Pike at a Glance
ARTICLES FROM THE QUILL
Feature Articles from The Quill
The Quill is The Pike School's semiannual magazine. It comprises a message from the Head of School, news from each of the three divisions, feature articles on topics of interest to parents and alumni, alumni news, and class notes. It is mailed to some 4,000 members of the Pike community.Below are links that will allow you to download PDFs of the past several issues' feature articles.
Winter '10
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The Distinguishing Slice As misunderstood as it is vital, the Annual Fund is an integral part of an independent school education. |
Fall '08
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Deconstructing a Curriculum Unfettered by standardized, state-designed tests, independent schools bear the responsibility for their own curricula. In its determination to remain in the forefront of educational excellence, The Pike School takes that responsibility seriously. Center of Attention Pike’s New Dahod Center for Community and Creative Learning |
Spring '08
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Defining Leadership at Pike In a setting like Pike, where teachers can know each student individually and well, leaders are recognized not by their titles, but by their behaviors. |
Spring '07
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The Naturing Environment There is a distinct advantage to a school’s being located on thirty-five acres of fields and woods when its teachers strive to incorporate place-based learning into the science curriculum. Cheeseburger Eddie to the Rescue surviving the crayfish unit Dirt Time time spent outdoors, studying the natural world first-hand and up close |
