6. The Dalton Planner

Example of a student planner, chronicling assignments, labs, and other daily activities.

“Every student in Big Dalton receives a Dalton Planner to keep track of assignments and homework. When I was in middle school, House advisors assessed our planners to teach us how to become responsible and organized students. Each morning, my 4th grade House advisor Ms. Farnsworth checked my planner and pasted a sticker on its inside cover—if I had done my required reading!

It was always fun to see how different people would decorate the Dalton logo on the cover—from elaborate drawings or mindless doodles to plain white. These various designs are representative of my Dalton experience as a whole. When I think back, I remember the uniqueness of every student in my class and the sea of unique planners on every classroom table.”
—Gabriela Siegal ’16

“I’ve kept my plan book after each year because not only did it record each piece of homework, paper, and test that I took, but it also included sentimental reminders and doodles. It feels like a very personal school item, yet it encapsulates the way Dalton taught us to plan our work thoughtfully and learn the essential life skills of organization and prioritization.

In a sense, my planner chronicled my journey through Dalton. In addition to tracking my academics, it also documents other aspects of my Dalton experience such as athletics, lots of labs with teachers, and even special days such as symposiums. My planner reminds me of the day-to-day that truly defined my time at Dalton.”
—Anna Rich ’14