High Definition Distance
Learning Classroom at Glades Day School
May
20, 2010 —
This year,
Glades Day School and Summit Christian
collaborated to create an environment where
the Physics and Chemistry teachers at Summit
Christian teach Glades Day School students
via high definition synchronous video
conferencing, in real time while teaching
their own students.
This project was awarded the DeWitt E. and
Vera Hooker Fellowship Grant by FCIS in
April 2010.
The program has been a great success thus
far and administrators see this as a
valuable tool for independent schools.
The program will be presented at The Kings
Academy Technology Conference in West Palm
Beach on Friday, May 21, 2010 and at the
FCIS Convention in November of 2010.
The video (link above) was created by
students at Glades Day School under the
supervision of Mrs. Lohmann (Journalism
teacher) and Ms. Primmer (Web Design
teacher). Thanks to David, Abbie Jo,
Caroline, Tanner, and Sydney.
OUR MISSION
It is the mission of Glades Day School, in
partnership with our parents and community,
to provide a safe, nurturing, and
challenging environment, encouraging all
students to grow intellectually, socially,
morally, and physically to their fullest
potential.
In pursuit of this mission,
Glades Day School will:
-
address student needs with a high
quality curriculum and fine arts
program, and an unsurpassed athletic
program;
-
employ an experienced, qualified, and
caring staff;
-
support staff members with qualified
instructional resources and professional
development opportunities.
OUR VISION
With an eye on the future, the faculty
and administration at Glades Day School will
create an environment that promotes student
success in school and in life.
Recognizing the need for students to have
a strong academic base, teachers will stress
skills in reading, writing, mathematics,
science, social studies, and technology.
The arts, physical education, foreign
language, and career/technical education
will be recognized for their importance in
the development of the whole individual.
In pursuit of this vision, Glades Day
School will:
- prepare students to be productive
citizens and lifelong learners,
courageous and able to adapt in a world
of change;
- continue to build and nurture an
enthusiastic and professional staff;
- provide facilities that enhance and
encourage the learning process;
- base the use of new ideas and
techniques on a foundation of proven
practices;
- welcome parent and community
involvement.
A graduate of Glades Day School will have
a record of successful experiences and
valuable academic preparation that will open
many opportunities for the future.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Glades Day School’s philosophy is to
provide an outstanding educational
environment that balances academic,
athletic, and spiritual components that
prepare its students both for college and
for life.
The school fosters individual achievement
and development through a wide variety of
elective and enrichment courses, a strong
program of extracurricular activities, and
an opportunity to join a number of
school-supported activities that encourage
moral and spiritual development. Close ties
between administration, parents, teachers,
and students are welcomed and encouraged in
a pleasant, secure, and supportive
atmosphere.
