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4 | august 8, 2019 | 22nd century media private school Guide 22ndCenturyMedia.com Countryside Day School continues to fill niche in community Countryside Day School, a renowned institution in Northbrook for more than 50 years, continues to fill a niche in the educational market by providing students 16 months through eighth grade with an unique learning experience that emphasizes not only rigorous academic studies but also the development of critical character skills essential for success not just in school, but more importantly in life. Countryside is committed to working in partnership with parents to help young people become more than great students but also exceptional adults. Faculty at Countryside understands education in a broader and deeper context than conventional schools. Teachers see school as an internship to adulthood in which students develop a strong sense of agency and empathy. Countryside students feel a deep responsibility to make a contribution. This is accomplished in classes that are “micro-societies” designed to emulate real life, with mixed ages, the expectation to take initiative, permission to follow interests which develops deep concentration and an intrinsic love of learning and room to learn that failing is necessary in order to accomplish great things. This great work is also accomplished with uniquely strong one-to-one studentteacher relationships where teachers do more than offer academic content but also serve as mentors to their students. Teachers’ knowledge of each individual student is one of the most treasured aspects of the Countryside experience by both students and parents alike. It is also what makes the role of teaching so inspiring that Countryside Day enjoys very little teacher turnover. The final piece of the Countryside success strategy is a close working relationship with parents in which faculty share observations of their students, seek information from parents about what they see at home, and make recommendations regarding parenting based on the expert, collective experience of master teachers. The CDS faculty is keenly aware of the changes in culture that are impacting children and families and how these changes are affecting the development of young people. The mission of Countryside Day School is to provide an education that assists students in developing the qualities of respect, responsibility and resourcefulness so they become great students and exceptional adults. Countryside’s website, countrysideday. org, is a great place to start your research, but families say, without exception, that it is a visit to the classrooms themselves that reveal the unparalleled and awe-inspiring educational experience. Parents are encouraged to schedule a personalized tour anytime. Submitted by Countryside Day School, 1985 Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL, 60062, (847) 498-1105, countrysideday.org. DISCOVER THE COVE COMMUNITY. HYDE PARK DAY SCHOOL Transformingthe LivesofBright Childrenwith LearningDisabilities IMAGINE IF BEING PART OF A COMMUNITY WAS PART OF THE CURRICULUM. At The Cove School, students with complex learning disabilities receive direct support to make and maintain authentic peer relationships. Cove’s leading-edge instructional methodologies, including classroom ability-grouping, allow students to feel at home within alearning environment. With over twenty-five after school activities, monthly social events and limited class sizes, Cove gives students the opportunity to find the community meant for them. Join us for an Open House at The Cove School on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Please RSVP to mditthardt@coveschool.org Campuses in Chicago, Northfield, andLemont hydeparkday.org PASS THIS ALONG TO OTHER PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS 350 Lee Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 847.562.2100 • www.coveschool.org
22ndCenturyMedia.com private school Guide 22nd century media | august 8, 2019 | 5 North Shore Country Day focuses on what matters In 1919, North Shore Country Day (NSCD) was the visionary answer to a fundamental question: What matters most when educating a child? Since then, NSCD has continually refined its answer to propel the school’s educational model forward with purpose and passion, building a transformative JK-12 community on four essential pillars: Purposeful Challenge — Truly knowing each student allows faculty to challenge and support them as people and learners. Intentional Design — NSCD carefully crafts its entire JK-12 program to optimize learning, develop skills and prioritize wellness. Courageous Exploration — The school pushes students to participate widely and take risks regularly, ensuring they stretch, explore stumble and grow. Conscientious Community — The diverse community and collaborative culture help students understand themselves and their obligations to each other, their communities and their world. North Shore Country Day is a place where school is engaging, interesting, rigorous and fun. Teachers know each student and set the bar high in order to build confident, independent thinkers. Students balance passions with responsibilities and learning becomes a way of life. Early Childhood Every moment in NSCD’s junior and senior kindergarten program is an opportunity for joyful learning. These youngest students are known and loved, they’re empowered and encouraged. Asking questions, making choices, listening, participating in discussions, sharing, reading books, creating art, making music, speaking Spanish and moving about. Lower School NSCD believes that learning is engaging when it’s meaningful, awakening the senses and opening the mind. Students develop a solid academic foundation, venture into local communities and are encouraged to think globally — not only growing in knowledge but in character. Students learn to speak up and become self-advocates. The goal is to see each child thrive by helping them develop the self-confidence needed to truly blossom in a challenging program. Middle School NSCD Middle School faculty sees the world through students’ eyes, and not only understand but truly enjoy adolescents. They also set high standards and demand academic accountability. The school welcomes spontaneous ideas that enhance learning: An experiment becomes a Science Olympiad project, a debate evolves into a Model United Nations presentation and a servicelearning exercise builds awareness to enlighten others. Upper School The North Shore Country Day Upper School is vibrant, challenging, engaging and intentionally designed for learning. The long-block schedule is just one example. With four 75-minutes classes per day, students have time to practice and develop skills, and understand and analyze material on a deeper level. It also provides teachers flexibility to design a range of learning experiences. The goal is to support meaningful academic engagement, inquiry-based and experiential learning and a more balanced and healthy school experience. Outcomes The true outcome of a North Shore Country Day education is seen in graduates who advance into college and the world fully prepared for whatever comes next. They are exceptionally equipped with the skills and the mindsets to make an impact on their world after years spent exploring, collaborating and embracing the school’s motto, “Live and Serve.” Submitted by North Shore Country Day School, 310 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka, IL, 60093, (847) 446- 0674, nscds.org.
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