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Congratulations to Faith Williamson '25 who was named a NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SEMIFINALIST in the 70th annual competition. Semifinalists qualified by taking the 2023 Preliminary SAT (PSAT) & National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT). The nationwide pool of Semifinalists - representing less than 1% of high school seniors - includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state and is proportional to the state's percentage of the national total of graduating seniors.
At Saddle River Day School, we are committed to empowering our students with deep knowledge, factual insight, and robust critical thinking skills to fully grasp the electoral process. Our faculty members set an example by fostering respectful dialogue without engaging in divisive political discussions, creating an environment that promotes understanding and balanced learning. We steer clear of pressures to take sides, encouraging our students to explore complex issues thoughtfully and independently with an emphasis on the importance of being active, informed participants, helping them understand why their engagement is crucial for shaping their own futures.
SRDS received the Platinum designation, the highest of the AP® School Honor Roll’s four levels of distinction, for exceeding thresholds in college culture, college credit, and college optimization set by the College Board.
Typically, when someone references a classroom, we imagine, at the very least, a physical space with walls, windows, a ceiling, desks, and an instructor. But the newest SRDS classroom can be found in a virtual reality headset through the inaugural Virtual Reality Classroom, the first initiative of our new Center for Technology & Computer Science (CTCS), headed by Dr. Kevin Merges, SRDS’s Chief Global Impact Officer.
Students in SRDS's Business and Entrepreneurship classes know what to do when they arrive in the classroom each day. The first order of business is to update their Excel spreadsheets with data regarding the current price of gold, the Dow Jones Industrial average, gross domestic product indices, current unemployment percentages, the Consumer Price Index, 2-year and 10-year treasury yield, and just for fun, data on how bitcoin is doing that day.
As parents, we want our children to be upstanders, not bystanders, meaning that if they see a problem or an injustice, they should step in, get involved, and ask how they can help. In the case of Sahil Polepalle and Devraj Dhupar, both members of the Saddle River Day School class of 2025, they have learned that lesson well.
Every big idea starts with a question. A “why” or a “how” or an “I wonder…” that leads the questioner through a process of brainstorming, testing, evaluating, and revising that will eventually, with effort and a little luck, lead to an answer that solves a problem, improves a process, or discovers something brand new. This process, called design thinking, is embedded into the pedagogy and curriculum of each subject taught at Saddle River Day School, in ways that are often discernible, and occasionally imperceptible.
As part of Head of School Jalaj Desai’s mandate to “teach kids how to think, not what to think,” the Capstone Project encourages middle school students to examine their interests and passions.
Despite Mother Nature's best attempts to thwart opening day, students were excited to be back on campus and engaged in learning and spending time with their friends and teachers once again.
Two SRDS Students Recognized for Academic Excellence by The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.
On Tuesday, May 18th, Charter Field was the site of the in-person Graduation events for the Saddle River Day School Class of 2021.
After a seamless pivot to remote learning, Saddle River Day School committed to reinstating all the important components of a holistic SRDS experience for the 20-21 academic year.
The guiding principle for Karen Ferretti, Director of College Counseling and Robert Kettlewell, Associate Director is to “Always think of the students first and always see them as individuals.”
The design competition encourages students to design a product that helps eliminate or diminish a challenge faced by disabled people.
Congratulations to Cooper Mallow ‘21, who was named a Commended Student in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program.
On Monday, October 26, Upper School students were recognized for their academic achievement for the 2019-2020 school year.
This past weekend the SRDS Performing Arts Department presented the ever-popular and seasonally-appropriate The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, for five outdoor performances.
On Wednesday, October 7, Saddle River Day School welcomed Mr. John Lang, grandfather of Zoe '23, to speak on campus. Mr. Lang spoke with Upper School students about his experiences of living in Nazi Germany.
Saddle River Day School is excited to announce the expansion of our Early Childhood Program with the addition of a Pre-K 3’s class for the 2021-2022 school year.
After a summer spent in task force meetings, researching safety protocols and best practices, and carefully planning our return, SRDS opened our doors and welcomed students back onto campus for the first time since March.
TEDx is an international community that allows local organizers to create their own TED-like events. TEDxYouth@SRDS provides a forum where students and community members can share their “ideas worth spreading.”
What do 49 high school students, 10 teachers, 63 credits, and Google Meet have in common? They were all part of the Saddle River Remote Summer academic program.
On Thursday, July 23rd, Charter Field was the site of the in-person Graduation events for the Saddle River Day School Class of 2020.
When other students were hunkering down and avoiding more news about the virus, one third of our Upper School students made the choice to face the pandemic, head-on, by engaging in this self-initiated research project.
It was clear from the start that Daniel was determined in his endeavors, whether academic or altruistic, and possessed wisdom and a compassion for others well beyond his years.
When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through these unprecedented times, including some of our own SRDS faculty, staff and families.
The Mission of the Gateway Diplomas Program is to emphasize the exploration of individual, career-based interests through rigorous coursework and experiential learning, leading to a deeper understanding of the skills necessary for a successful college and career path.
