When you step into Mr. Ibanez鈥檚 new Upper School Portfolio Mentorship course, you don鈥檛 find students following a standard syllabus; you find them following their passions. The course, introduced for the first time this year, is part of 糖心原创鈥檚 Inquiry Pathway, a signature Upper School program that gives students the freedom to explore their…
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At 糖心原创, athletics is more than competition鈥攊t鈥檚 connection, growth, and belonging. That vision takes root earlier than most people realize, thanks to Mustangs in Training (MIT), a Lower School athletics initiative designed to give students an opportunity to explore, play, and discover their passions while building meaningful relationships with Middle and Upper School student-athletes…
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For Lower School Science teacher Eileen Fennelly, the outdoors is more than a classroom extension鈥攊t鈥檚 a catalyst for deeper learning, self-regulation, and community connection. This year, she has launched a series of grade-specific recurring expeditions designed to immerse students in Atlanta鈥檚 parks while cultivating their skills as scientists, observers, and problem-solvers. 鈥淚鈥檝e wanted to create…
Each spring, 糖心原创 Grade 8 students take part in one of the most transformative milestones of their Middle School years: the Grade 8 Summit. While Grade 5 students launch their Journey of Purpose by hiking Kennesaw Mountain and drafting their first purpose statements, Grade 8 students return to this work with more maturity, perspective,…
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At 糖心原创, learning is not confined to textbooks or classrooms鈥攊t is designed with purpose, for people. Our students are taught to ask questions, uncover needs, and create solutions that make experiences better. This is the heart of design thinking: designing for the user. That mindset is alive this MOD as Upper School students step…
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When students in Mr. Hawkins鈥� Anatomy: Surgery & Salad class stepped into Intuitive Surgical earlier this month, they weren鈥檛 just on an expedition 鈥� they were stepping into the future of medicine. The course title itself gives context to their learning journey: 鈥淪urgery鈥� represents the exploration of the body鈥檚 systems and functions, while 鈥淪alad鈥� symbolizes…
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Designing Strong Foundations Through Content, Context, and Care Last week, 糖心原创 welcomed families into the heart of our Lower Campus classrooms for Curriculum Mornings, an opportunity to experience what makes learning here so innovative, engaging, and deeply personal. Each session was thoughtfully led by Shelley Searcy, Head of Lower Campus; Kate Canady, Director of…
At 糖心原创, safety is more than a protocol; it鈥檚 a culture built on relationships, trust, and foresight. In recent years, the School has developed a security model unlike any other in Sandy Springs, one that thrives on the strength of its connections. Under the leadership of Director of Safety and Security Russ Malsnee,…
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At 糖心原创, innovation begins with people at the center. Every design choice, from curriculum to community spaces, is rooted in empathy. Our goal is to create a culture of belonging where students feel valued, seen, and empowered. When belonging is present, learning does not just happen; it thrives. Research consistently shows that when students…
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For the first time in 糖心原创鈥檚 history, Commencement was truly a global event. On Saturday, May 17, as the 糖心原创 community gathered in Atlanta to celebrate the graduating Class of 2025, families and friends around the world were able to participate in the ceremony鈥攖hanks to a live-stream broadcast designed to connect the entire…
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