For a college preparatory school, clearly preparation for success in college is an essential goal. For FPD, pursuit of that goal begins with students as young as three years old. This article by FPD's Assistant Headmaster, Dr. Barry Shealy, outlines the competencies students need to realize success as they move on to college. Identifying those competencies and how they are developed allows FPD to design a continuous stream of experiences that begin with the youngest children and carry them to these end goals.
FPD School Counselor Susan Causey talks about how difficult times can often be character building for students. The secret is keeping your eyes on your ultimate goal - raising a well-adjusted, confident, and self-reliant adult.
During FPD’s Fall Break, twenty-five high school students did not spend their time catching up on sleep, vacationing with family, or relaxing with friends. Instead, they spent their long weekend serving in the city of Macon for FPD’s annual In-Town Service Trip.
With colleges and universities becoming more and more selective and the application process becoming more and more challenging, the College Counseling Department is vital to FPD students. Mr. Thompson and Mr. Latimer present a summary of the steps, divided by grade, that help students through the college application process.
At First Presbyterian Day School, worldview construction is a critical part of our mission. One FPD Core Value is to base all we do on a biblical world and life view. So what is a biblical worldview and what does it mean to base education on one?
Over the course of the 2015-2016 academic year, parents and students will notice a new campaign within our athletic department called “FPD Right Now.” The focus will be on perseverance and determination, forgetting past mistakes and focusing on how you can improve today. This is the story behind the campaign written by FPD Athletic Director, Greg Moore.
