Academic Program
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The three endowed chairs in English, mathematics, and science, and the three division heads make sure students are actively engaged in the enriched and challenging curriculum. Generally, class size for grades K and 1 is 16, for grades 2 and 3, 17, and for grades 4 through 9, 18.

Grading and Reports
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In grades pre-k through six, teachers send narrative evaluations home two or three times a year. Students earn letter grades starting in 7th grade.

Values
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In weekly assemblies, homeroom discussion and special values classes, students learn the meaning and value of courage, honesty, self-discipline, kindness, loyalty, responsibility, and friendship.

Faculty
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Two-thirds of the faculty have earned or are working towards graduate degrees and all participate in the professional development program. All professional staff are evaluated each year. There is no system of tenure.

School Placement
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The secondary school advisor works with students and their parents to help insure placement in the appropriate secondary school program.

Academic Facilities
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In 1957 the school moved to the gracious mansion built by John I. Blair in 1915. Major expansion projects in 1967, 1994, and 2004 added modern classrooms, gyms and locker facilities, and studios for art and music.

Athletics
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Our interscholastic athletic program begins at the 7th grade. All Upper School students join either the boys' or the girls' team for that season. In the fall, ...

Fine and Performing Arts
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The fine and performing arts infuse our campus with art, music, and drama. The Kathryn Davis Performing Arts Center, specially designed for young performers, provides the appropriate setting for plays, musicals, and concerts.

Extracurricular Activities
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TPS offers activities and opportunities that are designed to spark a student's interest. The Student Council takes a very active role in school life by sponsoring social events, dances, sports nights, food and toy drives, weekend trips, and recycling programs.

Daily Life
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The school day begins at 8:30 a.m. There is a 20 or 30-minute recess/snack period for most classes mid-morning and three family-style lunch seatings.

Accreditation and Memberships
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Tuxedo Park School is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) and chartered by the State of New York. It is a member of the NAIS, ERB, SSATB, and ETS.