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by Jamie Baker 14 years ago

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PDS Signature Map

The institution offers a robust curriculum catering to both early childhood and elementary levels, emphasizing academic excellence and 21st-century skills like communication, collaboration, and critical thinking.

PDS Signature Map

PDS

Curriculum

Subtopic
Elementary (1st - 6th)
Early Childhood (PK, JK, SK)
Philosophy

Wilson Early Childhood Center - PK, JK, SK

Family-friendly
parent involvement encouraged
Mother-son events
Father-son events
Play as a Child's Work
Young Leaders
Godly Character
Patience, Self-control, Kindness, Respect
Weekly Chapel
World Languages
Mandarin
Spanish
Technology
Large Motor Skills Development
Small group Instruction
Handwriting Without Tears
Everyday Math
Emerging and Developing Literacy Skills
Leraning Readiness
Hands-on Instruction
Kinesthetic Learners
Boys like to move
Berclair Partnership
Tutoring and Enrichment Center
Communication
Collaboration
Creativity
Critical Thinking

Boy Specialists

Boy-themed learning
Movement and energy
Active, hands-on learning

A Foundation for Life

Faith
Community
Service
Leadership
Character
Scholarship
Wisdom

Excellence in Teaching

National and International Presentations
Teaching Residents
Martin Institute for Teaching Excellence
Worldclas Professional Development
80% of teachers studied at Harvard

Innovation

Tech Coaches
Technology Integration
Metacognition
Thinking Routines
21st Century Skills
Teaching for Understanding
Crain Global Curriculum

Outstanding Academic Performance

74% of boys recognized by Duke Talent ID Program
82% of alumni on academic honor rolls
PDS boys outperform national peers

Building Boys Making Men

Strategic Coacing for Teenage Years
Vision for Godly Manhood
The Noble Knight
The Bold Adventurer
The Heart Patient
The Moral Motivator
The Servant Leader
The Humble Hero
The True Friend
Spiritual Growth
Home-School Partnership
Mentors and Role Models
Class Devotions
Chapel
Bible Classes

The PDS Family

Close Partnership
Love, support, respect
Many parent-son events
Parent involvement encouraged

Public Purpose

Community service
Partnership with public school
Tutoring Center for non-PDS studemts
Training for teachers from other schools

Academic Excellence