During this unprecedented time, the transition to remote learning became a necessity that needed to happen in a very short time frame.
The Saddle River Day School is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jalaj Desai as the permanent Head of School, effective immediately.
As part of the continued effort to offer students "experiential" learning opportunities, grades 4-7 participated in a variety of mini course offerings.
The SRDS Performing Arts Department presented the ever-popular Little Women, (the musical) for three performances last weekend to a packed house in the Alford Hall Performing Arts Center.
Aligning with the Saddle River Day School’s mission to encourage students to be intellectual risk takers, SRDS has established Middle and and Upper School Odyssey of the Mind teams this year under the leadership of Science
Long after the job was done on the floor and the upset was complete, Jordan Janowski walked to mid-court and accepted Saddle River Day’s fifth straight Bergen County championship.
Four students who are completely different in their personalities, interests and academic strengths were accepted early decision at New York University this year.
Alex Slomin '22 has found his passion in life: photographing wildlife and nature. And when you see his work, you will be inspired.
The SRDS community took time to embark on student-led projects during the holiday season that shared with those who are less fortunate.
SRDS faculty members developed course content with the goal of teaching important skills such as creativity, critical thinking, research, collaboration, applied learning, problem solving and public speaking.
The first CIE Boot Camp was an amazingly successful event with 50+ attendees in grades K-8.
“I can't even believe that we're here and that this is really happening,” said goalkeeper Livia Davidson. “Our team never gives up and never stops playing hard; that showed with how we played today.”
The SRDS RoboRebels robotics team took part in the first official FTC SkyStone competition of the season.
This Girls Varsity Tennis team posted an undefeated 16-0 record (first time in SRDS school history) and emerged NJIC Patriot Division CHAMPS!
Families engaged in pop-up interactive activities, discussions and the opportunity to see how SRDS promotes innovative thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset.
SRDS welcomed its alumni, faculty, families and friends for a wonderful Homecoming and Alumni weekend.
The mission of the Memory Project is kindness: "We invite high school art students to cultivate global kindness by creating portraits as special gifts for children around the world."
The SRDS campus was filled with over 275 grandparents & special friends on Friday, October 4th on a perfect fall morning.
At all grade levels, our teachers look to inspire, promote critical thinking and develop a love of learning. How do we make learning engaging and fun in Lower School?
Natalie has been invited to exhibit her artwork as part of the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition's National Art Show. The exhibit opens on September 21st and runs through October 27th.
Excitement, energy and enthusiasm filled the Saddle River Day School campus on opening day, boasting a record enrollment that is the highest it has been in the last 10 years.
The 2019-2020 school year is off to a great start, boasting a record enrollment that is the highest it has been in the last 10 years. The excitement for a new year, filled with promise, can be felt everywhere on campus!
Ruthie graduated from St. Andrews this past Spring as one of only three students with an Honours Dual Degree in Biology and Psychology.
Congratulations to Michaela McMahon ‘18 who made the U19 USA Women’s Lacrosse Team
Ami traveled with her mother, Dr. Saraswati Dayal, to engage in volunteer medical service
The strength of college guidance at SRDS is in the care and attention given to each student and family. At SRDS, our families receive expert college guidance that gives our students an advantage in the college admissions process.
Innovative Curriculum @ SRDS Continues to Move Full "STEAM" Ahead
Upper School Students Travel Off Campus for Spring Career Day
The RoboRebels @ SRDS experienced a successful initial year!
SRDS students were tasked with representing the interests of Costa Rica and Kuwait.
Eleventh graders at Saddle River Day School put their advanced math skills to the test.
Kayla begins her semester in the Colin Powell School for Civic & Global Leadership program.
The theme for this year's awards ceremony was “Building Bridges: A Path to the Future.”
Michele Sidor drained a left-wing three to become the fourth girls basketball player in New Jersey history to eclipse 3,000 points.
Sixteen Upper and Middle School students have been cast for the SRDS musical "Freaky Friday" that will open in March.
Computer Science Education Week engaged Saddle River Day students schoolwide in multiple tech options as part of an international technology education program.
For four days, Upper School students experienced a wide variety of "mini-course" offerings.
Michelle Sidor broke Anne Donovan's Bergen County all-time scoring record with 3-pointer against Teaneck.
Threes for Sandy Hook benefit games still offer healing through sports.
Innovative student experiences continue @SRDS.
Four student-athletes signed their Letters of Intent on National Signing Day.
NorthJersey.com high school sports columnist Darren Cooper writes about the second annual "Open Gym" at SRDS... and what college coaches REALLY want in their players.
Students from the 6th and 7th grades visited the JCC in Tarrytown, NY on Thursday, September 13th to participate in a social action project with the AFYA Foundation.
A hard-working crew including the technology department and student interns continued preparation all summer for the opening of school.
This summer, Upper School students took the opportunity to gain valuable work experience through internships in a variety of fields.
While many of us have been enjoying the summer relaxing and recharging, the SRDS faculty has been hard at work attending learning opportunities in their respective academic fields.