By Olivia Pierry As the RCDS community returns to campus from their two-week March break, many individuals tell their stories of adventure and relaxation from their time off. Ms. Previti, Upper School English teacher, reflects on a milestone she completed over break: learning to rollerskate. When she wasn’t practicing rollerskating, she was relaxing by watching TV. The Pitt, a series where the emergency room meets … Continue reading Snapshots of Spring Break
Written By: Chaim Sciamma Every semester, RCDS students voice strong opinions about their classes. Criticisms range from whether a teacher explained concepts clearly, to how reasonable the workload was, to if course materials actually helped them learn. Some students believe the school should make an effort to formally collect these opinions. Many colleges and high schools use evaluation forms to guide curriculum decisions and help … Continue reading Considering Course Evaluations
Written By: Chaim Sciamma With Halloween creeping up, RCDS is once again confronted with a new wave of paranormal activity. That’s right—everyone’s least favorite ghost, Arnold, is back in town. Arnold returned from his summer home in the Hamptons earlier this month and is already terrorizing the RCDS community, leaving candy wrappers throughout the Pinkham building and dumping bags all over the alcoves. Thanks to … Continue reading RCDS’ Resident Ghost Strikes Again
Written by Camila Reyna English: Dr. Katz: Caucasia by Danzy Senna Mr. Cerpa: The Great Transition by Nick Fuller Googins Dr. Freitas: Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga Ms. Tinsley: Paradise by Toni Morrison Math: Mr. Chapnick: The Chosen by Chaim Potok Humanities: Mr. Turner: Origin Story by David Christian Science: Mr. Hirsch: The Age of Spiritual Machines by Ray Kurzweil Comp. Sci: Mr. Cruté: Artemis … Continue reading Faculty Book Recommendations
RYE CROP 