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At the end of their journey, Park’s eighth-grade graduates demonstrate a set of unique qualities. They possess a strong and well-rounded academic foundation. They are intellectually engaged and intrinsically curious. They are creative thinkers and collaborative partners. They are advocates for equity and motivated change-makers. And, they are self-reflective leaders, well-prepared to excel in At the Upper Division Parents’ Night in September, Upper Division Head Caroline Beasley presented her take on the crux of adolescence and why Park is uniquely positioned to nourish this vulnerable age. The following is a transcription of sorts: When thinking about human development – especially adolescents in their middle school years – I am… Keep Reading I recently sat down with Sadie Mayes, head of Park’s Music Department, to hear her perspective on the ways performing arts enrich and challenge students as they progress through a Park education. Sadie’s enthusiasm is infectious. She’s excited about all of the opportunities that currently exist for students to perform for an audience. In the… Keep Reading What one new parent has learned about Park’s care for our children. Among the many things parents pay close attention to as their child embarks on a new school adventure is the general “how’s it going?” question. We know our kids are going to have a hard time learn from a leading expert about an important topic of interest to our families. This year’s speaker is the “highly recommended” Dina Rose, PhD, author of the book It’s Not About the Broccoli, who will discuss… Keep Reading Park staged something different this fall. Something special. Something more gras* roots and student-oriented than usual. Something that Kyra Fries, Drama Department Head and Upper Division English teacher had been considering for more than four years. November 16 and 17 saw the debut of Red Curtain Drama: A Showcase of Original and Published Monologues and… Keep Reading