Financial aid will continue to be offered for qualified families. As the Head of School is hired by and reports to the Board of Trustees, the majority of the committee is comprised of Board members, all of whom are former or current parents at Helios: Christian Dubiel, Lillie Stephens, Shawn Sears, Marco Mena, and myself. Poughkeepsie Day School: Culture Video (2019 Video) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Christopher Nostrand Cast (in credits order) Produced by Music by Ike Shaw Cinematography by Christopher Nostrand Film Editing by Christopher Nostrand Sound Department Camera and Electrical Department Zach Bell . 260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Additionally, a school wide survey was also conducted. "We focus on fostering intellectual discourse with the important ideas," says Chant, "and look at both sides to see what's well-thought-out and what assumptions underlie the arguments. This last week has been a rapid sprint of painting walls and planning curriculum, developing new ideas, and refining those from past years. Over the past few weeks, CS&A have met with parents, teachers and administrators, students, and the Board to gather input from all Helios constituencies. "Students are actively engaged with Poughkeepsie and all over the Hudson Valley, from caring for animals at Sprout Creek Farm in PreK, creating design solutions at The Landing (an assisted living center) in Middle School, to working with Hudson River Housing on their fundraising in Upper School." Poughkeepsie Day School is accredited by theNew York State Ryan Santistevan is the breaking news reporter for the Poughkeepsie Journal. Avg. BCD is full of happy, engaged kids who are self-confident and inquisitive . During his visit, many commented on how eagerly he engaged with the students and immersed himself in the dialogs and learning. Thank you for your continued support of Helios, and best wishes for a healthy and happy new school year! View the profiles of people named Ben Chant. The PDS community embraces democratic ideals. Masters, says Danforth, leverages its 12-mile proximity to the city both by trips there and in the caliber of mentors handy. "This is my eighth school, and I love the excitement and joy in the airthat, and the culture of kindness. Most recently, he was Head of School at Poughkeepsie Day School. As it reopens this fall, the school's new leadership says it has a plan for addressing those concerns, which includes lowering tuition rates by 20%, improving teachers salaries and, in time, relocating from its longtime home on Boardman Road. act for the common good. Read Chronogram September 2018 by Chronogram on Issuu and browse thousands of other publications on our platform. Poughkeepsie Day School`s philosophy of progressive education has learn to examine and express their own identities. The news comes after Head of School Ben Chant on April 21 said, due toa mix of factorsincluding coronavirus and a decrease in admissions, the 86-year-old school would close its doors in June. education for eighty-five years. community-oriented citizens it most needs. At We strive to foster a spirit of optimism and courage. Grades 10 12 $33,100, Community Service, Creative Writing, GBSTA, Geography Bee, Jazz Ensemble, Life Drawing, Literary Magazine, Math Games, Model Congress, Music Ensembles, Newpaper, Peer Counseling, S.A.D.D., Scottish Dancing, SOS (Planned Parenthood Peer Education), Woodworking, Yearbook, Youth Against Discrimination. We will share further details and provide a way for you to provide feedback once we are at that stage in the search. Chant said in April thatenrollment was on a steady decline since 2010, when the school served 293 students. Sincerely, Education is integration. "And trust is really critical. sometimes challenging. Sincerely, Graduates community. 'We don't do that here,' they said. Due to COVID concerns, we will need to hold Parent Meetings virtually, but we hope to have in-person meetingswith all necessary precautionswith students, faculty, administrators, and staff. explore new ideas, adopt new practices, and adapt to new We the PDS faculty, students, families and trustees acknowledge that dealing with the human condition is complex and sometimes challenging. Admissions for the 2020-21 school year are open. We hope you will be able to attend these meetings, and we will follow up with you via survey to ask for your thoughts and reflections. Poughkeepsie Day School is an independent progressive school serving 250 students in the Mid-Hudson Valley region, from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. We expect all members of the community to uphold and model the principles of equity and justice. Our Mission Are there positive effects of posting students grades publicly? We are lucky to be here at the school. "You won't find rows of desks, or a lot of laptops open on the table," says Danforth. mind and body, in the pursuit of well-being. The Committee on Admissions considers a variety of factors in Until the finalists are selected, we have promised all candidates confidentiality. Enjoy the remainder of the school year and the summer. According to its official website, "Poughkeepsie Day School creates transformative learning experiences that inspire intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, and compassion. childhood, took notice of emerging theories about learning and Half of our faculty and staff joined with other community groups, including the Poughkeepsie Healthy Black and Latinx Coalition, to gain a deeper understanding of internalized and structural racism and work towards creating meaningful change in our community. It is with great excitement that we announce the appointment of Benedict (Ben) Chant as Helioss next Head of School effective July 1, 2022. Half of our faculty and staff joined with other community groups, including the Poughkeepsie Healthy Black and Latinx Coalition, to gain a deeper understanding of internalized and structural racism and work towards creating meaningful change in our community. we will begin re-issuing contracts . "We create a situation where they're eager to delve deeper," says Chant. COVID-19: Poughkeepsie Day School to close in June, officials cite decline in enrollment, revenue, Poughkeepsie Day School: To remain open if enrollment benchmark reached, COVID-19: Students' mental health needs soar as schools seek solutions. Families who received aid in their contract from earlier in the year don't need to reapply. All Rights Reserved. Grade 9 $31,750 At Poughkeepsie Day School, we recognize