Around Campus The Tatnall School Strategic Plan: Engaging the World with Courage, Intelligence, Passion and Purpose In September 2016, Tatnall’s Board of Trustees unveiled a new Strategic Plan. Guided by The Tatnall School mission and a comprehensive internal and external assessment of the independent school landscape, the Board outlined five Strategic Priorities that will direct school-wide planning and operational efforts in the coming years.
TATNALL’S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: 1. Educational Excellence 2. Authentic Relationships 3. Inspirational and Extraordinary Campus 4. Tatnall in the Community and World 5. Ensure Financial Sustainability and Strength
These Strategic Priorities link Tatnall’s school and community strengths to current and future opportunities, and identify areas for improvement—all of which serves to strengthen Tatnall’s programs, brand clarity and competitive position in our evolving educational marketplace. In addition to the plan, the Board also revealed a new Tatnall Promise, which anchors the plan and serves as a cornerstone for branding. The Tatnall Promise: At Tatnall, we inspire students to explore and excel so they can engage the world with courage, intelligence, passion and purpose. We provide a strong, balanced foundation with exceptional academics, outstanding athletics, unparalleled arts and authentic relationships. We develop minds, build character and create community—one student at a time.
Birds of a Feather Flock Together As is tradition, Tatnall’s Middle School hallways were once again filled with sparrows, herons and crows as the seventh-graders prepared to present their annual bird projects. Each fall, after being assigned a specific bird, each student becomes an expert on a bird’s habitat, eating and mating habits, and distinguishing characteristics. The project culminates with a presentation for classmates during which students adorn themselves in feathers and come to school dressed as their birds.
Emotions Matter in the Tatnall Preschool Inspired by the lessons learned during “Emotions Matter”—a conference hosted by the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence— the Tatnall Preschool has implemented RULER skills in all of its classrooms to help students become more emotionally intelligent. RULER—an acronym that stands for Recognizing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing and Regulating emotions—is an evidence-based approach for integrating social and emotional learning into schools. Using RULER tools, including a Mood Meter that helps students identify and express their feelings, the Preschool is teaching students crucial emotional skills that are essential for sound learning, decision making, and mental and physical health.
Fall/Winter 2016 :: Tatnall Today ::
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