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Gladwyne School holds the enviable position of drawing from a rich
and diverse staff and student population while capitalizing on the
abundant material and cultural resources of the district and surrounding
area.
Gladwyne is a community of leaders and learners, which embraces
growth and change yet never compromises its history of academic
excellence and achievement.
The diversity of Gladwyne's staff is balanced by an extraordinary
intelligence and willingness to share. Convinced that instruction
is most effective in a school environment characterized by norms
of collegiality and continuous improvement, teachers collaborate
frequently and intentionally, providing a broad base of knowledge
and experience. Excellence is an expectation, for teachers and for
their students, and every staff member goes "the extra mile"
to provide the best learning environment possible.
Gladwyne School is child-centered, a place where every student is
given the opportunity to enhance self-esteem through successful
learning experiences and positive personal interactions. Diversity
is acknowledged and strengthens the fabric of the school with a
variety of cultures, backgrounds and learning styles.
Gladwyne's parents are outstanding in their support and encouragement.
They expect the best for their children and are tireless in pursuit
of this objective. Gladwyne students generally arrive excited and
ready to learn, with a range of experiences and strong parental
support. The parents also devote enormous time and energy to the
school, serving as invaluable partners in their children's education.
Gladwyne's curriculum is first rate, challenging and adaptive.
Content and instructional strategies reflect the staff's commitment
to excellence and its knowledge of educational reform.
Gladwyne School can point with pride to the successful collaboration
of all facets of its community in creating an exceptional learning
environment and eagerly looks forward to the challenges of the future.
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