolDecember 29, 2020February 5, 2021

Studying Sustainability in Costa Rica

In Costa Rica, I realized that what I had most enjoyed was getting to know members of the local community and seeing plants and wildlife I had never seen before. It hit me that travel isn’t just about relaxing and taking photos, it is about working to understand a world different than our own.

by Kim Major, Co-Director of Admission, George SchoolNovember 20, 2020February 5, 2021

Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone

Providing our students with the confidence and skills to approach challenging work without an overwhelming fear of failure, and the mindset to see the failures they will have as opportunities to learn something is far more important and transferable than any set of facts we could teach them.

by Amedeo Salamoni, Ceramics and Sculpture Teacher, George SchoolNovember 13, 2020February 5, 2021

Visiting Golden Monkeys in Rwanda

Muraho (hello) from Rwanda! We are having a terrific experience. We’ve spent three days painting a children’s library and soon we will push off to Musanze. Our donations of books and laptops were well received. The children at the school are super energized with our presence and we play hard
by Polly Lodge, Head of Science Department, George SchoolOctober 30, 2020February 5, 2021
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How to Find Your Next Digital Book

Search the online catalog of your local library and, much like you would do with a print book, you can checkout the digital book for a loan period that is set by the library. Within minutes, you can have your next book downloaded and ready to go.

by Marion Wells p ’13, Director of Library, George SchoolDecember 29, 2020February 5, 2021

Learning French and Service in Montrèal

On this trip, we’ve witnessed the hardships of survival, experienced the power of grit and perseverance, and learned to understand the absolute necessity for communication. To change the world, we must begin by understanding each other—and ultimately, learn to love all people for who they are.

by David Xi '21 and Jada Wooten '20December 11, 2020January 30, 2021

Diving and Learning in Bonaire

In Bonaire, it was really amazing to think about how everyone else is living their lives on land, while the fish and the corals are living separately in a different world underwater. The fish and other marine life that amaze us are just normal, daily life for everything that is living subaqueously.

by Arran Goldman '21December 4, 2020January 30, 2021

Studying Sustainability in Costa Rica

In Costa Rica, I realized that what I had most enjoyed was getting to know members of the local community and seeing plants and wildlife I had never seen before. It hit me that travel isn’t just about relaxing and taking photos, it is about working to understand a world different than our own.

by Kim Major, Co-Director of Admission, George SchoolNovember 20, 2020February 5, 2021

French Immersion in Montrèal

On our second day of service in Montrèal, we all woke up reluctantly and exhausted. It rained off and on today which allowed us to cool down for the first time since we arrived. Trying to not let exhaustion consume us, we got ready to go back to Moisson Montrèal.
by Melissa Ford ’21November 6, 2020February 5, 2021

Visiting Golden Monkeys in Rwanda

Muraho (hello) from Rwanda! We are having a terrific experience. We’ve spent three days painting a children’s library and soon we will push off to Musanze. Our donations of books and laptops were well received. The children at the school are super energized with our presence and we play hard
by Polly Lodge, Head of Science Department, George SchoolOctober 30, 2020February 5, 2021

Learning Time Management is Key to Success

I came to George School from a much smaller school where students did not receive grades until 6th grade and we never had a lot of tests or homework. At George School, I was introduced to a much more rigorous academic environment. Grades weighed more heavily than in my past
by Kees McNulty '23February 20, 2021February 18, 2021

Learning about Myself in Ceramics

Turns out, Ceramics was the Arts course for me. Amedeo not only teaches us about the wonders of clay, but he also builds connections with us and keeps our classroom time lively. I’ve also learned from the course itself is that art has zero limits.

by Skylar Karpf '21 February 16, 2021February 16, 2021

Collection Builds Friendships

One of the really special aspects about George School that I love is the connections we students have with our advisors and collections. My advisor helps me with everything.

by Eloise Grossman '21 February 13, 2021February 5, 2021

The Club Scene at George School

I’ve come to love the club scene at George School. There are so many different groups where my peers and faculty friends can come together and laugh, relax and learn together. 

by Ben Berman '21 February 6, 2021February 5, 2021

Learning to Think Critically

George School has provided me with a strong foundation to achieve future success. Academically, George has taught me how to think critically. When I’m presented with a problem, I’m confident that I can analyze and resolve it.

by Daniel Hoffman '21January 30, 2021February 5, 2021

The Importance of an Encouraging and Supportive Community

I said Yes to GS after I visited during the annual Celebration for Accepted Students. Walking around campus, everyone I passed greeted me warmly, with a smile and a wave. The community was so welcoming and friendly. When I got lost on the way to one of the classes and
by Pheonix Jarrett '21January 26, 2021January 30, 2021

Discovering Kindness

In George School, I’ve found kindness in many places. My junior summer, I joined a service trip abroad. I wasn’t familiar with anyone on the trip, and it was quite daunting to suddenly be traveling to Japan and to be spending time with new people! But the trip turned out
by Ellen Zhang '21January 23, 2021January 30, 2021

Finding Joy in Dance, Basketball, Clubs, and Representing George School

I love dancing at George School because it offers the opportunity for those who enjoy dance to take their skills to new heights. We perform in front of friends and family during events such as our Winter Assembly and Dance Eclectic.

by Elijah Mosley '22January 21, 2021February 5, 2021

A Perfect Place

Being a senior is one of the best experiences I’ve had at George School thus far. I get up every morning to wash my face and brush my teeth. When I walk into the rest room I see all of my friends, those who are morning birds and those who
by Gabby Whitaker '21January 19, 2021January 20, 2021

Celebrating an Accepting Community

At George School everyone is genuinely loving, caring, and wishes for one another to succeed.

by Andrew Botchway '22January 16, 2021January 30, 2021
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