There are core elements of education that are timeless, and yet the tools and strategies we use to deliver on that education must emulate the world our children occupy.
We take pride in upholding traditions that bridge the many generations of JTD graduates together, but we also know that we have a responsibility to prepare our children to be contributing members of their community, and as such, we emphasize 21st century skills, character education, and service learning.
Our Community
The hallmark of a JTD education is our community's commitment to character education that stems from our core values, affectionately known as The 5C's: caring, common sense, consideration, cooperation, and courtesy.
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In the Spotlight
List of 3 news stories.
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Lessons from the Canyon: One Alumnus’s Journey Into Climate Journalism
Continue reading ›When Ben Weissenbach ‘09 graduated from The John Thomas Dye School, he couldn't have imagined that his childhood fascination with the wild canyon below campus would lead him to Alaska's Arctic wilderness, tracking the world's fastest-migrating forest and documenting climate change on the front lines. His recently published book, North to the Future, chronicles what happens when a Los Angeles digital native—someone who came of age with smartphones and social media—is thrust into some of Earth's most remote terrain. -
Kindergarten Celebration: A Tradition of Growth and Joy
Continue reading ›Each spring, our youngest Greyhounds take the stage for the beloved Kindergarten Celebration, a heartwarming tradition that honors all of the milestones of learning throughout their first year at JTD. Our Kindergarten students guide their audience month-by-month through the experiences that shaped their first year at JTD, pausing along the way to sing, chant, and share moments of growth. With each song, they showcase what they’ve learned, and each student has the opportunity to introduce each month's theme. It’s a proud moment for parents, teachers, and fellow students as the kindergartners confidently shine in front of a lively JTD audience. -
Exploring Futures: The Legacy of Career Day at JTD
Continue reading ›There are many reasons students treasure their time at The John Thomas Dye School; time-honored traditions like the Carols program, Candlelighting, Grade 4 Landmark projects, and the Kindergarten Nutcracker are all a part of the unique elementary experience at our school. Each grade level provides many beloved traditions, but no grade level provides more than the sixth grade. First, as a parent and now one of the Upper School math teachers, one Grade 6 tradition holds a very special place in my heart. Ten years ago, I was entrusted with continuing Career Day, a Grade 6 tradition that dates back to 1989, when it was introduced as a continuation of a Grade 5 project by former JTD teachers, Ruth Furst and Sue Guerin.
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The John Thomas Dye School admits students of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs.
Located In Los Angeles, CA, John Thomas Dye is an independent school for grades K-6. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, fine arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
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