WORK AT GRADED

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MISSION

VISIONIndividuals empowered to reach their potential and positively impact the world.

CORE VALUESIntellectual CuriosityPerseveranceRespectIntegrity Kindness

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GRADEDAT A GLANCE

FACULTY

STUDENTS

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS BY REGION/COUNTRYCLASS OF 2019

FOUNDED IN 1920,Graded is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian, nonprofit American day school serving an international community.

The school follows an American curriculum with instruction in English and is accredited in the United States by AdvancED and in Brazil by the Ministry of Education.

USA43%

BRAZIL38%

OTHER COUNTRIES

5%

CANADA, UK, AUSTRALIA, AND NEW ZEALAND

14%

STUDENT/ FACULTY RATIO

8:1 71% HAVE ADVANCED DEGREES(MASTER’S AND/OR DOCTORATE)

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ARGENTINAAUSTRALIAAUSTRIABELGIUMBOLIVIABRAZILCANADACHILE

CHINACOLOMBIACUBADENMARKESTONIAFRANCEGERMANYGREECE

GUATEMALAHUNGARYINDIAIRELANDISRAELITALYJAPANLEBANON

MEXICONETHERLANDSPANAMAPARAGUAYPERUPHILIPPINESPOLANDPORTUGAL

RUSSIASAUDI ARABIASINGAPORESOUTH AFRICASOUTH KOREASPAINSWEDENSWITZERLAND

TAIWANTUNISIAUKRAINEUNITED KINGDOMUNITED STATESURUGUAYVENEZUELA

65%INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

66%BRAZILIAN

100%AMERICAN

DIPLOMAS EARNED BY THE CLASS OF 2019

USA 76%

CANADA 3%

UK 6%

EU 6%

BRAZIL 4%

ASIA 4%

LATIN AMERICA 0.9%

AUSTRALIA 0.1%

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LOWER SCHOOLGraded’s Lower School is a lively community of teachers and learners. Students in the Pre-primary Montessori Program interact in mixed-age classrooms, gaining confidence and independence through self-directed learning. Dedicated faculty empower students in grades 1-5 to take ownership of their learning and to reflect upon their goals. During these years, students develop foundational skills, while immersing themselves in art, music, world languages, and physical education. Learning comes to life during community assemblies and on field trips.

MIDDLE SCHOOLIn middle school, academics are balanced with arts, community service, and athletics. Students explore newfound independence, while learning to think critically and to confidently express their ideas. Our daily Community Time incorporates assembly, advisory, and activities. This program enables students to hone social skills and explore interests beyond the curriculum.

HIGH SCHOOLGraded’s rigorous High School academic program prepares students for undergraduate study at the world’s top colleges and universities. The majority of our graduates earn three diplomas – American, Brazilian, and International Baccalaureate. They balance a rich program of extracurricular activities, assume leadership roles, and engage in community-based projects.

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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNINGLearning through experience is an integral part of Graded’s curriculum. Lower School students learn about pollination at a bee farm and imports and exports at the Port of Santos. Upper School students travel throughout Brazil to engage with nature, encounter real-life situations, and immerse themselves in authentic, local communities.

ATHLETICS Athletics play a pivotal role in preparing our students for the future, promoting their physical and emotional well-being, instilling confidence, and nurturing self-discipline. All of our students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports, such as basketball, soccer, swimming, volleyball, track and field, and softball.

ARTSAt Graded, we offer an abundance of visual and performing arts courses. The 7900-square-meter Lemann-Tully Arts Center is a real showstopper, boasting multiple spaces, including a black box theater, ceramics studio, photography lab, and music practice rooms.

SERVICE The academic, social, and emotional benefits of service learning are immeasurable. By giving back to their communities, students become more aware and responsible members of society. Graded’s well-established Community Service Program strives to develop more thoughtful, compassionate, and engaged global citizens.

LIFE AFTER GRADEDGraded alumni attend the world’s most prestigious colleges and universities. They excel as award-winning filmmakers, game-changing entrepreneurs, distinguished college professors, rock musicians, authors, and social innovators. Alumni fondly describe their experiences at Graded as “the best years” of their lives.

