Dwight School Guide to Quest

DWIGHT SCHOOL GUIDE TO

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. uest teachers work with parents and Q 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.

L ower Quest teachers all have Master’s Degrees in Special Education.

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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

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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.

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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 ONEparents, delivering comprehensive ON-ONE updates on student progress.

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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

Diploma Program candidates Participants in Student Council

Matriculated from many types of schools Academic award winners; frequently on Honor Roll

Spark Tank participants

Captains of athletic teams Leads in plays and musicals

Interested in Applying to Quest?

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.

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