A Design for Growth and Learning

April 12, 2012

Two projects for the future

Athletic Fields enhancement and Middle School Learning Community

Vision for the future

Our Campus and our Vision

Enhanced athletic fields

Upgrade the athletic fieldsImprove the existing fieldsAdd a ball diamond for baseball and softball

Upgrade our athletic facilities.

Gilkeson and Kenyon

Gilkeson•Create a Middle School Learning Community•Designate another science lab for high school

Kenyon•Create a large multi-use studio classroom •Combine two smaller rooms to create a large classroom

The Need:

• Athletic fields to support our teams and allow for growth

• Space to meet current needs

• Spaces for learning that reflect how our teachers and students work and learn

Essential Questions

•What are the key drivers of learning today?

•What are the key design principles for schools?

The Six Pillars of Learning at PDSPoughkeepsie Day School develops educated citizens with a passion for learning and

living. It demands responsibility, integrity and mutual respect.

• Active Learning and Experience

• Cultivation of Individual Expression

• Interdisciplinary Learning

• Preparation for College and Career

• Commitment to Community

• A Respect for Diversity

What skills should we teach? Education’s Six C’s

• Creativity

• Character

• Critical thinking

• Communication

• Collaboration

• Cosmopolitanism (cultural competency)

MSLC – design for the futureWe asked our teachers: “What should drive the design thinking?” They said:

Flexible accommodates change, promotes connection,

collaboration community, enables creativity encourages Interdisciplinary independent work reflection

small and large group sunlit quiet space performing space healthy common flow space respectful safe green child-friendly

wired builds community global awareness

inside outside active open closed

Aesthetically pleasing comfortable

Our Design Partner

Fielding Nair InternationalSee their drawings of the project

Watch a short extract from their video

School 2.0 – Designing Tomorrow’s Schools

Fielding Nair International are leaders in 21st century school architecture, creating learning spaces where form follows function

Teachers & students share learning spaces and choose the most appropriate space for a particular project or lesson

Glass Garage Doors and Sliding Doors will connect the studios to the commons to expand project work space.

Sliding doors between the learning studios will allow for team teaching and collaboration, and movement outdoors when needed.

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Where does the money come from…?

• The Capital Fund: Previous generations of parents and supporters had the foresight to create a fund for capital projects. They invested in the future of PDS and its students. We are the beneficiaries of their generosity and commitment.

• Fundraising: We look to our current families and friends to support this project and continue to create opportunities for our children and their future.

Questions?We welcome your thoughts, questions

and ideas.

jholford@poughkeepsieday.org

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