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 . We the PDS faculty, students, families and trustees acknowledge that dealing with the human condition is complex and sometimes challenging. What I hope people remember is that the more we can celebrate who we are and be optimistic, and work forward with forward thinking without looking back at some tough times, the better chance we have of marketing what we do best as a school.". Your participation in these conversations and the survey will provide important perspectives that will inform the search, and you will also have the opportunity to recommend potential candidates. Our steadfast commitment to providing an education that liberates the mind and ignites passion and purpose in our students has made us Poughkeepsie`s premier choice for education for eighty-five years. Get contact details including emails and phone numbers (business & personal). The Committee on Admissions considers a variety of factors in "This was made in an effort to attract new students," Brannen said. Hudson Valley, serving nearly 200 students, from PreKindergarten A group of religious men marched down a busy street while reciting The Rosary as backlash continues to grow over the offensive joke about Jesus told by a comedian appearing on The Project. All of this important work takes a steadfast commitment to social and emotional learning. The news comes after Head of School Ben Chant on April 21 said, due to a mix of factors. We spoke to the heads of five local independent schools about their institution's educational philosophies and what they have planned for the upcoming school year. Reach her at rsantistev@gannett.com; 845-437-4809 or follow her on Twitter, @NewsByRyan_. Over the summer, the faculty read Teaching to Transgress by bell hooks and Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People by Mahzarin R. Banaji and Anthony G. Greenwald as part of their study of diversity and dialog. GreatSchools is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, 260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Ben is enthusiastic about connecting with members of the Helios community both on and off-campus as he moves into his role and we are working together to arrange for him to visit Helios again before he formally assumes his duties in July. We will do the workshop again in the near future, so that the remainder of our faculty and staff, as well as other community members, can receive this excellent learning. Terms & Conditions - These include the languages we speak, customs we observe, ways in which we learn, our belief systems, racial identities, age, gender, sexual orientation, family configuration, ability and socioeconomic level. sometimes challenging. and the PDS community. (English Literature and Language), If you're not automatically redirected, please click here. The committee worked thoughtfully and collaboratively and went through an extensive process to screen and assess the candidates using the information and values the Helios community expressed as we launched the search. account are the student's: Poughkeepsie Day School's tuition is approximately $25,675 for private students and $400 for summer students.