School tradition
What is the day called when we are split into two teams?
Blue & White day.
Where do the freshman hang out?
Shepard Commons.
Where can't you wear hats?
Gathering and classrooms.
What are useful times during the day to do work?
Study halls, C&C, and community block.
Who is the freshman dean?
Mr. Shakoor.
What is the PDS panther's name?
Paws.
Where do the sophomores hang out?
White tables.
What do you need to do when you know you will be absent from a class?
Gmail your teacher asking what if necessary to do to catch up and ask what you will miss.
Where should you go if you need help with writing/math/science?
Sims or writing center.
Who is the head of upper school?
Ms. O'Shanessy.
What happens if you step on the PDS panther?
You have to kiss it.
Where do we line up for a fire drill?
Behind Coleross.
How many service hours do you need to graduate?
50 hours.
When can you use AI for a school assignment?
ONLY when it is explicitly stated in the assignment rules. If you don't know, ASK.
Who is the US learning specialist?
Dr. Dawson.
What is a tradition that PDS has on the morning of Halloween?
The Halloween parade.
Who is Baker field named after?
Jan Baker.
What does ALICE stand for?
Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate.
How many points on an assignment do you lose every day it is late
One-third of a letter grade.
Who is the head of FLIK dining
Chef Brian.
What is the biggest hockey game of the year?
PDS vs. Lawrenceville game!!!
Where do juniors park their cars?
Gravel lot.
What is the PDS honor code?
To learn honorably is to live honorably.
When can you start taking AP classes?
Special privileges allow SOME sophomores to take Advanced Placement classes, however the opportunity is mainly given to juniors and seniors.
Who sits at the Upper School security desk?
Mr. Cifelli.