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Learning is styled to each individual. Learning is development to ensure everyone’s needs can be met

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Dwight offers many opportunities for community service - through CAS and special fairs or campaigns for a charity; also collections for trips and materials to targeted groups.

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I use technology to foster discussions, maintain grades, and increase information literacy  with varied types of sources.

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I use technology to foster discussions, maintain grades, and increase information literacy  with varied types of sources.

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In theater, Dwight Courses students take an Honors Level Theater course alongside DP students. All creative tasks are the same standard as HL, but some of the academic writing is modified.

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Presentations on smart board, virtual labs in MYP chemistry and physics, games - Quizziz, !Kahoot

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I use technology to support each of my lessons, to help students visualize the material, and to playfully engage with the material.

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Assessment is integrated into the unit of inquiry for a whole student mastery and comprehension. Students are encouraged to stretch their application of understanding to other classes.

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I will give you a specific example: In the past (before the pandemic) we, Language teachers, invited bilingual parents to work one-on-one with our students in class to help them develop their oral skills in the target language. This year, we would like to offer the opportunity for bilingual students to become the tutor of a language acquisition learner who may need extra-help.

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Collaborations with other Dwight Campuses around the world.

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I aim to create a classroom community were every student feels they are an integral member and can persue their spark of genius.

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Global mindedness is often more of a feeling that comes from how students relate to each other, but I try my best to hold students accountable in how they speak to each other and to be mindful of varied perspectives.

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Global mindedness is often more of a feeling that comes from how students relate to each other, but I try my best to hold students accountable in how they speak to each other and to be mindful of varied perspectives.

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Preschool and MS science work together to promote learning within our community; micro course offers alternative and more personalized science topics

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Preschool and MS science work together to promote learning within our community; micro course offers alternative and more personalized science topics

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There is a generous fund for professional development
Concerns are listened to and responded

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I am very happy to have access to different devices. The school has smart boards in every PYP class, which make interactive experiences more fun. I love using different websites to read books, complete worksheets and even play games to help students become more engaged and work on challenging their knowledge. Technology is a great tool to work individually as well as in groups. The fact that we can use Google Classroom, Canvas and Class Dojo is great opportunity for teachers and students to communicate with each other in order to clarify and answer questions even outside the classroom.

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All work is posted on Canvas, PPT presentations are used daily, digiexam is used for taking tests for those with laptop accommodations, laptops are sometimes used for students' notetaking, sometimes kahoots or padlets or slidos are used as tools. I also show students youtube videos often to enhance their understanding of certain content.

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We use a digital journal as a way of tracking student's work in real time, as well as our feedback.

Students then showcase their final work during gallery walks and installed design shows within our Columbus Avenue store-front display space.

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We have a dedicated director of service learning.

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Through the appointment of a CAS/SA coordinator, along with a team to support, we are able to directly assist our students in their service learning. Ideally, subject teachers are embedding authentic opportunities for their students to align the curriculum they are learning with relevant service.

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Technology is used throughout the curriculum- digital labs, research, providing lots of ways for students to interact with lessons and material in many ways

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The school has a generous PD program thanks to its Foundation - allwing us to attend IB workshops, and a variety of speacialized training beyond that.

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In this subject area, Technology is a main resource for learning.  We use both cloud-based programs and apps for creating, performing and responding.  Using this technology allows for students to work at their own level and pace, but still achieving the expectations of the given assessment(s).  

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In this subject area, Technology is a main resource for learning.  We use both cloud-based programs and apps for creating, performing and responding.  Using this technology allows for students to work at their own level and pace, but still achieving the expectations of the given assessment(s).  

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Dwight offers counselors for each school level; providing opportunities to talk about feelings; providing surveys and self-reflection questionnaires.

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Students have school issued technology which is used in class and for homework assignments. Interactive lessons using technology (surveys, kahoot, etc.)

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Domain H - The Sparkathon - this year's focus is on emergency shelter design and helping students living in refugee camps.

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Domain H - The Sparkathon - this year's focus is on emergency shelter design and helping students living in refugee camps.

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Using formative assessment tools gathering student feedbacks, group discussions, peer & self assessments to incorporate global mindedness. 

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Using formative assessment tools gathering student feedbacks, group discussions, peer & self assessments to incorporate global mindedness. 

