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The K-12 art curriculum encourages inventive thinking, creative problem solving and visual awareness, as well as intellectual, social, and emotional development.
The Dalton art curriculum reflects our belief that art is a rigorous discipline that demands concentration and practice. Students with different learning styles and aptitudes progress at their own pace, bringing unique cultural and individual perspectives to their artwork. As they engage in the creative process, students experiment, take risks, solve problems, and develop insights. Their ideas take shape in a finished work of art. -
World and Classical Languages begin with Spanish in Kindergarten and continue with a broadening range of languages offered in the Middle and High Schools.
Starting their language learning journey at the entry point of the school's K-12 World and Classical Languages program, our Kindergarteners play, create, experiment, and sing in Spanish for 30 minutes daily in a culturally rich and communicative program. Students in Grades 1-3 have Spanish classes four days/week for 25 minutes. -
World and Classical Languages begin with Spanish in Kindergarten and continue with a broadening range of languages offered in the Middle and High Schools.
Starting their language learning journey at the entry point of the school's K-12 World and Classical Languages program, our Kindergarteners play, create, experiment, and sing in Spanish for 30 minutes daily in a culturally rich and communicative program. Students in Grades 1-3 have Spanish classes four days/week for 25 minutes. -
Dalton still celebrates many of the school-wide traditions begun by Founder Helen Parkhurst, particularly the Candlelighting ceremony in the winter, Greek Festival in the spring, and Arch Day in June.
A culture of kindness –The task of developing good human beings and responsible social citizens requires empathy, deliberative reasoning, and the moral imagination of all members of the Dalton community. The school remains committed to Founder Helen Parkhurst's original goals to create not only academically strong graduates but also those who will become informed, intuitive, and responsible citizens. -
As a cornerstone of Dalton's commitment to literary and classical education through a progressive lens, The Daltonian, Dalton's high school newspaper, began publication in December 1933.
Today, The Daltonian is available both in print subscription and online to all active school community members. Editors and reporters collaborate with a faculty advisor to learn about and practice ethical journalism. -
Dalton still celebrates many of the school-wide traditions begun by Founder Helen Parkhurst, particularly the Candlelighting ceremony in the winter, Greek Festival in the spring, and Arch Day in June.
There are many cherished traditions, from Arch Day/Graduation, where students, faculty, and staff step into the next school year to homecoming to cheer for our athletes. From Candlelighting, where we gather to celebrate the winter solstice to morning coffees for parents and fist pumps with the Head of School upon arrival. Dalton traditions create a warm and friendly community bond for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents. -
Dalton's one-to-one technology program puts the latest Apple laptops (Grades 6-12) and iPads (Grades K-5) in the hands of every student.
The school maintains a sophisticated and celebrated-centralized learning network for every class and is poised to go remote at a moment's notice. -
Dalton's one-to-one technology program puts the latest Apple laptops (Grades 6-12) and iPads (Grades K-5) in the hands of every student.
The school maintains a sophisticated and celebrated-centralized learning network for every class and is poised to go remote at a moment's notice. -
Dalton's one-to-one technology program puts the latest Apple laptops (Grades 6-12) and iPads (Grades K-5) in the hands of every student.
The school maintains a sophisticated and celebrated-centralized learning network for every class and is poised to go remote at a moment's notice. -
Dalton's one-to-one technology program puts the latest Apple laptops (Grades 6-12) and iPads (Grades K-5) in the hands of every student.
The school maintains a sophisticated and celebrated-centralized learning network for every class, and is poised to go remote at a moment's notice. -
Our new teaching kitchen provides students with insights on creative cooking techniques and promotes sustainable food sources.
Visiting chefs and thematic pop-up restaurants keep the teaching kitchen populated with students who are eager to test and share their culinary and collaborative skills. -
Our new teaching kitchen provides students with insights on creative cooking techniques and promotes sustainable food sources.
Visiting chefs and thematic pop-up restaurants keep the teaching kitchen busy with students who are eager to test and share their culinary and collaborative skills. -
As programs, curricula, and attitudes have evolved over Dalton’s long history, vital, colorful, and superbly talented faculty remain the heart and soul of the school.
