Jackson Crawford, ’20, is fully remote at the University of Southern California and planning to return in-person this fall. He is majoring in business administration, but is considering a dual degree in computer science and business administration. He went to…
Although he only intended to spend four years at Country Day, band director Bob Ratcliff is leaving the school after 21 years. Ratcliff, who is largely responsible for building Country Day’s music program, is returning to Boise, Idaho, to spend…
After nearly a year without athletics, Country Day sports returned when the ski and snowboard team hit the slopes on Feb 15. The team had two competitions during the mid-winter break. Golf and cross country followed with their first matches on…
With the responsibilities of schoolwork and the ever-growing presence of social media, setting aside time for sleeping has never been more prevalent in high school students at SCDS. In a poll sent out to the high school, the average screen…
So, how can you ensure you get enough sleep? Good sleep hygiene is key, Dhawan said. Lastly, to avoid stress, it’s recommended to do deep breathing exercises before bed and avoid social media, Dhawan said. Reynolds suggested creating a ritual…
Social lives have a large impact on student’s overall well-being, with social media platforms as an integral part of this. According to a 2018 Pew Research study, 72% of teenagers use Instagram, 69% use Snapchat and 51% use Facebook. Widespread…
Country Day has suspended its hybrid schedule through Dec. 11, which is two school weeks after the end of the Thanksgiving Break. Head of School Lee Thomsen announced the change in a Nov. 19 email to Country Day families. For…
On July 20, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) announced all sports have been pushed back to December or later due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sports in 2020-21 will be divided into two seasons instead of three. Country Day is part…
Following parent responses, head of school Lee Thomsen and the High School Task Force, led by head of high school Brooke Wells, adjusted the return-to-school policy. Wells said the high school has four schedule models for the fall, depending on…
On June 4 at 6 p.m., seniors received their diplomas at a drive-thru graduation ceremony on campus. The celebration featured a DJ; balloons; stations for apple cider, gifts and diplomas; a toast; and honking horns. An online video tribute to the…
