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Welcome to Casady. Thank you for taking time to explore our school.
Casady has a long tradition of providing an outstanding education for students in pre-kindergarten
through 12th grade. It all began right after World War II, when a group of dedicated community leaders and
educators came together to build the foundations for a college preparatory school connected to the
Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma. At that time, they envisioned a school that would offer small classes,
personal attention and worship in an atmosphere that fosters healthy competition.
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Today, Casady maintains its original vision to educate - in mind, body and spirit - each of our nearly 900
boys and girls on our 80-acre campus. Our outstanding faculty and staff strive to ensure our students
engage fully in their educational lives so that they will find success in college and beyond.
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What excites me most about Casady is that our mission aligns with and is supportive of our collective
hope to provide opportunities for our children, and also to build and strengthen our community.
Great schools encourage intellectual vitality, foster communication, value diversity of experience, promote
self-formation and aim to make our world a better place. At Casady School, you’ll see those values
expressed each and every day.
At its heart, Casady provides genuinely expansive and engaging learning experiences for all. Our students
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by dedicated and talented faculty who ensure that each child finds success.
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A strong partnership between families and the school and a shared commitment to understanding what is
best for children are essential elements of this process. In mind, body and spirit, our mission at Casady is
to prepare students for life.
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Arts and Athletics.
Through our arts and athletics programs,
students develop passions to inspire them for
life. At Casady, students enjoy a variety of
creative opportunities including music,
photography, visual arts, acting, dance and
more. Each school year, renowned artists visit
our campus to inspire and interact one-on-one
with our students.
Here, athletics are about teamwork, integrity
and sportsmanship. Sports teach life lessons.
That’s why every student participates in
athletics or physical education. As a member
of the Southwest Preparatory Conference,
our students have the unique opportunity to
compete with some of the finest college
preparatory schools and like-minded
student-athletes in the region.
Prepare for success.
In today’s global society, access to
information and what you do with that
information are what matters. At Casady,
we prepare our students with everything from
history to world languages in a dynamic,
interactive setting. Our teachers facilitate
meaningful dialogue, critical thinking, and
collaborative learning. Our students learn to
ask questions, delve beneath the surface, and
apply their coursework to real-world situations.
College preparation. Strong values. Analytical
thinking. This is our formula for success.
Knowledge with character inspires action.
Character is the compass that guides us
through difficulty, and it shapes our
interactions with others. At Casady, we
encourage character development through
daily chapel services, through support and
service to our community, and through
weaving ethics throughout our curriculum.
Casady students will be the leaders, thinkers
and builders of tomorrow. That’s why we lay
the groundwork of high moral character today.
One community shaped by many.
At Casady, students come from numerous
backgrounds, belief systems and national
origins. We value and respect each individual,
and we take the time to understand what
factors shape and guide them as they discover
their voices in the classroom and beyond.
Community is finding the common thread,
focusing on common goals, and working toward
a common vision. This is the essence of the
Casady School experience.
Building compassion within, so no one goes without.
Learning to give selflessly is one of the greatest
lessons in life. We believe that giving is its own
reward. At Casady, our students learn the value
of service through first-hand experience.
Before they graduate, Casady students perform
a minimum of 45 hours of community service
with charitable organizations like the Infant
Crisis Services, Habitat for Humanity, and local
food banks, to name a few. Maybe that’s why
our graduates go on to become civic and
community leaders. The lesson is this: making
a difference in others’ lives makes an even
bigger difference in their own.
How effective is our curriculum?
• The school maintains an 8:1 student-teacher ratio and offers 15 AP courses.
• Students attend classes in a college-like atmosphere. They enjoy a sprawling, 80-acre
campus with 29 separate academic buildings.
• In the fall of 2014, our campus will open a state-of-the-art science and arts building.
• Healthy lunches are provided by Sage Dining for first through twelfth grades.
And the results speak for themselves:
• The class of 2013 earned more than $4 million in merit-based scholarships for college.
For the past three years, Casady students earned more than $11 million.
• An estimated 90 percent of Casady graduates receive some form of merit scholarship for college.
• 60 percent enroll in out-of-state schools. 40 percent attend in-state schools.
• From 2011 to 2013, 11 students were National Merit Finalists or Semifinalists.
• During the same period, Casady students averaged more than 1210 (M/CR) on the SAT and 27 on
the ACT. These numbers compare to 1010 (SAT) and 21.1 (ACT) nationally.
• Between 2011 and 2013, the average graduating GPA was higher than 3.47.
• In 2010, 137 Casady students sat for 294 AP exams. 68 percent scored 3 or higher.
At Casady School, we take our responsibility as teachers and mentors seriously. With more than $4
million in scholarships awarded by top colleges and universities across the country in 2013 alone, we
feel confident we’re delivering on our promise to facilitate the very best education for our students.
And we’re committed to maintaining the same high standards for graduating classes to come.
Setting the stage for success. It’s our primary responsibility.
Primary Division: Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten
Research now confirms that early
childhood education is crucial to
success in school and in later life.
Selecting the best environment for
your child’s pre-school and
kindergarten years is important.
We believe that experiential
learning is the most effective way to
teach children at this stage of
development.
Our hands-on method lets our
youngest students experience the
authentic pride of accomplishment – a powerful motivation for
future success.