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We are upskilling students on using the new digital PSAT, including instruction during Community Time

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The School is supportive of our personal goals and the entire appraisal process by allowing - and financially supporting - professional development opportunities.

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We invite students to share their culture in class discussions and projects. We try to choose lesson provocations with a DEI and Global lens in mind.

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These courses provide opportunities for a larger cross-section of students.

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These courses provide opportunities for a larger cross-section of students.

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Parents are asked to join events, such as Parent Association meetings, to feel better connected to the school.

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Parents are asked to join events, such as Parent Association meetings, to feel better connected to the school.

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 It is our intention that all community members feel respected, are provided a voice and find a community of inclusiveness. 

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 It is our intention that all community members feel respected, are provided a voice and find a community of inclusiveness. 

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Performance appraisal process expectations are clear and staff is given clear goals and feedback along the way

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Canvas is used for all teaching and learning content. Resources, tasks and work submission are shared and received through Canvas

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Canvas is used for all teaching and learning content. Resources, tasks and work submission are shared and received through Canvas

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Domain G - In 6-8th grade we are about to rollout a 1:1 with the BBC MicroBit which will help students to demonstrate their learning using low floor - high ceiling technology.

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Domain G - In 6-8th grade we are about to rollout a 1:1 with the BBC MicroBit which will help students to demonstrate their learning using low floor - high ceiling technology.

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Individualized goal setting meetings, highly encouraged to participate in professional development related to individual goals

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By using a variety of learning websites, links, the audio function on canvas and music videos/ short situational videos to engage my students. 

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By using a variety of learning websites, links, the audio function on canvas and music videos/ short situational videos to engage my students. 

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In my introductory lesson students learn about (general) class and homework policies, and build on Dwights policies or supplement them (AI policy). They are linked in the Syllabus (Canvas), where students can find them.
I try to reinforce these policies verbally in the class as a reminder when the situation arises.

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Homework and resources are posted electronically on Canvas, and students use that platform to track their work, their deadlines, their upcoming assessments, etc.

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In the resources on MyDwight in resources and our handbook (also on MyDwight).

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In the resources on MyDwight in resources and our handbook (also on MyDwight).

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keeping detailed notes
providing multi-cultural resources
using graphs to track the data.

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An ongoing discussion is how culture influences human behavior

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"Dwight has a clear commitment to offering students complimentary programs outside of their curriculum to develop extensions to their curricular learning"

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Our school has Grade Deans whose responsibilities specifically include the pastoral elements of students' work/life, as well as a three-person Counselor team, ready to help with psychological and emotional issues as they arise, both in and out of class.

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The ib curriculum offers students diploma program that is recognized around the world. The ib diploma itself is an incredible achievement, as well as a rigorous guide for excellence.

The 3 integral pillars of learning are woven into the fabric of the Dwight ib courses and inform the pace and learning objectives.

Personalized Learning

Dwight embraces the individuality of each learner, as no two students are the same. Dwight supports these student journeys through a robust academic curriculum and after-school programs. Dwight makes it a priority to focus on and develop each child’s spark of genius. Whether connecting a student with an exceptional mentor, designing tailor-made enrichment, crafting a special study abroad opportunity, or providing an innovative program or tutorial, Dwight recognizes and fosters each student’s gifts and talents.

Community

Dwight’s community is a family of diverse individuals whose collective goal is to build a better world. The power of our learning environment is enhanced by connecting and valuing the different contributions and talents of all members. Through unlimited service, leadership, programmatic, and scholarship opportunities, we inspire students to find their own unique paths to action.

Global Vision

Dwight’s mission, vision, and pillars extend globally across our network of schools and is supported by the International Baccalaureate ethos. Students develop a sense of themselves, as well as the world around them. Dwight opens students’ hearts and minds through challenges and opportunities, inviting students to build bridges within and between cultures.

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-anticipate student anxieties and explicitly address them
-offer individual meetings with students
-suggest students connect with deans and counseling staff

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Increasing community through collaboration and Socratic seminars and help to understand global perspectives.

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Dwight provides opportunities for students to engage with their community and the global community.

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ESS students coming to River Hudson to help with Environmental Science during the Grade 7 field trip. 

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ESS students coming to River Hudson to help with Environmental Science during the Grade 7 field trip. 

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As we refine the new Community Time in the Upper School, we have greater opportunity to explore social-emotional learning in both large groups and small groups.

