- Why PDS
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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.
- 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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- About
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About Presbyterian Day School
Our mission statement is the same as it was in 1949:
Presbyterian Day School strives to glorify God by developing boys in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man
- About PDS: Our Mission & Vision
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- Admission
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No one knows boys better.
At Presbyterian Day School, we know how to teach boys, reach them, and channel their energies in positive and productive ways.
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No one knows boys better.
At Presbyterian Day School, we know how to teach boys, reach them, and channel their energies in positive and productive ways.
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- Academics
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Building Better Boys.
PDS is a school of tomorrow for the world of tomorrow. Our curriculum focuses on critical and creative thinking, connecting ideas and collaboration. It is both challenging and current...and engaging and exciting to boys.
- Guiding Principles
- Curriculum Guide
- Service Learning
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Building Better Boys.
PDS is a school of tomorrow for the world of tomorrow. Our curriculum focuses on critical and creative thinking, connecting ideas and collaboration. It is both challenging and current...and engaging and exciting to boys.
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- Programs
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Programs
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.
- After-School Programs
- Athletics
- Library / Media Center
- Summer Camps
- Band
- Character Education
- Choir
- Flight Plan Book Series
- Health and Safety
- Private Music Lessons
- Visual Arts
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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.
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Events
Event Registration
For Grades: Young Knights
In this 5 week yoga/mindfulness winter series the boys will stretch, strengthen, and energize their bodies and minds! Being mindful of social distancing we will be practicing mindfulness, yoga movements, relaxation, creative arts, storytelling, and journaling! Now more than ever with an ever-changing status of the world incorporating mindful practices into our daily routine can help calm anxiety and build healthy coping skills!
The boys will explore character education and values such as confidence, gratitude, healthy living, and respect! This series will be lead by a certified yoga instructor. A few of the themes will be Star Wars, Spider-man, Trolls, and Pokemon!
Feel free to bring a personal yoga mat!
Limited spots will be available
Schedule: Mondays, 01/25 - 3/1, sign up for multiple weeks!
| Event Date | Monday, January 25 2021 2:30 pm |
| Event End Date | Monday, March 1 2021 3:30 pm |
| Cut off date | Monday, March 1 2021 12:00 pm |
| Price | $25 per class |
| Minimum | 2 |
| Coordinator | Ellen Kinney |
For Grades: Junior Kindergarten
Come and have fun building with your friends!
Our room will be transformed into a Lego workshop! Hundreds and hundreds of legos….OH MY!
Your imagination is the limit for what you can create!
Let the adventure begin!
Please send an additional snack with your son for our enrichment.
| Event Date | Tuesday, January 26 2021 2:30 pm |
| Event End Date | Tuesday, January 26 2021 3:30 pm |
| Cut off date | Tuesday, January 26 2021 2:30 pm |
| Price | $25.00 |
| Minimum | 5 |
| Coordinator | Shari Caruthers, Holly Yarbrough |
For Grades: Junior Kindergarten
In this 5 week yoga/mindfulness winter series the boys will stretch, strengthen, and energize their bodies and minds! Being mindful of social distancing we will be practicing mindfulness, yoga movements, relaxation, creative arts, storytelling, and journaling! Now more than ever with an ever-changing status of the world incorporating mindful practices into our daily routine can help calm anxiety and build healthy coping skills!
The boys will explore character education and values such as confidence, gratitude, healthy living, and respect! This series will be lead by a certified yoga instructor. A few of the themes will be Star Wars, Spider-man, Trolls, and Pokemon!
Feel free to bring a personal yoga mat!
