- Why PDS
- Why a Boy's School
- Building Boys Making Men Character Education
- Signature Programs
- Notable Alumni
- Blog: Strategic Parenting
- Blog: How Do You Build a Boy?
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What does the future of K-12 education look like? How can we prepare students for their future and not our past?
At Presbyterian Day School, we're not just asking that question, we're working on answering it by leading the way with an innovative approach to elementary education.
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Whether they are learning to draw, play an instrument, or shoot a basketball, boys love the hands-on, active, creative approach that we offer at PDS.
His understanding of words and language becomes more complex, and he loves to sing and repeat nursery rhymes. He will readily express affection and is active and playful.
Self-regulation can be a challenge, but with the help of loving, patient teachers, he learns to express his wants and needs in appropriate ways, as he builds meaningful friendships. Every day is an opportunity to experience the splendor of childhood.
PK boys love to work with their hands — whether forming letters or constructing animals from Play-Doh.
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We intentionally educate and nurture the heart, soul, mind, and body of each boy.
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We know, nurture, and love each boy as a unique child of God.
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We teach the Bible and model the Christian faith to our boys.
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We aren't just teachers; we are life-long learners and students.
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We push students to engage as thinkers.
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In an increasingly connected world, our curriculum has a global perspective.
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Flexible teaching strategies seek to maximize learning for each boy.
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Our assessments aren't just a way to measure learning — we want our boys to demonstrate understanding.
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We seek to enroll boys from diverse backgrounds.
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We seek balance and excellence in all we do.
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We aren't just boy-friendly; we're boy-specific.
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Our program sets a foundation of learning that will help boys thrive beyond PDS.
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We take time to make sure our faculty and staff are growing spiritually.
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We hold high standards for ourselves, pushing ourselves to reflect, renew, and grow.
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