The faculty today remains devoted to developing open, disciplined minds and to educating young people who face an increasingly complicated world. Over 220 dynamic, stimulating, and passionate scholars make their courses come alive for their students and instill in them the love for learning that is a hallmark of a Dalton education. -
As programs, curricula, and attitudes have evolved over Dalton’s long history, vital, colorful, and superbly talented faculty remain the heart and soul of the school.
The faculty today remains devoted to developing open, disciplined minds and to educating young people who face an increasingly complicated world. Over 220 dynamic, stimulating, and passionate scholars make their courses come alive for their students and instill in them the love for learning that is a hallmark of a Dalton education. -
Since Dalton's earliest days, service learning has been an integral part of the school.
High School students' commitment to service-learning builds upon their First Program and Middle School experiences by fostering individual responsibility for service. Students meet with the Community Service Coordinator to find appropriate service placements and provide ongoing support as they pursue individual and group projects. Students must complete 40 total hours of service by graduation and complete a minimum of 5 hours per year. -
Dalton's libraries offer a rich and diverse program to support all aspects of the school's curriculum while fostering a lifelong love of reading and learning.
The Dalton School Libraries are dynamic, 21st-century learning environments offering state-of-the-art facilities with a large and varied book and media collection, a sophisticated online Discovery Service for research, a collaborative and rigorous Information Literacy curriculum, and a robust variety of programming. The libraries are comprised of the High School and Middle School Libraries at 89th Street and the First Program Library at 91st Street. -
Dalton's libraries offer a rich and diverse program to support all aspects of the school's curriculum while fostering a lifelong love of reading and learning.
The Dalton School Libraries are dynamic, 21st-century learning environments offering state-of-the-art facilities with a large and varied book and media collection, a sophisticated online Discovery Service for research, a collaborative and rigorous Information Literacy curriculum, and a robust variety of programming. The libraries are comprised of the High School and Middle School Libraries at 89th Street and the First Program Library at 91st Street. -
Dalton's libraries offer a rich and diverse program to support all aspects of the school's curriculum while fostering a lifelong love of reading and learning.
Offering state-of-the-art facilities with a large and varied book and media collection, a sophisticated online Discovery Service for research, a collaborative and rigorous Information Literacy curriculum, and a robust variety of programming, Dalton's libraries are comprised of the High School and Middle School Libraries at 89th Street and the First Program Library at 91st Street. -
Dalton's libraries offer a rich and diverse program to support all aspects of the school's curriculum while fostering a lifelong love of reading and learning.
Offering state-of-the-art facilities with a large and varied book and media collection, a sophisticated online Discovery Service for research, a collaborative and rigorous Information Literacy curriculum, and a robust variety of programming, Dalton's libraries are comprised of the Goldman High School and Middle School Libraries at 89th Street and the Hurst First Program Library at 91st Street. -
Dalton's libraries offer a rich and diverse program to support all aspects of the school's curriculum while fostering a lifelong love of reading and learning.
The Dalton School Libraries are dynamic, 21st century learning environments offering state-of-the-art facilities with a large and varied book and media collection, a sophisticated online Discovery Service for research, a collaborative and rigorous Information Literacy curriculum, and a robust variety of programming. The libraries are comprised of the High School and Middle School Libraries at 89th Street and the First Program Library at 91st Street. -
Dalton's libraries offer a rich and diverse program to support all aspects of the school's curriculum while fostering a lifelong love of reading and learning.
The Dalton School Libraries are dynamic, 21st century learning environments offering state-of-the-art facilities with a large and varied book and media collection, a sophisticated online Discovery Service for research, a collaborative and rigorous Information Literacy curriculum, and a robust variety of programming. The libraries are comprised of the High School and Middle School Libraries at 89th Street and the First Program Library at 91st Street. -
Academic excellence and access to distinguished teachers is the cornerstone of a Dalton education.