Limited spots will be available
Schedule: Tuesdays, 1/26 - 2/23, sign up for multiple weeks!
| Event Date | Tuesday, January 26 2021 2:45 pm |
| Event End Date | Tuesday, February 23 2021 3:45 pm |
| Cut off date | Tuesday, February 23 2021 12:00 pm |
| Price | $25 per class |
| Minimum | 3 |
| Coordinator | Ellen Kinney |
For Grades: 4th Grade
Boys will design a parachute using specific materials to successfully land their egg safely without cracking it.
| Event Date | Tuesday, January 26 2021 3:30 pm |
| Event End Date | Tuesday, January 26 2021 4:30 pm |
| Price | $27.00 |
| Minimum | 2 |
| Coordinator | Gerrin Murray |
For Grades: 4th Grade
Boys will design a parachute using specific materials to successfully land their egg safely without cracking it.
| Event Date | Wednesday, January 27 2021 3:30 pm |
| Event End Date | Wednesday, January 27 2021 4:30 pm |
| Price | $27.00 |
| Minimum | 2 |
| Coordinator | Gerrin Murray |
For Grades: Pre-Kindergarten
In this 5 week yoga/mindfulness winter series the boys will stretch, strengthen, and energize their bodies and minds! Being mindful of social distancing we will be practicing mindfulness, yoga movements, relaxation, creative arts, storytelling, and journaling! Now more than ever with an ever-changing status of the world incorporating mindful practices into our daily routine can help calm anxiety and build healthy coping skills!
The boys will explore character education and values such as confidence, gratitude, healthy living, and respect! This series will be lead by a certified yoga instructor. A few of the themes will be Star Wars, Spider-man, Trolls, and Pokemon!
Feel free to bring a personal yoga mat!
Limited spots will be available
Schedule: Thursdays, 1/28 - 2/25, sign up for multiple weeks!
| Event Date | Thursday, January 28 2021 2:30 pm |
| Event End Date | Thursday, February 25 2021 3:30 pm |
| Cut off date | Monday, March 1 2021 12:00 pm |
| Price | $25 per class |
| Minimum | 3 |
| Coordinator | Ellen Kinney |
For Grades: 4th Grade
Boys will learn how to create their own videos the way Zach King would approve.
Must bring laptop and headphones.
| Event Date | Monday, February 1 2021 3:30 pm |
| Event End Date | Monday, February 1 2021 5:30 pm |
| Cut off date | Friday, January 29 |
| Price | $50.00 |
| Minimum | 1 |
| Coordinator | Gerrin Murray |
For Grades: 4th Grade
Boys will learn how to create their own videos the way Zach King would approve.
Must bring laptop and headphones.
| Event Date | Tuesday, February 2 2021 3:30 pm |
| Event End Date | Tuesday, February 2 2021 5:30 pm |
| Cut off date | Monday, February 1 2021 12:30 pm |
| Price | $50.00 |
| Minimum | 1 |
| Coordinator | Gerrin Murray |
For Grades: Junior Kindergarten
Come and have fun building with your friends!
Our room will be transformed into a Lego workshop! Hundreds and hundreds of legos….OH MY!
Your imagination is the limit for what you can create!
Let the adventure begin!
Please send an additional snack with your son for our enrichment.
| Event Date | Thursday, February 4 2021 2:30 pm |
| Event End Date | Thursday, February 4 2021 3:30 pm |
| Cut off date | Thursday, February 4 2021 2:30 pm |
| Price | $25.00 |
| Minimum | 5 |
| Coordinator | Shari Caruthers, Holly Yarbrough |
For Grades: Senior Kindergarten
In this 5 week yoga/mindfulness winter series the boys will stretch, strengthen, and energize their bodies and minds! Being mindful of social distancing we will be practicing mindfulness, yoga movements, relaxation, creative arts, storytelling, and journaling! Now more than ever with an ever-changing status of the world incorporating mindful practices into our daily routine can help calm anxiety and build healthy coping skills!
The boys will explore character education and values such as confidence, gratitude, healthy living, and respect! This series will be lead by a certified yoga instructor. A few of the themes will be Star Wars, Spider-man, Trolls, and Pokemon!
Feel free to bring a personal yoga mat!
Limited spots will be available
Schedule: Fridays, 2/5 - 2/26, sign up for multiple weeks!
| Event Date | Friday, February 5 2021 2:45 pm |
| Event End Date | Friday, February 26 2021 3:45 pm |
| Cut off date | Friday, February 26 2021 12:00 pm |
| Price | $25 per class |
| Minimum | 3 |
| Coordinator | Ellen Kinney |
