12
meaning of RIGOR.

The Real Meaning of Rigor: More Than Book Learning. Life Learning

Embed Size (px)

DESCRIPTION

The Far Hills difference can make a real difference in your child's future. The balance of academic excellence, a nurturing environment, and a curriculum of empowering and character-defining life skills provides an advantage that your child can only get at Far Hills.

Citation preview

  • meaning of RIGOR.

  • of RIGOR.

    At Far Hills, we hold students accountable not only for

    academic excellence, but also for the mastery of critical

    life skills that are the elements of lifelong achievement,

    happiness, and success.

    they develop the self-esteem to stand up and perform.

    students apart.

  • Shaping remarkable students.

    Dedicated specialists design and teach

    our curriculum in reading, writing,

    languages, math, and science. A variety

    of active, engaging, hands-on teaching

    methods are combined to provide intimate,

    focused on unlocking each childs potential.

    A Far Hills education oers a richer, deeper, more complete educational experience.

    A solid, proven academic approach.

    Building remarkable PEOPLE.

  • Life LEARNING.Along with inspiring passion for academic achievement, our mission is

    to inspire resourcefulness, resilience, and integrity. Children learn both

    More than book learning.

  • Accountability

    Our students are not only measured by their academic performance, but also by

    approach to education. We place equal emphasis on both, and accountability for

    both is the foundation of our community, culture, and code of honor.

    is KEY.

  • ACADEMICS LIFE SKILLS

  • In the Lower School, we carefully, intentionally

    cultivate the genuine and lifelong love of learning.

    Students build strong fundamentals such as

    reading, writing, and math, blended with relevant

    life skills such as relationship building and social

    problem solvingcoupled with an introduction to

    the concept of accountability.

    As students develop and transition, they are equipped at each key point withthe skills they need to move forward confidently, joyfully, and successfully.

    Grades K-4

    POTENTIAL at each level.

    developmental time in a childs life does not

    come purely in the form of worksheets and

    homework assignments. Carefully designed,

    research-proven learning based on

    intentional play at the lower levels assures

    preparedness, receptiveness, comfort, and

    success as each child moves forward.

    Prekindergarten

    Far Hills rigor maximizes

  • As they embark on this time of young adulthood, students are prepared and eager, having

    built well-formed characters, strong personal values, knowledge, and skills. Upper School

    teachers then further build on this formidable framework to help each individual prepare

    for secondary school, continued leadership, and greater achievement.

    Grades 5-8

  • of the life skills that will allow them to embrace opportunity and make the world their own.

    inspired, but are inspired to be passionate about their potential as achievers and leaders in anything

    they pursuein academics, in the professional world, and in life.

    DIFFERENCEcan make a real dierence in your childs future.

  • Schedule a visit at www.cds.org/visit

    Come EXPERIENCE Far Hills.

    experience it for yourself.

  • Far Hills Country Day School

    697 US-202, Far Hills, NJ 07931

    Viewbook1blank pageViewbook2Viewbook3Viewbook4Viewbook5Viewbook6Viewbook7Viewbook8Viewbook9Viewbook10Viewbook11