From math to music, Dalton teachers are available to "Lab" with students as their mutual schedules allow. Lab is an important pillar of The Dalton Plan and students take advantage–meeting with their teachers for enhancements, remediation, or just to connect in conversation. -
Students have time and space for Dalton Labs. An important pillar of The Dalton Plan
From math to music, Dalton teachers are available to "Lab" with students as their mutual schedules allow. Lab is an important pillar of The Dalton Plan and students take advantage–meeting with their teachers for enhancements, remediation, or just to connect in conversation. -
Academic excellence and access to distinguished teachers is the cornerstone of a Dalton education.
From math to music, Dalton teachers are available to "Lab" with students as their mutual schedules allow. Lab is an important pillar of The Dalton Plan and students take advantage–meeting with their teachers for enhancements, remediation, or just to connect in conversation. -
Academic excellence and access to distinguished teachers is the cornerstone of a Dalton education.
From math to music, Dalton teachers are available to "Lab" with students as their mutual schedules allow. Lab is an important pillar of The Dalton Plan and students take advantage–meeting with their teachers for enhancements, remediation, or just to connect in conversation. -
Academic excellence and access to distinguished teachers is the cornerstone of a Dalton education.
From math to music, Dalton teachers are available to "Lab" with students as their mutual schedules allow. Lab is an important pillar of The Dalton Plan and students take advantage–meeting with their teachers for enhancements, remediation, or just to connect in conversation. -
Valuing all disciplines – the arts, sciences, humanities and physical development in an interdisciplinary curriculum.
The 4th Grade Ellis Island Simulation is the culmination of weeks of an interdisciplinary study looking into US Immigration in the latter part of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Fourth grade students are assigned immigrant personas and enter into the Ellis Island experience through that lens. As faculty, staff, and parents, posing as immigration officials, put them through their paces to earn their citizenship, or not. -
Valuing all disciplines – the arts, sciences, humanities, and physical development in an interdisciplinary curriculum.
The 4th Grade Ellis Island Simulation is the culmination of weeks of an interdisciplinary study looking into US Immigration in the latter part of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Fourth grade students are assigned immigrant personas and enter into the Ellis Island experience through that lens. As faculty, staff, and parents, posing as immigration officials, put them through their paces to earn their citizenship, or not. -
Valuing all disciplines – the arts, sciences, humanities, and physical development in an interdisciplinary curriculum.
The culmination of weeks of immersion into Ancient Greek culture, history, art, and literature, the 6th Grade Greek Festival is a prime example of Founder Helen Parkhurst's vision of interdisciplinary curriculum. -
One of Dalton's strategic goals is to use state-of-the-art technologies to pursue curricular innovations and maximize teaching efficacy.
We have established funds and support mechanisms to attract and retain teachers as well as to cultivate and advance innovative ideas that prepare students to thrive in a diverse, dynamic world. -
An important pillar of the Dalton Plan for building community, House is the home base in school for each Dalton student.
The House advisor (i.e., classroom or homeroom teacher) is the parent's key contact with the school. In the First Program and Middle School, House is comprised of students of the same age. In the High School, each House includes students from every grade level, a microcosm of the larger school community. In all divisions, the House Advisor guides and assists each student in the learning process. -
An important pillar of the Dalton Plan for building community, House is the home base in school for each Dalton student.
The House advisor (i.e., classroom or homeroom teacher) is the parent's key contact with the school. In the First Program and Middle School, House is comprised of students of the same age. In the High School, each House includes students from every grade level, a microcosm of the larger school community. In all divisions, the House Advisor guides and assists each student in the learning process. -
Dalton has three campuses: Big Dalton on 89th Street, Little Dalton on 91st Street, and The Phys. Ed. and Athletics Center at 87th Street.
There are also professional offices on 87th and Park Avenue that host our Business, Advancement, Alumni, and Communications offices. All buildings are well-staffed, kept in tip-top condition, and are guarded by professional security personnel. And, our lunch program has been touted as one of the country's best. -
Students have time and space to hold "Labs" with teachers and fellow students.