Experiential learning helps children
master the basics they need for first
grade – writing, beginning
arithmetic and reading, social skills
and respect for others.
The boundaries between play and
schoolwork are invisible to the
children thanks to our carefully
planned curriculum. We want each
child in our care to develop a love
for learning that will last a lifetime.
Imagination. Cooperation. Basic life
skills. These are just a few of the
building blocks we instill in our
youngest students. Our mission is to
make bright young minds even
brighter. It’s a challenge we embrace
with great enthusiasm.
A developing mind. A growing curiosity.
Lower Division: Grades 1 - 4
Lower Division students are
particularly eager for new
experiences and opportunities.
We empower these students to
achieve maximum cognitive growth
and academic excellence, all while
encouraging logical reasoning,
creative expression and personal
responsibility. These concepts are
integrated into a traditional arts
curriculum as well as all of our
core subjects.
Lower Division begins to prepare
children for the transitions to come.
First and second graders find
security through their homeroom
experience where they learn
reading, spelling, math and social
studies. Each day they also venture
out to other classrooms to learn
music, Spanish, science, art,
physical education, Bible and
computer studies.
Third and fourth grade children
still enjoy the security and
familiarity of homerooms while
rotating classrooms for core
academic subjects.
These rotations teach children
valuable organizational skills, which
will assist them well beyond their
years at Casady.
Casady School teachers work closely
with individual children, parents
and each other to make sure each
child leaves the division fully
prepared for the academic and
social challenges ahead.
From a well-rounded curriculum, character takes its shape.
Middle Division: Grades 5 - 8
The Middle Division years are an
exciting and challenging time in a
student’s life. Casady helps students
develop confidence and
responsibility during this vital and
sometimes unpredictable stage.
Middle Division classes are held in
the McClendon Building, a versatile,
open-architecture learning
environment organized by grade
level. The building design
encourages students from all grades
to interact and form friendships.
Structured, family-style lunches and
school-wide community service
projects further strengthen our
Middle Division students’ sense
of belonging.
At this level, students begin to
develop their abstract thinking
abilities. Coursework and subjects
are engaging and relevant:
mathematics, Latin, computer
science, natural and physical
sciences, world history,
the humanities, biblical studies
and more.
Students also pursue the arts,
including orchestra, instrumental
and vocal music; visual, studio and
graphic arts; creative writing;
performing arts. They have full
access to practice rooms, stages
and studios.
Individual and team sports give our
Middle Division students more
opportunities to compete and refine
their athletic skills.
Teachers and advisors help and
guide each child as they decide
which electives and interests to
pursue. Through our guidance we
help them develop lifelong skills of
time management, effective study
habits, and an ability to pursue
their passions.
The Middle Division program is
designed to enhance the
breathtaking pace of early
adolescent development.
Prepare for college. Prepare for life.
Upper Division: Grades 9 - 12
Our college acceptance rates are
impressive. Our track record with
the finest universities in the country
is a continuing story of student
success, not only in gaining
admittance to the colleges of their
choice, but also in outpacing their
peers once enrolled at those
institutions.
Upper Division students each have a
curriculum that is tailored to his or
her interests and strengths. From
the beginning, advisors work with
students (and parents) to develop a
plan for college preparatory courses.
Casady teachers provide guidance,
counseling, and advocacy each and
every day.
School spirit at Casady has never
been higher. Football, basketball
and other competitive sports
provide incredible excitement,
pride and fun.
Casady’s park-like campus provides
safe and inviting places for students
to gather with friends. Family-style
lunches, chapel, clubs, and
community service create an
inclusive and caring community
– a core value of our school.
Upper Division theater, orchestra
and choral music performances
draw appreciative audiences again
and again. Over the years, our
productions have included actors
and musicians who have gone on to
professional careers.
Casady faculty and advisors help
each student gain admission to the
college that offers the best fit.
Our relationships with colleges
and universities have never been
stronger. Based on years of data,
admissions officers across the
country understand and value
our students.
Casady staff and faculty are honored
to provide the opportunities,
education and guidance that prepare
our students for success.
A sound direction for the road ahead.
College Counseling
Today, college admission is more
selective than ever. At Casady
School, college preparation is an
ongoing process that begins during
freshman year. Our counselors
work closely with parents to learn
about the goals and interests of
each student and help them decide
on the most appropriate
curriculum.
By their sophomore year, students
develop a vision of their future, and
we modify their coursework to
accommodate their goals. We
encourage students to lead,
volunteer and experience personal
enrichment opportunities. With a
wide variety of social and academic
clubs, Casady students have ample
opportunity to build their resumes.
During their junior year, students
meet with their college counselor
once per month. They take
standardized tests and visit college
campuses. And with a little help
from Casady’s expert counselors,
they begin narrowing their college
selections down to a few options
that are right for their needs.
As senior year begins, students
continue taking the SAT and ACT,
and sit for advanced placement
exams to earn college credit.
It’s a thrilling time in a young
person’s life.
We bring leading college admission
experts from across the country
to campus. We also provide the
latest technology to create
multi-year plans for each student
that help chart a path to meet
graduation requirements.
At Casady, we understand the
dedication and hard work that go
into the college application
process. We give our all to make
sure students get exactly what they
want - a letter of acceptance from
their favorite college or university.
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Casady School
9500 N. Pennsylvania
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
Ph: 405.749.3100
www.casady.org