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What is free speech? Why does it matter? The ninth graders have been exploring the ramifications of free speech in conjunction with John Stuart Mill’s essay, “On Liberty,” adapted as “All Minus One” by the @hdxacademy .
This past Wednesday DTS partnered with @seattlehumane for our second service day of the year. Students learned about the mission of Seattle Humane, stressors for animals, and ways that they can get involved. Then, they worked together to make cat-siz
The Downtown School's Advisory Board met this past Friday to reflect on the past and look to the future. Thanks @KEXP for hosting us in your space—just one of the benefits of being a campus connected to the city. #dtsconnections #connectedtothe
Ninth-grade students in World History work on an Ancient Civilization Autopsy project: Using art to explore the causes of past civilizations’ decline. #creative #creativity #art #artineducation #history #civilization #learningthroughart
Thank you so much to our wonderful #alumni for visiting today and participating in a lively Q&A with our juniors and seniors about lessons learned and advice for making the transition between high school and beyond! You are welcome back at DTS an
We wish you a wonderful 2024, filled with learning, community, and connections! #happynewyear #newyear #happy2024 #happyholidays #newyearseve #newyearsday #2024
How does #collaborating with others who have different specialties than you translate to #innovation and student #success? In this week's blog post, Spanish teacher Melinda Franke walks us through her recent experience in collaboration, and how that
Advanced Physics students exploring high voltage electrostatics was a hair-raising and joyful experience! #science #electricity #students #highschool #vandergraafgenerator #electrons #physics
Yesterday we were excited to hold a student-run Maker Fair. This gave students the opportunity to create and market their own creative products and buy a stall, proceeds from which get returned to the Open Studio program. Our Arts Club and Open Studi
Yesterday, Advanced Physics students learned about the history of rocketry and the Space Shuttle program at the Museum of Flight. Many thanks to our brilliant docents! @museumofflight #aviation #rocketry #museumofflight #flight #physics #science #dts
Interested in learning some positive strategies for reframing conflict-potential interactions to more positive exchanges between friends, family, and colleagues? Then take a peek at our latest blog post from Director of Student Support Nance Leonhard
Chemistry students began a new unit on reactions today where open-ended inquiry in the lab brought focused attention to the evidence we use to identify that chemical reactions have occurred. #inquiry #chemistry #science #lab #sciencelab #highschool #