From the math to music, Dalton teachers are available to "Lab" with students as their mutual schedules allow. Lab is and important pillar of The Dalton Plan and students take advantage–meeting with their teachers for enhancements, remediation, or just to connect in conversation. -
Dalton has enhanced and evolved its teaching and learning spaces throughout its history.
Our recent 10-14 floor construction offers spacious, state-of-the-art flexible classrooms, art studios, maker-space, and a teaching kitchen. -
A new engineering and design center serves middle and high school makers and 6 robotics teams that compete locally, nationally, and internationally.
Students learn how to design, build, and program robotic creations. Classes meet twice a week during the school day, but most of the work happens after school in the 13th-floor Engineering and Design Center, which houses a suite of digital fabrication tools, including 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines. -
A new engineering and design center serves middle and high school makers and 6 robotics teams that compete locally, nationally, and internationally.
Students learn how to design, build, and program robotic creations. Classes meet twice a week during the school day, but most of the work happens after school in the 13th-floor Engineering and Design Center, which houses a suite of digital fabrication tools, including 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines. -
A new engineering and design center serves middle and high school makers and 6 robotics teams that compete locally, nationally, and internationally.
Students learn how to design, build, and program robotic creations. Classes meet twice a week during the school day, but most of the work happens after school in the 13th-floor Engineering and Design Center, which houses a suite of digital fabrication tools, including 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines. -
A new engineering and design center serves middle and high school makers and 6 robotics teams that compete locally, nationally, and internationally.
Students learn how to design, build, and program robotic creations. Classes meet twice a week during the school day, but most of the work happens after school in the 13th-floor Engineering and Design Center, which houses a suite of digital fabrication tools, including 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines. -
A new engineering and design center serves middle and high school makers and 6 robotics teams that compete locally, nationally, and internationally.
Students learn how to design, build, and program robotic creations. Classes meet twice a week during the school day, but most of the work happens after school in the 13th-floor Engineering and Design Center, which houses a suite of digital fabrication tools, including 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines. -
Over 500 students are enrolled in formal Computer Science classes in Grades 7-12.
Dalton students have won regional, national, and international competitions, including first place in the NYC and third place in the USA American Computer Science League competitions. -
Dalton enables its students to become responsible and independent learners and thinkers.
Dalton is recognized as a national and international model of progressive education based upon a rigorous and challenging academic curriculum. With a unique educational philosophy that is based upon individualized learning, Dalton fosters excitement and joy in the ongoing process of learning. Nurturing the students' natural inquisitiveness, inculcating self-confidence in their intelligence and in their ability to succeed. -
Dalton continually reaffirms the ethical, moral, personal, and academic development of its students.
The school remains committed to Founder Helen Parkhurst's original goals to create not only academically strong graduates but also those who will become informed, intuitive, and responsible citizens. -
Dalton continually reaffirms the ethical, moral, personal, and academic development of its students.
The school remains committed to Founder Helen Parkhurst's original goals to create not only academically strong graduates but also those who will become informed, intuitive, and responsible citizens. -
Developing intellectual independence and risk-taking through inquiry, direct experience, and collaboration.
Launched by a Junior College Night program in early January, the college counseling process begins for juniors at the beginning of the second trimester. There is five college counseling staff who help families navigate the college process. -
Our chess curriculum is integrated into Grades K-3 classes and features a world-class trophy-winning chess team after school.
In the area of critical thinking, children learn to categorize information, reason by analogy, follow a logical sequence of ideas, recognize patterns, apply general principles, assess whether one general principle overrides another, and calculate and analyze disparate values to arrive at practical outcomes. -
Our chess curriculum is integrated into Grades K-3 classes and features a world-class trophy-winning chess team after school.
In the area of critical thinking, children learn to categorize information, reason by analogy, follow a logical sequence of ideas, recognize patterns, apply general principles, assess whether one general principle overrides another, and calculate and analyze disparate values to arrive at practical outcomes. -
Our chess curriculum is integrated into Grades K-3 classes and features a world-class trophy-winning chess team after school.
