Fisher Island Day School is dedicated to preparing children for entrance into competitive high schools, for responsible citizenship in a diverse world, and for ongoing learning to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. We strive to create a secure and comfortable environment, one in which children are encouraged to actively investigate their world, recognize their strengths, and learn from their mistakes.
This process of learning is as important as the skills mastered or the facilities gained. We pursue high levels of academic achievement to ensure that all children realize their full potential. We stimulate healthy academic and social development by directly engaging our students with learning materials that are developmentally appropriate and which are presented in a variety of learning modes.
This process of learning is as important as the skills mastered or the facilities gained. We pursue high levels of academic achievement to ensure that all children realize their full potential. We stimulate healthy academic and social development by directly engaging our students with learning materials that are developmentally appropriate and which are presented in a variety of learning modes.
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Head of School Letter
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I hope that you will find the information contained within our website to be both helpful and informative in introducing you to the strengths and assets of this wonderful school. The school has a highly qualified faculty, many of whom have earned advanced degrees. They serve as positive role models who continually work to instill a lifelong love of learning in an enlightened and supportive environment.
Philosophy/Academic Programs
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The first years of a child's education form the foundation for happy and successful academic and personal growth. During the early years, the minds of children develop very rapidly, at a pace greater than at any other time in their lives.
In addition to learning essential academic skills, developing aesthetic and physical capacities, and acquiring facility in languages, children at these ages begin to understand how their values and beliefs shape behavior and influence relationships with classmates and adults.It is during these years, also, that children come to understand that learning is a life-long process.
In addition to learning essential academic skills, developing aesthetic and physical capacities, and acquiring facility in languages, children at these ages begin to understand how their values and beliefs shape behavior and influence relationships with classmates and adults.It is during these years, also, that children come to understand that learning is a life-long process.
Timeline & Procedures
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Birth Certificate and Medical Forms-Please submit a copy of your child's birth certificate or passport if your child is a US citizen. If your child is a non-US citizen, please submit a copy of his or her visa. All children regardless of citizenship must comply with the State of Florida's requirement for health records, and these must be submitted to the school no later than one week prior to your child's enrollment.
Academics
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The FIDS curriculum emphasizes strong academic skills, along with facility in multiple languages, computer use, music, visual arts, and physical education. Students achieve high levels of proficiency in academic areas through hands-on, direct-learning experiences, which encourage independent reasoning skills.
Active Hours After School Program
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FIDS offers a wide array of after-school enrichment programs in the arts, athletics, and other academic and creative pursuits. FIDS after-school programming is offered in trimesters, which run approximately 12 weeks in length. Additional information about FIDS after-school programming, including course offerings, calendar, and registration information is available on our Forms/Resources page.
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