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● At no time should children be left unsupervised.
● A written attendance log must be recorded at the beginning of each day.
● Children must be counted frequently, especially when exiting any location and arriving at a new one.
● All playground equipment is to be used in the proper manner under the supervision of an adult.
● A list of children and their allergies must be accessible to the teachers in an area

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Nurturing communication and opportunities for parents to feel uniquely connected with their child’s school

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Provide space in classrooms for students and teachers to interact beyond the curriculum.

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The use of the computers and monitors/ Smart TV's allow students to have access to a larger array of learning resources and Apps Online that helps us, teacher, tremendously to apply differentiation in our lesson plans.

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In theater, technology is taught as a central tool for creating. We use the Ion lighting console, various sound platforms and projection to create theatrical worlds.
Music also uses technology as a central tool for creating.

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Staff have access to PD that they request. Foundation provides funding.

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Staff have access to PD that they request. Foundation provides funding.

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I use technology to enhance my lessons and find resources for my students.

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give time and structure in class to have students document their major assessment scores on specific criteria, perceive patterns and reflect and plan for improvement

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I am supported by my HoD who is frequently checking in with me to see if I have questions or concerns.

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Each student in the middle school is provided with a laptop, which can be used to collaborate on digital assignments and participate in certain aspects of lessons.

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Each student in the middle school is provided with a laptop, which can be used to collaborate on digital assignments and participate in certain aspects of lessons.

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Domain F - the process for PD is easy and accessible. Blue Sky will help track PD and professional growth.

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Domain F - the process for PD is easy and accessible. Blue Sky will help track PD and professional growth.

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I track student assessment data in Canvas under the "Grades" tab, then report the data on MyDwight and Managebac at the end of each term.

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I use the pillars of Personalized Learning, Community, and the Spark of Genius motto to inform my learning as a specialist. I collaborate with classroom teachers and other specialists to make connections that expand from our classroom communities, to our school community, and beyond. I'm passionate about giving students opportunities to explore Sparks and to grow their Sparks

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classes of high level instruction with individualized instruction and accommodations including various ways to show their learning.

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Code of Ethics, ARB Policy, Name & Gender Policy, Gender & Athletics/PE Policy

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I am curious to learn more about what service learning opportunities are available for the MYP

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Resources available: the counselors, school policies, Dwight Community...

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Resources available: the counselors, school policies, Dwight Community...

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Annual goal setting meetings with HODs and Division Heads.

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We are using our newly created Community Time to create time and space for the CAS team, led by Shane Hansen, to work with the students.

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Age appropriate curriculum. Student centered learning.

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Age appropriate curriculum. Student centered learning.

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Student assessment data is stored and used in canvas.

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The school is very supportive of Professional developments. The Foundations department approves workshops and conferences either the ones for IB curriculum as well as the ones about specialties.
The Blue sky program since as a great tool to see our goals and growth areas.

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Our fantastic team of counselors!

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I incorporate social-emotional learning into lessons by staying up to date on the latest research and communicating relevant information to students. At Dwight, students have access to mental health counselors and teacher office hours during lunch.

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-personalized learning
-differentiation
-accessibility to all

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Domain E - by designing relevant and engaging curriculum that helps build skills and confidence.

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Domain E - by designing relevant and engaging curriculum that helps build skills and confidence.

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The school's foundation provides funds for teachers to take advantage of professional development opportunities.

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The school's foundation provides funds for teachers to take advantage of professional development opportunities.

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Students have access to a variety of courses that allow them to pursue things based on interest, rigor (for where they are as a learner), university application need, among other things.

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we strive to create an atmosphere of openness, fairness, trust and mutual respect in our classrooom

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In language class, the lesson comes naturally with global mindedness. The students always have to learn the other way in seeing things and saying things. I think "global mindedness" was built in to the language class.

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Regular, grade-specific student concern meetings allow us to raise social/emotional concerns of students with fellow teachers and share ideas on strategies that work to support the student.

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I try to assign creative projects/presentations every so often that allow the students to focus on something that interests them.

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We use No Red Ink to track student growth in terms of grammar practice.