In the area of critical thinking, children learn to categorize information, reason by analogy, follow a logical sequence of ideas, recognize patterns, apply general principles, assess whether one general principle overrides another, and calculate and analyze disparate values to arrive at practical outcomes. -
The Physical Education program is based on the belief that movement is the cornerstone of a child’s early life.
As children develop greater motor coordination and athletic proficiency, their body awareness and self-esteem increase. Cognitive and affective development is also enhanced. When the children begin to engage in more competitive activities, the program strives to promote the importance of cooperation, good sportsmanship, and fair play. Boys and girls participate equally in all activities. The program encourages a healthy attitude toward physical fitness. -
The Physical Education program is based on the belief that movement is the cornerstone of a child’s early life.
As children develop greater motor coordination and athletic proficiency, their body awareness, and self-esteem increase. Cognitive and affective development is also enhanced. When the children begin to engage in more competitive activities, the program strives to promote the importance of cooperation, good sportsmanship, and fair play. Boys and girls participate equally in all activities. The program encourages a healthy attitude toward physical fitness. -
Our athletics program offers a wide array of sports; students are encouraged to make selections based upon their abilities and interests.
Dalton’s championship-winning athletic program sponsors more than fifty interscholastic teams for Grades 7-12 and is one of the largest and most diverse among independent schools in New York City. -
The Physical Education program is based on the belief that movement is the cornerstone of a child’s early life.
As children develop greater motor coordination and athletic proficiency, their body awareness, and self-esteem increase. Cognitive and affective development is also enhanced. When the children begin to engage in more competitive activities, the program strives to promote the importance of cooperation, good sportsmanship, and fair play. Boys and girls participate equally in all activities. The program encourages a healthy attitude toward physical fitness. -
The Physical Education program is based on the belief that movement is the cornerstone of a child’s early life.
As children develop greater motor coordination and athletic proficiency, their body awareness and self-esteem increase. Cognitive and affective development is also enhanced. When the children begin to engage in more competitive activities, the program strives to promote the importance of cooperation, good sportsmanship, and fair play. Boys and girls participate equally in all activities. The program encourages a healthy attitude toward physical fitness. -
Our athletics program offers a wide array of sports; students are encouraged to make selections based upon their abilities and interests.
Dalton’s championship-winning athletic program sponsors more than fifty interscholastic teams for Grades 7-12 and is one of the largest and most diverse among independent schools in New York City. -
Our athletics program offers a wide array of sports; students are encouraged to make selections based upon their abilities and interests.
Dalton’s championship-winning athletic program sponsors more than fifty interscholastic teams for Grades 7-12 and is one of the largest and most diverse among independent schools in New York City. -
The K-12 art curriculum encourages inventive thinking, creative problem solving and visual awareness, as well as intellectual, social, and emotional development.
The Dalton art curriculum reflects our belief that art is a rigorous discipline that demands concentration and practice. Students with different learning styles and aptitudes progress at their own pace, bringing unique cultural and individual perspectives to their artwork. As they engage in the creative process, students experiment, take risks, solve problems, and develop insights. Their ideas take shape in a finished work of art. -
The Dalton theater department builds community and a culture of learning, collaboration, and creativity.
Through the curriculum, productions, and closely supervised independent projects, we nurture collaborative relationships among young theater artists as they make meaning with text, voice, music, rhythm, movement, light, form, texture, and color. Students develop habits of observation, self-study, and critical commentary which are generous in spirit, insightful, and helpful, and to bring to life before the Dalton community a broad range of dramatic literature and performance styles. -
The Dalton theater department builds community and a culture of learning, collaboration, and creativity.
Through the curriculum, productions, and closely supervised independent projects, we nurture collaborative relationships among young theater artists as they make meaning with text, voice, music, rhythm, movement, light, form, texture, and color. Students develop habits of observation, self-study, and critical commentary which are generous in spirit, insightful, and helpful, and to bring to life before the Dalton community a broad range of dramatic literature and performance styles. -
The Dalton music program offers opportunities for self-expression and communication at different levels of musical sophistication.
