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Academics
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Holistic Education
Whole Child Education
At DIS, education is more than just CORE curriculum, we believe in a variety of educational offerings to support the whole child.
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Visual Arts / Music / Theatre
The arts program at DIS is modular, allowing students to undertake a rotation of visual arts, music, and theatre for a set period of time each semester. DIS values the processes of creating, performing and presenting artwork, and gives students opportunities to function as artists and to develop as learners. Students learn to use the arts to convey feelings, experiences, and ideas about the world, and in doing so they acquire and develop techniques and creative skills. They learn the value of reflection and evaluation as a means of developing their ideas, their skills, and their work.
The aims of DIS Arts are to encourage and enable students to:
- enjoy lifelong engagement with the arts
- explore the arts across time, cultures, and contexts
- understand the relationship between art and its contexts
- develop the skills necessary to create and to perform art
- express ideas creatively
- reflect on their own development as young artists
DIS students also showcase their talents at an annual Music Concert that takes place at UTD Performance Hall, and also at an annual Talent Show hosted at our Churchill Gym.
STEM
Both campuses feature a renovated, world class STEM lab where students can participate in various lab activities centered around Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. At the Upper School there are also dedicated laboratories and equipment for Chemistry, Biology and Physics experimental work.
Building a rover from the ground up in Mr. Lee’s class. He wrote me the letter of recommendation that got me into my engineering program!
PHEIn physical health and education, students acquire the knowledge and skills for movement that provide the foundation for enjoyment, continued social development through physical activity, and access to a physically-active lifestyle.
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Library
Both campuses boast renovated library spaces with dedicated faculty whose goal is to promote a love of literature and learning.
The projects in our spécialité classes of small group setting, and the camaraderie within our graduating class.
Nutritional ServicesDIS uses SAGE catering services to feed our students and staff. SAGE utilizes fresh ingredients cooked on campus fresh daily. Breakfast and lunch are available daily at no extra charge to students. SAGE also focuses on healthy eating and education, and provides monthly modules to support nutritional learning. SAGE additionally offers cultural exposures to various international cuisines and customs. |
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I always enjoyed lunch periods sitting with my friends and laughing. These memories remind me that there are other important things than just studying.