By our Smarty friends at Palisades Episcopal School
Where will my child go to high school?
While asked in many different ways, this is, understandably, a consistent question when parents are exploring Palisades Episcopal School (PES) for their children. By design, PES specializes in JK – 8 grade education because we believe this grade pattern best serves the educational, social and emotional needs of children. During the elementary and middle school years, when the foundation for life-long learning is laid, we can devote all of our resources to serving our students during these formative years, better preparing them for high school and beyond.
What are the hallmarks of a JK – 8 education?
– In a JK-8 grade school, middle grades students are senior members of the student body. They have many early leadership responsibilities, resulting in greater confidence and self esteem, and a sense of belonging. At PES, students publish their own school newspaper, serve on committees that give input on school matters, mentor and tutor younger students, captain athletic teams, lead school performances, represent PES in the Junior Classical League, and more.
– A JK-8 grade community allows students to experience age appropriate activities and events, without being exposed to the very different social and academic pressures of middle school students. At PES, our middle grades students take on the role of upperclassmen. They are the role models for the entire student body. At the same time, they can be themselves as they begin their transition from childhood to adulthood.
– There is a vibrant sense of community in a JK-8 grade school where every child is known by every teacher, administrator and other students. This creates a nurturing environment where students are honored for who they are and safe to grow into the young adult they are meant to be. Parental involvement, which often drops off during middle school years, stays strong right through graduation in a JK-8 grade school.
– PES students benefit greatly from the opportunity they and their parents have to choose the right high school at the right time. By eighth grade, your child’s academic strengths, interests, learning styles, and gifts are clearly understood, making it easier to determine the best “match” for high school. At PES, all of our graduates have been admitted to their first choice high school and are thriving academically and socially. They are campus leaders, scholars, athletes and artists.
Interested in learning more about Palisades Episcopal School?
Open Houses
Every day is an Open House at PES – tours scheduled at your convenience. Please email mgilbert@pescharlotte.org or call 704.583.1825 to schedule your visit.
Storytime Adventures
Reading and art workshops for parents & children ages 3-5 years. All Storytime Adventure events begin at 10 a.m. Please RSVP to 704.583.1825 or cstovcsik@pescharlotte.org. Space is limited.
November 20, 2015
January 15, 2016
February 19, 2016
April 15, 2016
Tours and Conversation
Join us for a small group tour, refreshments and conversation. Please RSVP to 704.583.1825 or cstovcsik@pescharlotte.org.
November 8, 2015 @ 2:00 p.m.
November 17, 2015 @ 8:30 a.m.
December 12, 2015 @ 10 a.m.
January 14, 2016 @ 12:00 p.m.
February 17, 2016 @ 8:30 a.m.
March 18, 2016 @ 8:00 a.m.
April 13, 2016 @ 8:30 a.m.
May 17, 2016 @ 12:00 p.m.
Palisades Episcopal School
13120 Grand Palisades Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28278
704.583.1825
www.pescharlotte.org
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