Our mission is to help our students experience the feeling of pride, responsibility, and joy that comes from learning to read and perform music in a safe and inclusive environment. -
The K-12 art curriculum encourages inventive thinking, creative problem solving and visual awareness, as well as intellectual, social, and emotional development.
The Dalton Visual Arts curriculum reflects our belief that art is a rigorous discipline that demands concentration and practice. Students with different learning styles and aptitudes progress at their own pace, bringing unique cultural and individual perspectives to their artwork. As they engage in the creative process, students experiment, take risks, solve problems, and develop insights. Their ideas take shape in a finished work of art. -
The Dalton music program offers opportunities for self-expression and communication at different levels of musical sophistication.
Our mission is to help our students experience the feeling of pride, responsibility, and joy that comes from learning to read and perform music in a safe and inclusive environment. -
The Dalton theater department builds community and a culture of learning, collaboration, and creativity.
Through the curriculum, productions, and closely supervised independent projects, we nurture collaborative relationships among young theatre artists as they make meaning with text, voice, music, rhythm, movement, light, form, texture, and color. Students develop habits of observation, self-study, and critical commentary which are generous in spirit, insightful, and helpful, and to bring to life before the Dalton community a broad range of dramatic literature and performance styles. -
The Dalton music program offers opportunities for self-expression and communication at different levels of musical sophistication.
Our mission is to help our students experience the feeling of pride, responsibility, and joy that comes from learning to read and perform music in a safe and inclusive environment. -
The K-12 art curriculum encourages inventive thinking, creative problem solving, and visual awareness, as well as intellectual, social and emotional development.
The Dalton Visual Arts curriculum reflects our belief that art is a rigorous discipline that demands concentration and practice. Students with different learning styles and aptitudes progress at their own pace, bringing unique cultural and individual perspectives to their artwork. As they engage in the creative process, students experiment, take risks, solve problems, and develop insights. Their ideas take shape in a finished work of art. -
The Dalton music program offers opportunities for self-expression and communication at different levels of musical sophistication.
Our mission is to help our students experience the feeling of pride, responsibility, and joy that comes from learning to read and perform music in a safe and inclusive environment. -
The K-12 art curriculum encourages inventive thinking, creative problem solving, and visual awareness, as well as intellectual, social, and emotional development.
The Dalton art curriculum reflects our belief that art is a rigorous discipline that demands concentration and practice. Students with different learning styles and aptitudes progress at their own pace, bringing unique cultural and individual perspectives to their artwork. As they engage in the creative process, students experiment, take risks, solve problems, and develop insights. Their ideas take shape in a finished work of art. -
Creativity and self-expression are at the core of a Dalton education.
The Dalton Dance program immerses students in the process of dance, both as a physical discipline and as a creative and performing art. Our classes are designed to attract not only dancers and dance aficionados, but also athletes wanting to move with greater ease and efficiency and actors desiring more expressive movement qualities. We aim to educate, to inspire, and to create both movers and viewers. -
The K-12 art curriculum encourages inventive thinking, creative problem solving, and visual awareness, as well as intellectual, social and emotional development.
The Dalton art curriculum reflects our belief that art is a rigorous discipline that demands concentration and practice. Students with different learning styles and aptitudes progress at their own pace, bringing unique cultural and individual perspectives to their artwork. As they engage in the creative process, students experiment, take risks, solve problems, and develop insights. Their ideas take shape in a finished work of art. -
The K-12 art curriculum encourages inventive thinking, creative problem solving, and visual awareness, as well as intellectual, social and emotional development.
The Dalton art curriculum reflects our belief that art is a rigorous discipline that demands concentration and practice. Students with different learning styles and aptitudes progress at their own pace, bringing unique cultural and individual perspectives to their artwork. As they engage in the creative process, students experiment, take risks, solve problems, and develop insights. Their ideas take shape in a finished work of art. -
The Dalton music program offers opportunities for self-expression and communication at different levels of musical sophistication.
