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Category: How Hyde Works
Malcolm Gauld
Introductions – New & Retro
So, for this post, I figured I’d put new & retro together.
Culture: Deliberately Developed or Determined by Default?
“Is your school culture deliberately developed or is it determined by default.”
The Guide Ceremony is a “thing.”
The Guide Ceremony has arrived.
Senior Evals?… What’s that?
We are in the final week of the school year and the faculty and seniors […]
5 Things: Senior Evaluations
Hyde School is dedicated to a curriculum of character education. Thus, we require evidence of character development as a prerequisite to a formal degree from our school. “Senior Evals” is the key to assessing, respecting, and encouraging that development. At most schools, the month of May is a breeze for high school seniors. Not so at Hyde.
5 Things: Parent Graduation
Early in Hyde’s history, founder Joseph Gauld noticed an unmistakable correlation between the involvement of parents and the success of students. Those parents who had sought to apply Hyde’s five words to themselves tended to have children who acted likewise.
5 Things: Brother’s Keeper
Key Quotes/Points: BK seeks to create a community of people who care for each other, who make it both safe and an expectation for all members in the community to take risks and pursue their personal best. On face value, Hyde’s definition of BK is simple enough: We help others achieve their best. However, as simple as this may sound, most Hyde students will tell you it’s the hardest thing they are expected to do.
5 Things: Faculty Evaluations
Faculty Evaluations Key Quotes/Points: Faculty Evals provide a way for our teachers to be better at their jobs. This, in turn, provides our students with a better learning experience. It’s all about students and faculty working together to enhance learning and teaching… for all.