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Grade level meetings where we discuss needs and struggles or behavioral variations of the students give an opportunity to look at the whole child and consider social-emotional contexts and ways we can support or even communice as needed with families

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Grade level meetings where we discuss needs and struggles or behavioral variations of the students give an opportunity to look at the whole child and consider social-emotional contexts and ways we can support or even communice as needed with families

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We practice developing resilience in response to challenges, such as when things don't go as planned. We use ATL skills to practice collaboration, communication and self-management

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Students find themselves in a class environment that embraces all levels of student readiness in the subject. Learning strategies are implemented in each unit/class activity to ultimately fulfill goals and expectations. Student collaboration is also an integral part of the class, as students continue to develop their social skills.

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The school has three counselors available to meet with students each day. Incident reports are available when necessary.

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The school has three counselors available to meet with students each day. Incident reports are available when necessary.

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Domain D - Students are assessed through assignments submitted in Canvas and from class participation.

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Domain D - Students are assessed through assignments submitted in Canvas and from class participation.

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I use MyDwight and Managebac to post grades. I use Google Sheets and Canvas to follow and track grades.

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Student assessment data is tracked on Canvas and in spreadsheets. I encourage students to practice global-mindedness during lessons by normalizing a culture of sharing stories to expand each other's perspectives.

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Students feel confident to share their thoughts with the rest of the class and their teachers. 

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Students feel confident to share their thoughts with the rest of the class and their teachers. 

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We read texts from a variety of perspectives in order to build self-reflection and empathy. We also encourage self-reflection through narrative writing. When issues come up, we refer those to the counseling staff.

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Timely reporting students behavior to deans and/or the counselor according to the situation so proper support can be provided. Conduct follow ups to ensure the situation has been handled.

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special testing policy
student privacy policy
health and safety policies
assessement policies
school policies on dress code, entrance procedure, and emergency procedures

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Some examples of different policies are listed below.

GENERAL FACULTY DUTIES -
In addition to teaching responsibilities, faculty members are expected to perform a number of supervisory and administrative activities throughout the year. Assignments may include:

Extra-curricular activities

Professional development meetings

Parent receptions

Evening and weekend events

Chaperoning trips

Upper School Saturday morning study hall

Lunch coverage

Study hall and substitution coverage

Support during Quest and EAL August Advantage week

Acting as advisor to students

Library coverage

ASSEMBLIES -

TELEPHONE USE -
The School’s phone lines are available to teachers for School-related calls and/or emergency calls. The phones in Reception are for incoming calls and for students to call their parent/guardian in the event of an emergency or illness.

VOICEMAIL -
Voicemail is provided to administrators, staff, and heads of departments. Outgoing messages should be changed to reflect vacations and absences.

PROGRESS REPORTS AND COMMUNICATION -

We pride ourselves in maintaining excellent internal and external communications regarding students’ academic progress. When a student is struggling academically, teachers should communicate with each other and with a student’s family to try to find ways to help that student succeed.

Furthermore, no family should learn about a student’s poor performance in any class for the first time via his or her report card. Because every student and every family defines “poor performance” differently, it is often best to contact the families of students whose grades are below a 75 average long before the end of a trimester. Doing so can allow teachers and families to work together to help students succeed.

Communication with the family is important to quickly address a student’s needs. Quest and EAL check-ins are requested periodically and should be addressed in a timely manner.

Teachers are required to complete a check-out form in June which outlines that no teacher is to leave for summer break without a review of teacher grades and report card comments by the Head of Department and/or IB Coordinator.

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Domain C - The Dwight Courses program allows students to have a rigorous personalized non-IB program that is based on high-quality learning. 

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Domain C - The Dwight Courses program allows students to have a rigorous personalized non-IB program that is based on high-quality learning. 

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Our School's Policies and Procedures are largely found in the Faculty & Staff Handbook and the Student & Family Handbook. Such examples include our Assessment Policy, Discipline Policy, and Language Policy.

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We could decrease our footprint by using more sensors in labs in science. For instance, if I have a class set of carbon dioxide gas sensors I would not need to use indicators and colorimetry, which produces more waste.

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I try to incorporate as much global context into my lessons as possible - eg. using different currencies in math, and offering scenarios and examples with a non-US focus.

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I use technology for transformative learning experience. Only when software and hardware allow for the creation of new tasks previously inconceivable are my students motivated, engaged, and offered new mediums of self-expression and creative voice that are relevant with their generation.

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I use technology for transformative learning experience. Only when software and hardware allow for the creation of new tasks previously inconceivable are my students motivated, engaged, and offered new mediums of self-expression and creative voice that are relevant with their generation.