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

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DIRECTDR OF IDDLE SC OQL .i ff If John Davies. A.A., LaSalette Junior College, B.A. Merrimack College, M.A., Texas A 8 M. The middle years are a transitional time attended by much change and growth. ln our middle school, we have worked hard to meet the needs of our students - and what a great group of young people they are. Enthusiastic, talent- ed, motivated, energetic, are all words that describe our middle school students. Their enthusiasm is reflected in everything from their play during break time to their participation in sports. The Toy Drive, Tin Can Tuesday, and performances outside the school show their enthusiasm for helping others. The Student Council has set a strong example for the rest of the school. Their enthusiastic leadership has been conta- gious. The depth and variety of talent in our students is notewor- thy. They have distinguished themselves through aca- demic excellence. Middle School students have been rec- ognized for their achievements in athletics, the perform- ing arts, creative writing, public speaking and other areas as well. Finally, if good students make good schools, certainly teachers must share in the credit for the formation of good students. Our Middle School teachers at Miami Country Day are a very caring, concerned faculty who un- derstands and enjoys working with young people during this special time in their lives. It is this combination of wonderful students and teachers that make our middle school the nurturing place that it is. John Davies nf ,, pt, -,1,ff.1,g:g,g,fgM3,w43 :v i-'12-,gf -,-,g:.w',4, ,,yWQ..,ff, ,,,,4.l353gf,k, 31 jf , fu. V, , WH44 ffrfr ,MQM if ff4,.,,4.-,, ,ff ffgf g,f,,-bf-9,0 mvfkfff- . , .,4 ff 111- ,, . Z: 'ii A 'iff' 'WT-2'-, ff-'We f f fsiyhz'-,-'ffifglffc-K f- '4f:1ffaiQ 7 .mf f ff ,ff -1-,9:ff4sff:6f2:1'. ,, ,f 4' yrf 1.-ge , C f ' ' - ,-, fffr affM15W'z f ff f-',. .tm-2 .w.s---A 5 , 1 f, ',f, fl, ff' Q. f , f f5fs2i.5ffgGf. ':,'4 , , ' f--f' 11f'u:fyif,:a,? f,f, f f ., 'f 2' ' f , ,..,, , f f,.,,,f ' fal' i ' ,,.,,,ff-1,f,ff.,. f .fffm,,.. , fl J, ,fa if fi irsizq at V filr. ,yy ,N ,, .,,', ,W y 4 , ,,,,,, X ff ',,1fgif5?3i:.fY-1 ' I' ' nf: iff'-f , - I, f , 3 ff-5444, 38 MR. DAVIES

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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

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DIRECTQR QF LGWER SCHOQL Joyful spirit characterizes the Lower School. The SAC re- port spoke of Country Day as a happy place for children. Our holistic approach seeks the fulfillment of all six human potentials - intellectual, physical, spiritual, social, emo- tional, and aesthetic. Data-based more and more accu- rately describes our school. Experiential learning, process approach, critical thinking and interdisciplinary study are only a few of the ideas based in research that are becom- ing and integral part of our program for life long learning. The exciting news from the United States Department of Education that we have been selected one of eight private schools in Florida to be considered for the next step, a site visit, in the selection process for the prestigious school recognition program was an added honor this year. Marion McKinnon Marion McKinnon. BA., Randolph Macon Woman's College. Nova University. Barry University. MRS. MCKINNON 39