A NOTE FROM

Upper School Division Director

Dr. Tila Hidalgo

January 27, 2023

Semester two is off to a wonderful start and our Upper School students are actively engaged in their classwork and hands-on learning. One ongoing goal for the Upper School division this academic year has been the process of community-building. With this in mind, we joined the Middle School for a celebration of diversity and to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on January 11 in the Louisa Performing Arts Center. The Middle and Upper School divisions will gather once again next Wednesday, February 1, for an assembly honoring those students who earned either Honor Roll or High Honor Roll during semester one. I'd like to personally extend my congratulations to this particular group of students for their hard work and commitment to scholarship in the fall. They've truly earned this special recognition from the Kodiak community.

Upper School Happenings

Sadie Hawkins Dance

February 17

After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Sophomore class is bringing back its annual Sadie Hawkins dance! All Upper School students are invited to attend the dance from 7-10 p.m. in the Trianon. Admission is $7 per student at the door and semi-formal attire is requested.

2023-2024 Course Selections

Due February 24

Students will have the opportunity to choose their classes for the 2023-2024 school year at the end of February and course selection forms will be due by no later than February 24. To support students in their selections, teachers will be available in each department during advisories to mentor students on the courses they should take.

Experience-Centered Seminars

February 27–March 17

The Upper School is getting excited over ECS! Teachers are finalizing plans for these signature student experiences, and we will be utilizing flex time to prepare students for what lies ahead. Students will also be connecting with their Lower School buddies to share in their experiences and excitement and to lay the foundation for future generations of Upper School students. Learn more about this year’s ECS offerings at www.css.org/ecs.

Experiential Education in Action

Annual 9th-Grade Biology Symposium

Each year, biology students spend time exploring a scientific question that they are curious about through independent research. This is an ongoing project throughout the spring semester, and culminates with a symposium in May, during which students share their findings with members of the scientific community, faculty, and peers. This experience allows students to engage in scientific thinking and develop various scientific practices, including questioning, research, data collection and analysis, and presentation. If you have a 9th-grader in your life, ask them what they are exploring!

The Colorado Springs School

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