The Jag - Spring/Summer 2016

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A CLOSER LOOK

State of the School The 2015-16 school year contained many great accomplishments. Here are just a few of the highlights: SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

David ’18 and Eric ’18 Jacques qualified for the state diving meet. David was the District Champion and Eric was the District Runner-Up. They finished 24th and 15th, respectively, in the state competition. Keilah Causey ’16 was named District Champion in the 100 and 200 meter dash as well as the long jump. At the regional meet she placed 3rd in the 200, offering her the opportunity to advance to the state championship meet. At the state meet she finished 15th overall with a time of 26.54. For more sports highlights, including boys basketball and tennis, refer to the Athletics section beginning on page 50.

With a focus on wellness, middle school students kept gratitude journals in their advisory groups this year and experienced a few “Grow Your Mind Days” where students and faculty were inspired to learn or try something new. A group of 10 schools that learned about the study of student engagement conducted by Wellington Head of School Robert Brisk P ’13 ’15 have been working together over the past year to discuss the topic and discover new ways to gather valuable feedback. There are currently 4 schools utilizing the tool developed by John Kruzan, Director of Technology, and Wellington has over 9,000 data points from this school year alone. The lower school math program translated the Stanford research in math education to strengthen students’ deep and critical thinking as well as continued our focus on the development of strong problem-solving skills. Once again we have been at the top in the nation in the Online Math League with Henry Allen ’24 placing 1st in the country.

ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS

Wellington seniors boasted an impressive 94% acceptance rate to at least one of the top 3 tiers as defined by Barrons (most competitive, highly competitive, very competitive, or equivalent school). The Independent Science Research program grew in both student participation and offerings. MadJo Hyzdu ’16 published her research for a scientific journal, and opportunities are planned for students to conduct experiments in our newly-renovated research lab for The Ohio State University. Dr. Brandon Sullivan will lead these projects.

For more academic highlights, refer to the Closer Look section beginning on page 38. FACILITIES HIGHLIGHTS

The Wellington Research Institute lab was completed after receiving a Benedict Foundation grant and a gift from the Humphrys family. The lab will allow for much improved space for independent science research next year. The Robotics Loft is now partially enclosed to allow for better workspace for students in both upper and middle school as a result of gifts from the Gleissner and Sierzputowski families.

Large areas of the building received new carpet and paint including the Jag Commons. In the spirit of wellness, students and faculty are encouraged to consume more water by filling their reusable water bottles in the new water fountains which include a bottle filler. FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS

Director of Technology John Kruzan and Head of School Robert Brisk P ’13 ’15 presented on student engagement at the ISACS conference. Grade 6-12 Guidance Counselor Craig Jones presented at the 2015 NAIS People of Color Conference. Head of Lower School Jill Webb trained new teachers at the ISACS New Teacher Conference. Lower School Teacher Erica Foster presented the Growth Mindset Classroom at the ISACS conference. Lower School Teacher Dorene Henschen presented to Delta Kappa Gamma, an organization that promotes the professional growth of educators and promotes excellence in education internationally. COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

We celebrate the racial diversity of The Wellington School. In 2015-16 school year, our students were 39% racially diverse including 15% African American, 10% Asian, 6% Asian Indian, 4% Hispanic, and 4% Middle Eastern.

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