Our mission is to help our students experience the feeling of pride, responsibility, and joy that comes from learning to read and perform music in a safe and inclusive environment. -
The Dalton music program offers opportunities for self-expression and communication at different levels of musical sophistication.
Our mission is to help our students experience the feeling of pride, responsibility, and joy that comes from learning to read and perform music in a safe and inclusive environment. -
Creativity and self-expression are at the core of a Dalton education.
The Dalton Dance program immerses students in the process of dance, both as a physical discipline and as a creative and performing art. Our classes are designed to attract not only dancers and dance aficionados, but also athletes wanting to move with greater ease and efficiency and actors desiring more expressive movement qualities. We aim to educate, to inspire, and to create both movers and viewers. -
Creativity and self-expression are at the core of a Dalton education.
The Dalton Dance program immerses students in the process of dance, both as a physical discipline and as a creative and performing art. Our classes are designed to attract not only dancers and dance aficionados, but also athletes wanting to move with greater ease and efficiency and actors desiring more expressive movement qualities. We aim to educate, to inspire, and to create both movers and viewers. -
Creativity and self-expression are at the core of a Dalton education.
The Dalton Dance program immerses students in the process of dance, both as a physical discipline and as a creative and performing art. Our classes are designed to attract not only dancers and dance aficionados, but also athletes wanting to move with greater ease and efficiency and actors desiring more expressive movement qualities. We aim to educate, to inspire, and to create both movers and viewers. -
"Learning through inquiry and direct experience and encouraging students to be active constructors of knowledge." ~ Helen Parkhurst
The 3rd-grade archaeological study is a centerpiece of Dalton's First Program activity-based pedagogy.
Students are excited to dig into the simulated box of strati, with plate and trowel, to unearth New York's historical treasures. This is a prime example of Dalton's philosophy which puts students at the center of their learning, emphasizing an activity-based approach. -
"Learning through inquiry and direct experience and encouraging students to be active constructors of knowledge." ~ Helen Parkhurst
The 3rd-grade archaeological study is a centerpiece of Dalton's First Program activity-based pedagogy.
Students are excited to dig into the simulated box of strati, with plate and trowel, to unearth New York's historical treasures. This is a prime example of Dalton's philosophy which puts students at the center of their learning, an emphasizing activity-based approach. -
Within a defined but flexible curriculum, the First Program faculty crafts lessons that are accessible for children at different levels of development.
In small groups, as part of whole-class activities, and in one-to-one sessions with teachers, children have opportunities to become active and independent learners. -
Within a defined but flexible curriculum, the First Program faculty crafts lessons that are accessible for children at different levels of development.
In small groups, as part of whole-class activities, and in one-to-one sessions with teachers, children have opportunities to become active and independent learners. -
Developing intellectual independence and risk-taking through inquiry, direct experience, and collaboration.
Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, and curiosity and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the community at large. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the School prepares students to “Go Forth Unafraid®.” -
Dalton fosters excitement and joy in the ongoing process of learning.
The special relationship between Dalton students and faculty is the key to the intellectual liveliness and curiosity that thrives in the classrooms and beyond. Nurturing the children's natural inquisitiveness, inculcating self-confidence in their intelligence and in their ability to succeed, Dalton enables our students to become responsible and independent learners and thinkers. -
Dalton fosters excitement and joy in the ongoing process of learning.
The special relationship between Dalton students and faculty is the key to the intellectual liveliness and curiosity that thrives in the classrooms and beyond. Nurturing the children's natural inquisitiveness, inculcating self-confidence in their intelligence and in their ability to succeed, Dalton enables our students to become responsible and independent learners and thinkers. -
Within a defined but flexible curriculum, the First Program faculty crafts lessons that are accessible for children at different levels of development.
In small groups, as part of whole-class activities, and in one-to-one sessions with teachers, children have opportunities to become active and independent learners. -
As programs, curricula, and attitudes have evolved over Dalton’s long history, our vital, colorful, and superbly talented faculty remain the heart and soul of our school.
