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Date : Friday, 03 September 2010
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The High School Opens its Doors

Parents filled the forum, halls, and classrooms of the High School Thursday evening. The Open House event began with encouraging words from the Director Greg MacGilpin as he complimented the parents for demonstrating their interest in the high school through their attendance, and asked parents to be as invovled in upcoming events this year. Chris Brown, our High School Principal, welcomed the parents and spoke of the necessary high school lessons we learn wehn making mistakes. After CDS Teachers and Staff were introduced, parents experienced a sample of the classes their sons and daughters attend daily. Over 100 students were represented by their parents, marking a 50% increase in attendence last year. Thank you Parents!

 
CDS National Honor Society Planning The Year

National Honor Society has planned a number of events to practice leadership and to raise funds for the 2010-2011 school year. Projects this year include NHS Free Tutoring for CDS students on Wednesdays after school until 4:30 p.m., Terra Nostra, and Recycling Program. Meetings are held Tuesdays in Mr. Brekke’s room during lunch.




 
Best Wishes to CDS Class of 2010

Best Wishes to Country Day School’s Class of 2010

 

As we reach the end of our own first week of School at CDS, we are also thinking of our 44 recent graduates of the Class of 2010 and their first days at the colleges, universities and programs around the world. Through years of experience here, we know they are prepared for the next part of their education, and we look forward to hearing about our graduates’ successes from near and far. Whether online or visits over the holidays, we will keep connected.

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On My Honor...
forum_smallThe High School will focus on “Learning with Honor and Integrity” this year.  The entire high school, students and staff, assembled to discuss the implementation of the new High School Honor Code. Two high school senior leaders, Manfred Reiche and Daniela Mekler spoke about how integrity has implications in sports as well as in the classroom.


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High Five (A weekly top five list)

"What are the top five things about being a Senior in the High School?"

1 The Senior Study Lounge       
2 Free Period                             
3 Freedom of Class choices
4 Varsity Sports
5 The Knowledge Bowl
 
 
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