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Portrait of a Graduate
I am Phoenix Country Day.
I am an individual.
I am proud of the things that make me different from others.
I am part of a whole.
I seek out opportunities to understand the world outside of my experience.
I know how to think.
I use what I know to learn what I don't yet know.
I am inclined to action.
I solve problems with courage, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and dedication.
Academics
Engage
Academics
As the Valley's only Pre-K - 12 independent school, PCDS offers an unparalleled academic experience. From the joy of discovery, to the challenging application of complex concepts, PCDS students are uniquely prepared to face tomorrow's challenges today.
Arts
Arts
Through visual, digital, and performing arts, PCDS students regularly explore their creative sides, think outside of the proverbial box, and grow in their own methods of self-expression. Every student, regardless of age or skill level, thrives when ideating, revising, and producing new and original works of art, music, or performance.
Athletics
Athletics
The primary goal of PCDS athletics is to ensure that each child has the opportunity to grow as an athlete and human being— the values of teamwork, persistence, commitment, selflessness, humility, and self-confidence are critical to any great athletics program, and are the core of our PCDS athletic offerings.
Innovation
Innovation
For over 60 years, PCDS has deftly balanced tradition with innovation. Through cutting-edge facilities and expert faculty, we support our students' growth to be able to face life's most pressing challenges, creating tomorrow's intellectual leaders today.
Outcomes
Outcomes
Every PCDS senior class shakes a hand, shares a hug, or sometimes sheds a tear with the entire faculty on Daley Bridge during the procession prior to graduation.
Philanthropy
Philanthropy
PCDS depends on the engagement of our community. From the Annual Fund, to Tax Credits, to capital campaigns, the support of PCDS families, alumni and faculty & staff strengthens the School as an educational leader now and for generations to come.
Play
Play
Childhood is an experience to be cherished, not rushed. Laughter and play, curiosity and discovery, permeate every lesson, grade level, and experience that makes PCDS engaging and exciting for all students.
About the Nest
Community & Culture / Each individual is recognized, each voice is heard
40% Students who self-identify as people of color
67 zip codes represented within the student body
20% Families receive need-based financial assistance from the School
1 Full time Director of Community & Culture
5+ Assemblies - each division holds at least one community gathering every week
55+ Student Clubs in Upper School each year
Beyond the eagle's nest / class of 2023
73 Graduates
45 Different college destinations
125+ Colleges visit PCDS to recruit
65 Students offered merit scholarships
36:1 Student-to-college counselor ratio
Early Childhood / EXPLORE, PLAY, AND CONNECT WITH THE WORLD AROUND YOU
9:1 Student-to-teacher ratio in the Early Childhood program
20% Class of 2024 graduates who started their PCDS journey in Pre-k or Kindergarten
60 Minutes dedicated to self-guided play and discovery each day
100% Teachers who love supporting the personal and academic development of children
Athletics / Participate, persist, and achieve
Awarded the AIA Don F. Stone Overall Excellence Award for the 2A Conference the past two years
80% Middle School students on at least one team
75% Upper School students on at least one team
35% Upper School students on 2+ teams
15 State championships the past 4 years
Arts / Empathize, ideate, create, and inspire
5 Design labs
4 Visual art studios
4 Music performance rooms
2 Digital labs
1 Sound lab
1 Theater
PCDS At-a-Glance
