QUEST
Quest: Your Personalized Approach to Learning
Quest is far more than academic support. Our learning center combines convenience and reliability of on-site support with the efficiency of a teacher well-versed in the Dwight culture, curriculum, and program expectations.
Extensive Support for the Whole Child
Students are observed in the classroom setting by Quest teachers when needed.
Quest teachers coordinate with Deans and other members of the student support team to provide support in all facets of school life.
Quest teachers help every student understand their learning style and become self-advocates.
Academic Support and Skill Building
Strategic remedial instruction is built into the existing curriculum.
Students are able to build skills or refine their strategic approach, while interacting with material they need to know.
Data-Based Progress Reporting
Annual reports chart student progress using the IB Approaches to Learning criteria, a comprehensive framework that defines essential skills for independent learners.
Quest teachers work with parents and students to set specific measurable goals, monitor progress, and revise goals throughout the year.
A Large Support Network
Students have access to the whole Quest team, including specialists in all curricular areas.
Upper Quest teachers receive ongoing training in special education and learning differences. Training covers specific research-based teaching strategies found to be effective for students with language-based learning differences and attention deficits.
Lower Quest teachers all have Master’s Degrees in Special Education.
How Quest Teachers Work
At Dwight, Quest provides the individualized attention and comprehensive level of support that tutoring does not. At the most basic level, Quest teachers provide direct support for students in areas of academic weakness; however, Quest is much more than tutoring and offers many unique advantages.
QUEST TEACHERS ARE
Connected with a student’s teachers and administrators on a daily basis
Well-versed in the IB curriculum
Knowledgeable of Dwightspecific assignments and expectations
Informed, caring, expert mentors for students
Experts in specific fields of study at Dwight
QUEST TEACHERS WILL
Maintain active communication with families
Initiate ongoing communication with classroom teachers
Know the expectations of each student’s individual program of study
Help students navigate specific situations that pose a challenge in school
Quest Alumni Share Their Experience
Scan for an in-depth look at just a few of Dwight’s successful Quest graduates.
A Personalized Student-Centric Approach
Quest support is embedded into a student’s schedule.
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Each student meets individually with their Quest teacher, during their regular school day, three times per six-day cycle.
Students are paired with Quest teachers for the duration of the year and, when possible, throughout their entire middle school or high school experience at Dwight.
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Through these individual sessions, and as needed in after school opportunities and Saturday study halls, Quest teachers help students find their success and confidence in our rigorous mainstream program.
Additionally, Quest teachers regularly consult with classroom teachers, working together to implement a personalized approach for each of their students. Quest teachers also frequently communicate with parents, delivering comprehensive updates on student progress.
What Characteristics Describe a Student Who Benefits from Quest Support?
Dwight is a diverse community of scholars, who are celebrated for their passions and differences. Students who receive Quest support are a key part of our vibrant community. They are… Motivated and curious
Matriculated from many types of schools
Captains of athletic teams
Academic award winners; frequently on Honor Roll
Leads in plays and musicals
Diploma Program candidates
Participants in Student Council
Spark Tank participants
We encourage applicant families to notify the Admissions team during the admissions process if our learning center is something that they are considering, as space is limited. To alert the Admissions Office, families can either mention their interest in Quest in the parent statement of the application or send us a separate email at Upperschooladmissions@dwight.edu for high school, or K8admissions@dwight.edu for Lower and Middle School.