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Learning through positive and supportive relationships
“No significant learning takes place without a significant relationship,” says Dr. James Comer of Yale University’s Child Study Center.1
To develop a positive and trusting teacher/student relationship conducive to learning is to first focus on how a child best learns and facilitate concept understanding through his or her learning profile. Children keenly sense when relationships are authentic, and within a caring relationship, they feel valued and more confident academically. Our teachers understand that each child has unique learning needs, challenges, passions, and dispositions which play key roles in thinking; by contextualizing his or her development, teachers can better differentiate lessons, meaningfully set high expectations, and value the efforts of young students in their unique learning trajectories. Within a secure base, students feel that their teachers want them to learn; we hope to help them strengthen character traits necessary for success, in school and in life. At Country Day, our “whole child” approach fosters feelings of optimistic respect that help motivate and empower students to be more self-aware, active participants in learning. It provides the psychological scaffolding necessary for a child to make the most of educational opportunity.
We know that children who develop well, learn well.
Children spend at least one-quarter of their waking hours in school. This time to learn is maximized when a child feels connected to caring, encouraging and dedicated teachers. At Country Day, we intentionally embrace the whole child so that s/he can confidently and successfully embrace learning.
1 Comer, James P. (2004). Leave No Child Behind: Preparing Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s World.
Established in 1929, Metairie Park Country Day School is a Pre-K through Grade 12, co-ed, independent, non-denominational school located in the old Metairie. Our mission is to enrich the lives of talented young people in a dynamic learning environment, building strength of intellect and strength of character within a community that is simultaneously challenging and supportive. Our students learn to be flexible, to be adaptable, and to face the challenges of life with honor, optimism, confidence, creativity, and a sense of humor.
Country Day accepts qualified students without regard to race, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin.