HQ Function

Primary academic facility for Middle School (grades 4-8) and High School (grades 9-12), housing central administrative offices, libraries, arts and athletic facilities, and embodying the core principles of the Dalton Plan.

Notable Features:

Historic 1929 building designed by Robert W. Sexton, specialized 'Lab' classrooms for each subject, the Martin Theater, the 'Little Theater,' multiple libraries, extensive art studios, science laboratories, and unique 'House' rooms central to the Dalton Plan.

Work Culture:

For faculty and staff, it's a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment focused on student-centered learning, pedagogical innovation, and fostering a strong sense of community. The culture reflects the Dalton Plan's emphasis on responsibility, independence, and cooperation.

HQ Significance:

The 89th Street building is the historic home of the Dalton Plan, an influential progressive educational philosophy. It stands as a significant institution in New York City's independent school landscape and a beacon of innovative education.

Values Reflected in HQ: The architecture and layout, with its distinct 'House' rooms (homerooms), 'Labs' (subject-specific classrooms where teachers hold 'office hours'), and communal spaces, directly reflect the Dalton Plan's core values of independence, responsibility, collaboration, and respect for individual learning styles.

Location:

The Dalton School cultivates a global perspective through its curriculum, diverse student body, and various global programs. These include international exchange opportunities for students and faculty, participation in global conferences like Model UN, integration of global issues into coursework, and fostering language learning. The school aims to prepare students to be informed and engaged global citizens.

Street Address:

108 East 89th Street

City:

New York

State/Province:

NY

Country:

USA