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DISCOVER VIBRANT SÃO PAULO.

As a Graded faculty member, you will be living in São Paulo,

Brazil’s financial powerhouse and cultural mecca. The city, also known as “Sampa,” is home to approximately 12.2 million people and some of the world’s largest diasporas. São Paulo prides itself on its cultural diversity, eclectic food scene, world-class museums, and dizzying nightlife. Graded faculty and staff live in a range of neighborhoods. You can choose to live close to the school in leafy Morumbi or across the bridge in happening Pinheiros, trendy Vila Madalena, or upscale Itaim Bibi.

A SCHOOL COMMUNITYSince 1920, Graded has demonstrated a tradition of building and nurturing its diverse community. During the school year, events, clubs, and celebrations for faculty/staff include:

• Socials• Guided São Paulo Tours• Teacher Appreciation Week• Thanksgiving• Celebration of the World• Festa Junina• Holiday Party• Book Club• Poker Night• Trivia Night• Graded Runners Fitness Club• Yoga• Zumba• Coed Volleyball Club

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AND BEYOND.

Exotic Brazil, the world’s fifth largest country, is renowned for its vibrance and abundant

biodiversity. Brazilians are warm and open people who proudly celebrate their African, European, Asian, and Middle Eastern heritage. Home to beautiful beaches, Carnival, capoeira, bossa nova, samba, and the world’s most ardent soccer fans, Brazil offers something for everyone.

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIESTravel opportunities abound throughout Latin America. Brazil, with its vast and diverse territory, is home to the Amazonian rainforest, the Pantanal wetlands, magnificent Iguaçu Falls, as well as spectacular beaches and mountains.

Brazil’s cities captivate even the most seasoned traveler. Breathtaking Rio de Janeiro, nestled between golden beaches and verdant peaks, boasts World Heritage Site status. In Salvador,

colonial architecture spills down cobblestone streets, while the rhythms of capoeira resound.

Many Latin American destinations are only a plane ride away. Explore Machu Picchu, the Uyuni Salt Flats, and Patagonia. Tango in Buenos Aires and meander the streets of Cartagena. As South America’s major travel hub, São Paulo is the perfect starting point to explore the continent.

Travel by car:São Paulo coast - 2 hoursParaty, Rio de Janeiro - 4 hours

Travel by plane:Rio de Janeiro - 45 minutesFlorianópolis - 1 hourMinas Gerais - 1.5 hoursSalvador - 2.5 hoursBuenos Aires - 3 hoursSantiago - 4 hours

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JULY202121-2827-31

Administrators’ first dayNew faculty arriveNew Faculty OrientationAll-faculty Professional Learning

AUGUST33-45

New Student OrientationAll-faculty work daysFirst day of school for students

SEPTEMBER713-1718

Brazilian Independence Day (No school)Classroom Without Walls (CWW) Trips for Upper SchoolLower School Faculty Professional Learning (No school for all students)

OCTOBER9 1214-181721-22

Faculty Professional Learning (No school for all students) Nossa Senhora Aparecida (No school)Graded Centennial WeekGraded Centennial CelebrationFull-day of PP-12 Parent-Teacher Conferences

NOVEMBER215202627

Finados (No school)Proclamação da RepúblicaConsciência Negra (No school)Thanksgiving (Half-day)No school

DECEMBER1718

Last day of school for students (Half-day)Last faculty day

JANUARY252627

São Paulo Founder’s DayNew Student Orientation (All-faculty work day)First day of school for students

FEBRUARY15-1617-19

Carnaval (No school)No school

APRIL1213-1421

Faculty Professional Learning (No school for all students) Good Friday (No school)Full-day of PP-12 Parent-Teacher ConferencesTiradentes (No school)

MAY1 29

Labor DayHigh School Graduation

JUNE341516

Corpus Christi (No school)No schoolLast day of school for students (Half-day)Last faculty day

School day Faculty work day (no students) No school

Parent-Teacher Conferences Classroom Without Walls (CWW) Trips for Upper School

DRAFT

Av. José Galante, 425 São Paulo, SP - Brazil - 05642-000

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