Honors English Seminars: Breaking the AP Mold

Julia Marrinan– Last year, the English department introduced a new program to RCDS: the Honors English seminars. This new course, launched at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year, would replace the AP Language and LIterature classes as the more advanced English class for juniors and seniors; the AP classes would become the regular track. AP review sessions would be held in the spring to … Continue reading Honors English Seminars: Breaking the AP Mold

Dr. deChabert: Her New Role at RCDS

Jared Perlmutter – The Rye Crop interviewed RCDS Dr. Meredith deChabert. Dr. deChabert is a part of the Upper School administration and serves as Assistant Head of School for Academic Programs and Interim Upper School Principal.  What a year for Dr. deChabert, as her seventeen years at RCDS have taken an interesting and exciting turn! As the 2021 school year began, Dr. deChabert accepted the … Continue reading Dr. deChabert: Her New Role at RCDS

Maya Hirani: Student Body Superhero

Julia Marrinan– Student Body President Maya Hirani is practically the embodiment of school spirit; she even showed up to school dressed up as a superhero to give her campaign speech. Hirani’s appreciation for the Rye Country Day faculty, students, and community goes deeper than cheering at athletics events and sporting blue and gold merchandise—though she wants all students to share this sentiment. “I want students … Continue reading Maya Hirani: Student Body Superhero