that children are curious and strive to give them the time and space to pursue ideas and knowledge. and the PDS community. Avg. In the words of a Berkshire Country Day School parent: "The essence of BCD is that it's a great and unique learning environment there's nothing else like it that I've ever seen. The application deadline for Poughkeepsie Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round). The school has expanded and become more We greatly appreciate your engagement and thoughtful answers to the questionnaires. solutions to intractable problems, and critical, creative An evolving experience. We welcomed our new faculty and staff and we look forward to seeing all of you, adults and children at the different events next week. Transitions provide an opportunity to affirm our ideals and shape our future. Board Secretary Kai Lord-Farmer said the board raised funds necessary to resolve a $1.2 million mortgage issue. Well be in touch in a few weeks with further updates. Education is an act of collective generosity. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, on a spacious 4-acre campus in Sunnyvale, Helios School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Sunnyvale, CA. Find Ben Chant's accurate email address and contact/phone number in Adapt.io. Website. to the flourishing of the whole. Welcome from Ben Chant. Gerstle said the steps taken now are taking into consideration both short- and long-term goals for the institution. Poughkeepsie Day School offers a progressive education that Students Lord-Farmer said the board is in the process of picking leadership and hopes to announce its choices early spring. 0 Reviews The goal is to let you know whats going on at the school, in all divisions, so you have a better sense of what a powerful education your children have the opportunity to experience, at all ages. Reach her at rsantistev@gannett.com; 845-437-4809 or follow her on Twitter, @NewsByRyan_. We hope you have had a wonderful summer and are getting ready for a new and exciting school year! A high school was added and the school moved three times before it landed at its 35-acre campus on Boardman Road in. In addition to changes to tuition and salaries, the task force created an equity and anti-racism council, according to the school. When it closed, the school had roughly 175 students enrolled, Chant had told the Journal. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) The school's previousmission was to "provide the world with the agile, resourceful, self-directed, community-oriented citizens it most needs," according to its site in April. Reach her at kcordero@gannett.com; 845-437-4870; Twitter: @KatelynCordero. Students come from as far south as Peekskill, Woodstock in the west, as far north as Germantown and all the way from Sharon, CT, in the east. AI (Artificial Intelligence), specifically ChatGPT, poses some serious challenges for teachers. Education is freedom. around issues of diversity. "Based on our projections, the business model will allow us to open in the fall with an operational surplus, a first in the five years," Lord-Farmer said, noting selling the campus to move to a smaller location is part of the plan. To respect the confidentiality of the candidates, the search committee will not receive the names of the applicants during this period, although I will check in with Jennifer and Karen regularly to monitor recruiting progress. The schedule for these sessions will be sent out shortly, and we welcome and encourage your participation, which is invaluable as we determine the critical skills, experience, and mindset needed in our next head of school. GreatSchools is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The task force wants the school to place anemphasis on an in-person learning model that allows for a remote learning transition during the COVID-19 pandemic. The average private school tuition in Poughkeepsie, NY is $17,870 for high schools (read more about average, 25 Things You Need to Know About Private Schools, 5 Facts about Montessori, Waldorf & Reggio Emilia Schools. To support the school through a monetary donation, visit the schools website. Facebook gives people the power to share. "The term leap of faith is critical," Luongo said. Grades 3 5 $25,250 Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. We will continue to provide updates as the search progresses. Karen and Jennifer ran the Interim Head of School search that brought Pam to Helios, and the Board of Trustees has hired the same team to assist Helios with this important leadership transition. Please note: Poughkeepsie Day School does not charge a set "In furtherance of these goals, we will begin re-issuing contracts for the 2020-2021 school year this week.". Each candidate will visit for two days, and you will have the opportunity to get to know them, share your Helios experiences with them, and ask them questions. The finalists will be invited to the Helios campus to meet with the broader community. All rights reserved. Concurrent with the constituent conversations via Zoom, Karen and Jennifer will distribute an online survey to the community. Chair of Search Committee. We cultivate the whole person, Thank you so much for your participation in the conversations with Jennifer and Karen, our consultants from Carney, Sandoe and Associates (CS&A), and for sharing your perspective of Helioss needs in the next head of school. I hope you are looking forward to the new school year as much as the faculty and staff are. family configuration, ability and socioeconomic level. "We are confident we will be able to achieve our target enrollment number," He said. Karen, Jennifer, and the CS&A team are sharing this document with their broad educational networks and have begun actively recruiting and speaking with potential candidates. Tuition is $26,000 for the highest grade offered. Our students love to be at school. Poughkeepsie Day School is the leading progressive school in the Hudson Valley, serving nearly 200 students, from PreKindergarten through grade 12. Sarah Brannen, trustee and City of Poughkeepsie Common Council member, saidthe proposed tuition rate is 10% less than the previous contract. The board said the school plans on continuing to offer a strong arts program, multi-age learning opportunities, a curriculum rooted in social and environmental justice and maintenance of the school's current location. democratic ideals. Ben Chant along with the help of Stan Lichens (the PDS Director of Operations) celebrated the solar array coming online with a fun skit with students.