The faculty remains devoted to developing open, disciplined minds and educating young people who will face an increasingly complicated world. Over 220 dynamic, stimulating, and passionate scholars make their courses come alive for their students and instill in them a love of learning—a hallmark of a Dalton education. -
Developing intellectual independence and risk-taking through inquiry, direct experience, and collaboration.
Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, and curiosity and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the community at large. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the School prepares students to “Go Forth Unafraid®.” -
Developing intellectual independence and risk-taking through inquiry, direct experience, and collaboration.
Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, and curiosity and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the community at large. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the School prepares students to “Go Forth Unafraid®.” -
Developing intellectual independence and risk-taking through inquiry, direct experience, and collaboration.
Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, and curiosity and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the community at large. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the School prepares students to “Go Forth Unafraid®.” -
As programs, curricula, and attitudes have evolved over Dalton’s long history, the heart and soul of school is our vital, colorful, and superbly talented faculty.
The faculty remains devoted to developing open, disciplined minds and educating young people who will face an increasingly complicated world. Over 220 dynamic, stimulating, and passionate scholars make their courses come alive for their students and instill in them a love of learning—a hallmark of a Dalton education. -
As programs, curricula, and attitudes have evolved over Dalton’s long history, the heart and soul of school is our vital, colorful, and superbly talented faculty.
The faculty remains devoted to developing open, disciplined minds and educating young people who will face an increasingly complicated world. Over 220 dynamic, stimulating, and passionate scholars make their courses come alive for their students and instill in them a love of learning—a hallmark of a Dalton education.
Go Forth Unafraid®
The Dalton School is committed to providing an education of excellence that meets each student's interests, abilities, and needs within a common curricular framework and reflects and promotes an understanding of, and, appreciation for, diversity in our community as an integral part of school life.
The Dalton School is the innovative leader in developing creative problem solvers who identify issues, grapple with possibilities, and design solutions to global challenges from multiple perspectives.
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Mariachi Band Performs at Dalton
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First Day of School 2022-23
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Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony
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Greek Fest 2022: Play Act I
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José De Jesús Visits with Dalton Community - February 2022
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Ellen Stein PD Day Ice Cream Social
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A Seat at The Table: Student Documentaries On Food Production, Consumption and Justice
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Dance Theater Workshop - 2020 - "Mi Gente"
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Dance Theater Workshop - 2020 - "Shelter In Space"
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Dance Theater Workshop - 2020 "Pre-COVID Rehearsals (Approximately 1 Million Years Ago)"
Pre-COVID (Approximately One Million Years Ago)
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Dance Theater Workshop - 2020 "Apart Together"
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Dalton Symposium 2020
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First Graders Assemble Thanksgiving Sandwiches
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Dalton Families Team Up with City Harvest to Combat Hunger in NYC
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You Are What You Eat Class Visits the Teaching Kitchen
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Ally Week 2019
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Dalton Homecoming and Family Fun Day 2019
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First Day of School - 2019-2020
What do you want to do to make Dalton a better place?
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First Day of First Program
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First Day of Middle and High School
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(Grades K-3) 53 East 91st Street
New York, NY 10128
General: (212) 423-5200 | Admissions: (212) 423-5463
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(Gr. 4 Dalton East & PE Center) 200 East 87th Street
General: (212) 423-5200 | Admissions: (212) 423-5463
General: info@dalton.org | Admissions: fpadmissions@dalton.org
(Gr. 4 Dalton East & PE Center) 200 East 87th Street
New York, NY 10128
General: (212) 423-5200 | Admissions: (212) 423-5262
General: info@dalton.org | Admissions: admissionsmshs@dalton.org
(Grade 5-12) 108 East 89th Street
General: (212) 423-5200 | Admissions: (212) 423-5262
General: info@dalton.org | Admissions: admissionsmshs@dalton.org
(Grade 5-12) 108 East 89th Street
New York, NY 10128
General: (212) 423-5200 | Admissions: (212) 423-5262
General: info@dalton.org | Admissions: admissionsmshs@dalton.org
General: (212) 423-5200 | Admissions: (212) 423-5262
General: info@dalton.org | Admissions: admissionsmshs@dalton.org
