Miami Country Day School - Bald Eagle Yearbook (Miami Shores, FL)

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HEADMASTER William J. Creeden B.S., M.S.Ed., University of Pennsylvania. 36 MR. CREEDEN Verification - Progress - Enthusiasm. Thanks. These three words capture much of what l987-88 for the Miami Country Day School community was all about. The Florida Council of independent Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools verified that our educa- tional programs are well above average for their accreditation standards. FCIS and SACS Committee members deemed Coun- try Day a happy school where many fine things occur educa- tionally for young people. FCIS continued our accreditation and we were newly accredited by SACS. Yet, far more important that schoolwide accreditation, some- thing else was verified this school year: life is fragile. We lost one of our own - Ricardo Baboun. His death shocked. sad- dened and stilled us for a time. His death reminded us of what a gift life is and how we value and use such a gift. Despite Ricar- do's physical absence, his spirit goes forward with each one ofus and will always remain a part of Miami Country Day. God bless you, Ricardo! Our ongoing progress could be highlighted by Country Day's selection by the Council for America Private Education as.a nominee for the United States Department of Education's pres- tigious national School of Excellence Award. Too, the addition and completion of the J. Calvin Rose Athletic Center demon- strated our constituency's commitment ot progress and excel- lence of facilities and programs. And, nearly six hundred stu- dents progressed successfully through the educational process of an academic year developing their six human potentials. Enthusiasm! Enthusiasm - the watchword for i987-88. Parents come right to the forefront when we mention enthusiasm. The Parents Association contributed so much this year. The faculty, staff, students, and trustees were right there also, but it was the general enthusiasm and involvement of the parents that carried the year. Lastly, special thanks to the faculty whose herculean efforts for the accreditation Self Study. the FCIS and SACS evaluations. and the CAPE application set you in a class by yourself. You are very special people as your students and their parents know. Let us - all who make up the Miami Country Day community - look to the future together! William J. Creeden Headmaster

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DIRECTOR OF UPPER SCHOQL The Upper School sees its mission as the fa- cilitating of the development of the whole student. Building around the dual parts of the curriculum, English and mathematicsf- the division provides students with exciting opportunities for academic growth. The ad- visory system creates a bond that enables teachers to work with students in address- ing the values issues that arise during these years. A broad spectrum athletic and activi- ties program galvanizes school spirit, builds self-esteem, and ensures physical well-be- ing. Preparing students for a productive college career at a school that is a comfortable, challenging one is a major concern of the di- vision. To date, IOO per-cent of our MCDS graduates have been accepted to four-year colleges of their choice. l987-88 was an introspective year for the Upper School as it prepared for the visita- tions of professional teams from the Florida Council of Independent Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Laudatory commendations were is- sued by both groups. During the year, a cur- riculum committee studied the division's curriculum to ensure that it met the needs of all students who have exhibited average to above average ability in academics. Virgil Rogers A B Thomas More College M.A.. Ph.D., University of Cincinnati 1,-. I 1