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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Financial Literacy in Upper School
Upper School’s Empowering Women Through Financial Literacy class welcomed Hockaday CFO Katie Leto last week!Read More -
Lower School Dream Lab Comes to Life
As part of Hockaday’s ongoing Innovation & Collaboration efforts, Lower School students have enjoyed visiting the Dream Lab, a repurposed area of the library.Read More -
Students Shine in Model UN Competition
Hockaday’s Model UN recently attended the Dallas Area Model United Nations (DAMUN) tournament, competing against top schools from the Dallas area.Read More -
Math + Impact
Lower School students held a post-Halloween candy drive and donated extra candyRead More -
Students Place Third in Coding Competition
Two Upper School students were honored at the competition.Read More -
Inaugural Research Fellows Named
As part of our ongoing efforts focused on Innovation and Collaboration and our continuing partnership with Southern Methodist University, we are excited to introduce the Hockaday Research Fellows Program.Read More -
Middle School Financial Literacy
Upper School students in the Financial Literacy & Economic Concepts class recently met with Middle School students who are preparing for the Middle School Bazaar to talk about how to find a unique value proposition, how to figure out a price point, and how to break even or make a profit.Read More -
Creating Dye From Discards
Lower School art students worked with SAGE, Hockaday’s food provider, to salvage vegetable skins and peels for art projects.Read More -
Fourth Grade Book Sale Success
The Class of 2033 raised $1,019 at the Fourth Grade Book Sale last month!Read More -
Senior Film Accepted at Austin Film Festival
Senior Isla McKenna’s film, "Reality Check," has been accepted and screened at the Austin Film Festival as part of the Young Filmmakers Showcase.Read More -
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
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.