Our Episcopal Identity
I am a soul open to searching. - ESD Manifesto
At ESD, we value the dignity of every human being as a child of God. We strive to live with honor, respect, and integrity for all as expressed in our Code of Conduct. We are committed to creating, maintaining, and nurturing a diverse, safe and inclusive environment as we prepare young women and men for lives of service, intellectual discovery, integrity, morality, and purpose.
What This Means to Us
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Experiential learning was blown to a new level last week as seventh graders learned from glassblowing master Carlyn Ray ’00.
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Lenten Bingo encourages students to grow spiritually and ethically during Lent, which began today on Ash Wednesday.
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Eagles of all ages showed up to serve yesterday in honor Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy.
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Installed by ESD’s Upper School Honor Council, the Honor Code Wall near the Eagles Nest showcases the signatures of every child and adult in the ESD community who signed the Code of Conduct earlier this year.
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Every year, upper school journalism students present the meaning behind the song and honor the tradition started by Barbara Meier, who taught journalism at ESD for 30 years.
David L. Baad, Head of School
In this homily, Mr. Baad offers a perspective on the virtue of creativity. Open the post to watch a video of his presentation.
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In this fourth annual tradition, ninth graders welcome fifth graders to their new Middle School division and celebrate their shared ESD identity.
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As part of their social studies unit on wants vs. needs, students delivered over 3100 items to North Dallas Shared Ministries.
David L. Baad, Head of School
In this homily, Mr. Baad offers a perspective on the virtue of empathy.
"This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you." John 15.12
"In everything do to others as you would have them do to you." Matthew 7.12
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We are delighted to be able to welcome family members of our ESD students to experience community worship together.
I can do all things through the One who strengthens me. (Philippians 4.13)
We are committed to becoming our best selves through hard work and self-discipline, as we continually strive to overcome challenges and achieve excellence, and encourage one another in our struggles and successes. Associated with the values of discipline, hard work, self-control, patience, resilience, commitment, excellence, and encouragement.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the statement from ESD's Board of Directors on our Episcopal Identity?
- What is the origin of our school’s name?
- Is ESD a Christian School, an Episcopal School or an Independent Day School?
- What do Episcopalians believe?
- What is our relationship with the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas and the greater Episcopal Church?
- Why is the Chapel called All Saints Chapel?
- Does ESD welcome students of all faith traditions?
- Why does my child attend chapel daily?
- What is Holy Eucharist?
- Does my child have to receive Communion?
- Why are religion courses required for all students?
- Why is community service learning a graduation requirement?
- What does ESD mean about being diverse and inclusive?
- Is ESD associated with outside faith groups on campus?
- What do I do if I have more questions about ESD’s Episcopal Identity?