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Reconstructing

Please join us in celebrating Rhianna Searle ’23 who received a Silver Medal for her “Reconstructing” poetry collection in the 2022 National Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards.

by Rhianna SearleApril 4, 2022April 7, 2022

Understanding That Other People Can Be Right

Modeling respectful dialogue in our IB HL History classroom with Fran Bradley about Fidel Castro’s Cuba has not only helped my students but has helped me to understand that other people can be right.

by Ben CroucherApril 22, 2021March 10, 2022

Gaining Social Consciousness

George School is a community that inspires creativity, fosters leadership, and empowers activism. It is a place where students can learn to be themselves and grow as holistic individuals.

by David Xi '21 April 20, 2021July 19, 2021

Finding an Academically Friendly and Thoughtful Community

Over the last two years, I have grown to love our George School community both academically and socially. A few of my passions are musical theater, science (medicine), and hanging out with my friends. The friendships I have made are sure to last a lifetime.

by Sarah Mayer '21 April 17, 2021July 18, 2021

Grading for Equity (Part 2)

When we move to more accurate grading processes that describe a student’s level of academic performance, we break the feedback loop of taking resource disparities and perpetuating them by turning them into achievement disparities. We begin to foster intrinsic motivation in students as we allow space for failure.

by Joelle Sanphy '08, English Department Faculty, George SchoolApril 15, 2021May 9, 2021

Math Team Competitions Expand Collaboration and Skill Sets

The Math Team is very inclusive to all who want to join: you are free to choose the level of your involvement. Our competitions and practice sessions nurture individual excellence and team collaboration.

by Ellen Zhang '21 April 13, 2021May 18, 2021

Joining a New Family on the Athletic Fields

While incredibly physically challenging, the preseason program was one of the most amazing experiences I have had with sports, and convinced me, once again, that George School is where I belonged. The team became my new family and made my transition into a new school practically seamless.

by Leyna Kirsh '22 April 10, 2021May 15, 2021

Grading for Equity (Part 1)

When everything is worth points, then it’s never safe for students to make mistakes, even though we know that making mistakes is essential to learning. Instead of asking “Why did I lose points for this?” students now ask, “Can you help me understand why x concept works this way?

by Sharada Shreve-Price, Language Department Faculty, George SchoolApril 8, 2021May 14, 2021

Woodworking: Learning to Solve Problems

Woodworking has helped me have an outlet that I am able to turn to when I am feeling stressed. I would have never known that this really is something that I enjoy until I took the class and figured out that I want to have this art be a part of me for the rest of my life.

by Charlie Sizer '22April 6, 2021July 1, 2021

The IB Program Challenges Dancers

Throughout my time in the program, we have learned about different dance cultures as well as notable choreographers and dancers. This has allowed me to appreciate dance as a whole, not just the physical aspects, and see the beauty of the art.

by Keira Maloney '22 April 3, 2021May 13, 2021
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Making Politics Personal

Politics is indeed personal, and it is my hope that our students’ learning isn’t just relegated to complex terms and theories, but the idea that politics requires their participation and their passion.

by Meredith Baldi '01, Director of Professional Development, History Department Faculty, George SchoolApril 29, 2021May 14, 2021

Take a Deep Dive into George School at the Fall Open House

Our Fall Open House is scheduled for Sunday, October 24 and I hope you can join me and the rest of our Admission team at 1:30 p.m. EDT. This is the perfect opportunity to take a deep dive into what George School has to offer.

by Jordan Page, Assistant Director of Admission October 13, 2021October 15, 2021

A Tribute to Pentagon Papers Whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg

Daniel Ellsberg is a national treasure and he has tremendous energy and generosity of spirit. This is the third event that Dan has done with me at George School. As a teacher, I can’t imagine a better way for students to learn about these subjects.

by Aaron Good, History Teacher, George SchoolMarch 11, 2021March 11, 2021

Creating Community at the Quaker Youth Leadership Conference

On Thursday, February 4, 2021, 150 students and teachers from 25 Friends high schools from the US and Canada gathered virtually to participate in the 2021 Quaker Youth Leadership Conference. After the event, we asked the six George School students about their experiences.

