Academics
Academic Philosophy
Embracing the Opportunities
Hockaday was founded on a transformative academic program, and our girls’ achievements are inspiring. From robust classroom experiences to team competitions to ensemble productions, Hockaday girls are celebrated for their individual and collaborative talents. From her first day of school until she crosses Commencement Terrace eagerly anticipating her future, a Hockaday girl embraces the stimulating learning opportunities that await her each day, both inside and outside of the classroom. She will be empowered to meet challenges and think of solutions. She will be prepared to enter the world with confidence and resolve as a result of her extraordinary Hockaday experience.
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Academic Spaces
Hockaday’s academic facilities are second to none. The Ashley H. Priddy Lower School features well-equipped classrooms and gathering spaces. The Liza Lee Academic Research Center contains divisional libraries, archives, audiovisual production rooms, the school bookstore, and student publication offices. The Margaret Doggett Crow Science Building pushes students to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Academic News
List of 20 news stories.
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First Graders Learn About Wildlife Rehabilitation
First Graders welcomed Paula Hagan from Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center this week, who talked about the work Rogers does with birds in need.Read More -
Third Grade Giving Garden
Third Graders in the Science and Social Impact class planted two types of kale, broccoli, and garlic last week in the Lower School garden.Read More -
The Science of Metals
Social Impact Chemistry has been busy in the lab this week experimenting to determine various metals’ specific heat capacities.Read More -
Student-Led Deliberation
Upper School students engaged in a deliberation yesterday with their advisories on the question, “How should the Hockaday Upper School regulate the use of cell phones by students during the school day?”Read More -
Bees in Our Ecosystem
Hockaday’s beekeeper, Teagen Breedlove, recently visited Upper School Biology classes to explain the dynamics of hives, the roles of different species of bees in ecosystems, and the various pressures put on bees.Read More -
Jobs of the Future
Upper School students along with Eugene McDermott Head of School Dr. Laura Leathers and Upper School faculty members Karen Sanchez and Candace Townsley headed to Pegasus Park to meet OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar.Read More -
Create, Collaborate, Innovate
If you ask a Fourth Grader what her favorite class is, you’ll often hear “CCI!”Read More -
Upper School Biology Welcomes Visitors
Upper School’s Biology, Impact, and the Zoo class was visited by special guests this week!Read More -
Enhancing STAAR scores through games
Upper School's Spanish in the Community headed to Marcus Elementary in Dallas today to work with students.Read More -
Modeling Civil Discourse
Upper School students modeled their civil discourse training at an assembly in October.Read More -
Third Grade Welcomes Health Coach and Chef
Third Grade was thrilled to have Jess Wilson, Integrative Health Coach and Whole Food Plant-Based/Vegan Personal Chef, speak with the science and social impact class today!Read More -
DISD Trustee Visits Government Class
Dallas ISD District 2 Trustee Sarah Weinberg visited Upper School government, a Social Impact class, to engage students in a discussion about the vital role of school board governance, the interplay between local, state, and federal government in shaping education policy, and practical ways for students to get involved in addressing educational issues within the Dallas community.Read More -
Microgreens for Good
Eighth Grade students have been growing microgreens in science class as part of their investigation of Earth’s biosphere and ecosystems.Read More -
Forensics Class Welcomes Federal Agents
Hockaday Forensics students had an incredible visit from the FBI Evidence Response Team (ERT) and a retired Federal Prosecutor!Read More -
Faculty Head to DIGS
Lower School Science teachers Lara Guerra and Amy Banks spent a great day at DIGS, the Dallas Inner-City Growers Summit.Read More -
Musical Engineering
Fifth Grade musical instruments class headed to the Engineering Lab to design and build their own string instruments.Read More -
Spanish in the Community
This Hispanic Heritage Month, Upper School’s Spanish in the Community, a Social Impact seminar class, interviewed five key members of the Hockaday community.Read More -
Doggie Data
Upper School Statistics, a Social Impact-designated class, visited an animal shelter this week in preparation for their data project with Dallas Animal Services.Read More -
Design Thinking Prototypes
Upper School’s Biology, Impact, and the Zoo class worked on prototypes this week to solve a problem.Read More -
Hockaday Welcomes Female Data Scientist
Hockaday recently welcomed Winslow Huth, Data Scientist at AT&T, to campus to speak to students about emerging technologies and her experience in data science.Read More
The Hockaday School
Within the private school community, The Hockaday School is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls from grades PK–12 located in Dallas, Texas. Students realize their limitless potential through challenging academic curricula, arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs so that they are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.