The Steward School
From the Headmaster's Desk... The holiday season was a busy one at Steward. Winter Break marks the end of the first semester and final examinations in mid-December for the Upper School and At all grade levels, our students and faculty were involved in eighth graders . numerous musical performances and community service projects . Inside this edition of the Blue & Gold Connection are all the highlights of the season and the semester. As most of you are aware, Steward recently conducted a comprehensive marketing study to better define the School 's role in the community and in the future. In its simplest terms, this marketing study was an analysis of the School 's strengths and weaknesses identified through interviews and group discussions with various constitu encies . Based on the feedback, our strategy is to address wea knesses and celebrate strengths. Through this process, we have made immediate changes in our admission procedures and started a dialogue about the School's long range plans. A lthough you wi ll hear more about the results as the year progresses, I would like to share some statements and quotes from the marketing study. In general, they are the observations of parents, students, alumni, parents of alumni and educationa l consultants, and I think that they genuinely reflect our strengths, our goals, our philosophy and our mission . • Steward emphasizes the self-confidence, self competence and self-worth of the student . "We find the area in which kids succeed and use that to promote success in all areas" • Steward presents students with opportunities to learn and grow through partici pation and involvement. "It is a place to excel in academics, athletics and arts." • Small classes allow for attention to be properly focused on the individual and learning . "Steward allows for 'learning in spurts' at different paces and at different times . • Steward is a fami ly. Faculty go out of their way to help . "More than teachers, they are coaches, advisors, counselors, club sponsors and friends. n • The academic and extracurricular programs of Steward best serve the motivated college-bound student of above average and average ability. "College preparation is a strength. Students in college feel well prepared, especially in writing." Sometimes it takes an objective observer to point out what we fail to see as we go about our everyday business. There are many ways to improve Steward, but we should not allow ourselves to forget what a special school it is and what it offers the community. Personal attention and high expectations help our students learn and achieve beyond their wildest dreams .
CONNECTION
In this issue January 1995 . The Holiday Spirit ..... p. 7-" A Parenfs Penpectlve .•. p. 6 A Heartfelt thinks ......... p. 7 A Bigger Africi ............. p. 5 Auction '95 ................. p. 14 Semester Honor Roll ..... p. 4 Winter Athletics ........... p. 15 Development Update .. p. 15 Weather Alert ................ p. 4
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Stephen M . Stackhouse
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