by Susan Quinn, Director of Digital Communications, George SchoolMarch 9, 2021March 11, 2021

Learning at the Student Diversity Leadership Conference

Approximately 65 faculty from a variety of independent schools, colleges, and other educational institutions were chosen via a rigorous application and training process to attend the annual Student Diversity Leadership Conference.

by Rohan Arjun '05 Co-Director of Admission and Rebecca Missonis, History Teacher, George SchoolMarch 4, 2021March 7, 2021

Encouraging Student-Generated Learning

As a teacher, my duty is not just to teach mathematical concepts, but to inspire curiosity and demonstrate how what we are learning inside the classroom has application outside of the classroom and outside of my discipline. Programming can be a way of making mathematics come to life, and it is a joy to see students take the initiative in this way.

by Hamilton Davis, Mathematics Teacher, George SchoolFebruary 25, 2021March 7, 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, 2021May 10, 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!

by Beth Ann Burkmar, Director of College Counseling, George SchoolJanuary 9, 2021March 5, 2021
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New Great Reads for April

Ellen Labrecque shares new great reads available in the Mollie Dodd Anderson Library.

by Ellen Labrecque, Library Assistant, George SchoolApril 1, 2021May 15, 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

Reconstructing

Please join us in celebrating Rhianna Searle ’23 who received a Silver Medal for her “Reconstructing” poetry collection in the 2022 National Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards.

by Rhianna SearleApril 4, 2022April 7, 2022

Joining a New Family on the Athletic Fields

While incredibly physically challenging, the preseason program was one of the most amazing experiences I have had with sports, and convinced me, once again, that George School is where I belonged. The team became my new family and made my transition into a new school practically seamless.

by Leyna Kirsh '22 April 10, 2021May 15, 2021

Woodworking: Learning to Solve Problems

Woodworking has helped me have an outlet that I am able to turn to when I am feeling stressed. I would have never known that this really is something that I enjoy until I took the class and figured out that I want to have this art be a part of me for the rest of my life.

by Charlie Sizer '22April 6, 2021July 1, 2021

The IB Program Challenges Dancers

Throughout my time in the program, we have learned about different dance cultures as well as notable choreographers and dancers. This has allowed me to appreciate dance as a whole, not just the physical aspects, and see the beauty of the art.

by Keira Maloney '22 April 3, 2021May 13, 2021

Lessons Learned in Arts at George School

My experience with art at George School is amazing. George School has so many options for me to try and explore what I like. If I am not into performing arts, I can find something I like in one of the visual arts.

by Fressa Ni '23 March 30, 2021May 7, 2021

Track and Field Provides Endless Possibilities to Succeed

The opportunities are endless in track. No matter what your skill level is, you will find the events that best suit your abilities.

by Sophia Sharareh '21March 27, 2021April 6, 2021

Launching the Psychology Club

I came to George School with a strong interest in psychology and with my friends, started the Psychology Club during my sophomore year.

by Cecilia Wang '22March 23, 2021May 14, 2021

Planning for College with a Friend

My college counselor helped me feel confident about my choices and preparation. I would describe the relationship with my college counselor as not only a partnership but also a friendship.

by Howard Chan '21 March 20, 2021May 14, 2021

Growing as a Writer at George School

George School provided many challenges and opportunities for creative expression, and I’ve grown tremendously as a writer during my time here. One of the ways I grow as a writer is through reading, and I’ve been exposed to a myriad of excellent literature in my time at George School.

by Rhianna Searle '23 March 16, 2021May 14, 2021

Prefects Help Make George School Feel Like Home

Prefects are student mentors who live in each residence hall and set examples as strong leaders and role models. They help with check-in times and study hall, providing advice and wisdom. They also create and lead community-building activities.

by Zau Haskins '21March 13, 2021March 18, 2021
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