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Mission: Holton-Arms School cultivates the unique potential of young women through the education not only of the mind, but of the soul and spirit. In addition to striving to be the best school in the world, we want Holton to be the best
In addition to striving to be the best school in the world, we want Holton to be the best school for the world.
What it is: An approach and philosophy of education What it is not: A program or one-off initiative An evolution from years of work A new idea An integrated approach “where different goals and initiatives [will] feel aligned.” A collection of unrelated initiatives
With Learn Well, Live Well, Lead Well, Holton-Arms employs a comprehensive, multi-dimensional philosophy of education.
health and wellbeing, global competencies and diversity, equity and inclusion.
preparation they need to become leaders who will change the world for the better. To cultivate the unique potential of today’s girls to become change agents in our “complex and changing” world, we believe their education needs be one in which they are given the tools to learn well, live well, and lead well.
Mind
The Holton graduate is forward thinking while honoring tradition; she embraces lifelong learning with enthusiasm, tenacity of purpose, and intellectual curiosity.
Soul
The Holton graduate exemplifies strength of character and exercises moral courage; she values diversity of identity and thought, and believes that trust, respect, and empathy are the keys to building relationships.
Spirit
The Holton graduate finds joy in life and aspires to make a difference in a complex and changing world; when faced with challenges, she relies on her creativity and determination to find a way or make one.
2015-2016 Creation of TIDE, DEI Professional Learning, Development of PRISM Curricular Renewal Process
Creation of Global Education Program Training on Global Competencies
Development of Global Education Program 2008-2009 AIMS Self-Study, Visits and Recommendations, and Development AIMS School-Wide Goals 2013-2015 2009-12 21st C Skills & Habits of Mind Strategic Plan Curricular Integration of Global Competencies,
Inspiring young women to lead lives of positive influence
“If you don’t educate the whole child, how do you decide which parts to leave behind?”
AIMS Self-Study
Goal I: Become even more intentional around issues of diversity, including the definition of diversity at Holton, the level
support for our diverse community of adults and students, and the inclusiveness of the curriculum. Goal II: Create a school environment that feels more balanced; where different goals and initiatives feel aligned rather than in conflict; where students and adults feel better equipped to manage stress and make healthy decisions. Goal III: Create a more cohesive, integrated curriculum 3-12 both within disciplines and across disciplines. Goal IV: Actively develop a more robust culture of philanthropy among all school constituencies.
Institutional Priorities with Strands
Incorporating recommendations from
Catherine Steiner-Adair
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Health & Wellbeing
Global Competence
Stewardship
Summer 2018
Professional Development IFSEL I and II, Curriculum Development, DEI Workshops Drafted Learn Well, Live Well Lead Well Goals Work with Engaging Schools on Advisory
Winter/Spring 2018
Articulation of Learn Well, Live Well, Lead Well-How we educate the mind, soul, and spirit at Holton-Arms. Identification of Competencies (Asia Society, Teaching Tolerance, and CASEL) AIM Community Survey Jay McTighe Workshop on Backward Design
2016 - 2017 Professional Learning around AIMS goals/Institutional Priorities Catherine Steiner Adair’s Recommendations Fall/Winter 2017-18 Student Leadership Summit Inaugurated Creation of Student-Centered Support Team, Institutional Priorities strands and supporting values AIM Self-Study DEI/SEL Professional Learning
Summer 2019 LeadWell Integration Work (i.e. Health Classes, Grade-Level Seminars) Advisory Training Continue SEL Training Spring 2019
Professional Learning (DEI, GC, SEL) Integrate, Evaluate, Iterate
Professional Learning (DEI, GC, SEL) Fall 2018
Final Edits Learn Well, Live Well, Lead Well Goals Backward Design Advisory Training Articulation of Knowledge Skills, and Understandings Professional Learning
Winter 2018
PNAS: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, September 2017.
AIMS Self-Study
Goal I: Become even more intentional around issues of diversity, including the definition of diversity at Holton, the level
support for our diverse community of adults and students, and the inclusiveness of the curriculum. Goal II: Create a school environment that feels more balanced; where different goals and initiatives feel aligned rather than in conflict; where students and adults feel better equipped to manage stress and make healthy decisions. Goal III: Create a more cohesive, integrated curriculum 3-12 both within disciplines and across disciplines. Goal IV: Actively develop a more robust culture of philanthropy among all school constituencies.
Institutional Priorities with Strands
Incorporating recommendations from
Catherine Steiner-Adair
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Health & Wellbeing
Global Competence
Stewardship
LW3 Goals
PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH We understand and care for our physical and emotional health. SELF-KNOWLEDGE AND IDENTITY We understand the dimensions of our own identity and how it intersects with that of others. OPEN-MINDEDNESS AND PERSPECTIVE TAKING We recognize and appreciate diverse perspectives and abilities. COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING We communicate and connect across differences, develop healthy relationships, and accept responsibility for our role in community building. CREATIVE AND CRITICAL THINKING We cultivate curiosity, embrace ambiguity, exercise discernment, and persevere through creative problem-solving and critical-thinking. LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT We engage actively with local, national, and global communities in informed ways. SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISM We advocate, act, and lead with empathy, compassion, courage and integrity to promote justice, environmental sustainability, equity, and peace.
Character
Communication
visual etc) skills Foundation of Knowledge (Content)
through study in the sciences and mathematics, social sciences, humanities, histories, languages, and the arts, and health and wellness Civic Responsibility
Habits of Mind
Literacy
Overall Purpose: Relying on our motto to “find a way or make one,” the purpose of this strategic plan is to continue to produce “Holton women [who] will make a difference in a complex and changing world”: I. Provide our students with a learning environment that prepares them to be leaders in the 21st century II. Ensure the School’s long term financial sustainability: ○ Strengthen the School’s market position through increased visibility, and effective branding, communications and public relations ○ Strengthen enrollment with increased inquiries, applications, and yield ○ Strengthen fundraising with increased participation and increased giving ○ Strengthen finances with a larger endowment, for general purposes, financial aid, and faculty compensation and professional development
Goal One – To Increase the Relevance and Visibility of the School: Strategy:
century; a center for teaching and learning will serve as a resource for students and faculty.
metropolitan area
environments
Goal Two – To Cultivate Our Community: Strategy: 1. Foster a healthy and innovative teaching and learning culture led by passionate and professional faculty who support and challenge our students.
professional development to support the faculty and promote a healthy and innovative culture.
Goal Three – To Advance Our School: Strategy: Promote a powerful, compelling definition of Holton-Arms School that attracts and cultivates a diverse and engaged community and inspires pride in the School, with the goals of:
○ general operations ○ financial aid ○ faculty compensation and professional development.
AIMS Self-Study
Goal I: Become even more intentional around issues of diversity, including the definition of diversity at Holton, the level of diversity among faculty and staff, support for our diverse community of adults and students, and the inclusiveness of the curriculum. Goal II: Create a school environment that feels more balanced; where different goals and initiatives feel aligned rather than in conflict; where students and adults feel better equipped to manage stress and make healthy decisions. Goal III: Create a more cohesive, integrated curriculum 3-12 both within disciplines and across disciplines. Goal IV: Actively develop a more robust culture of philanthropy among all school constituencies.
Institutional Priorities
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Health & Wellbeing
Global Competence
Environmental Stewardship
“education not
but of the soul and spirit.”
Independent School Health Check Creation of TIDE DEI Professional Learning Development of PRISM Curricular Renewal Process
SEL Professional Learning Work with Consultants (CSA, JC, RL, JB, etc.) Advisory: Engaging Schools
Michelle Gielan ‘96 coming to October 5 and February 8 Professional Days