TDS Highlights

Rigorous academic program TK-8
Arts offerings in visual arts, drama, and music TK-8
- Visual arts classes offered weekly TK-8
- Art History taught as part of the Visual Arts Program 2-8
- Music classes offered weekly TK-5
- Two drama productions performed annually 6-8
Computer skills curriculum TK-8
- Smart Board Technology in every classroom 2-8
- Internet access in every classroom
- 20 station computer lab equipped with state-of-the-art computers, server, and LCD projector
- A mobile computer lab with 20 laptops is available to all classrooms.
- Collection of iPads to be used within classrooms.
Foreign Language offered TK-8
- Spanish offered twice a week TK-5
- Spanish/Latin offered daily 6-8
Study Skills curriculum grade 6
Community Service opportunities
Middle School Complements: Recreational Science, Creative Writing, Character Education, Current Events, Drama, Art, Puzzles, Hoola Hooping, Newspaper, Music Appreciation
Tutorial opportunities available 6-8 during Study Hall
Structured After-School Program K-8
- 1:7 teacher/student ratio
- Daily and Drop-In services available
- Daily program includes a variety of developmentally appropriate activities including arts and crafts, structured and unstructured play and supervised study time.

Advisor/Advisee program 6-8
Student Council (3-8)
National Junior Honor Society 7-8
Field trips TK-8
Class trips 5-8
School-wide assembly program
- Class presentations, celebrations of birthdays and special events, outstanding citizenship and academic growth awards
Counseling program
- Weekly Lower School classroom Activities: Reflections
- Lower School Buddies Program
- Middle School Complement Course: Perspectives
- Middle School Movies with Character
- Lower/Middle School small group lunches
- All School Crossroads Activities
- All School Monthly Character Trait
Affiliations with Duke University
Read with the Blue Devils grade 3
Talent Identification Program (TIP) 6-8
4-5 Grade Talent Search
Rhythm and Blue Acapella Group