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Bennett Day School
Bennett Day School, nominated by Mastery Transcript Consortium, is a elementary/middle/high school in Chicago, Illinois that describes itself as a independent (private) school serving learners from a primarily urban area.
Location Chicago, Illinois
Governance Independent (private) school
Grades Prekindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High
Students 350
Locale Urban
Lead Designer and Head of Middle and Upper School Program Martin Moran
Demographics
Percentage of students*
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English Learners
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Free/Reduced Lunch
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Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 15%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian 5%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 13%
White 42%
2+ Races 25%
Why Bennett Day School was nominated
This school has a fully implemented mastery-based learning system and uses the Mastery Transcript as the official summative record for some or all graduates., This school has implemented a competency-based learning model and is or will soon be publishing Mastery Transcripts or MTC Learning Records as summative records for some or all graduates., The school has implemented mastery-based learning system and uses the Mastery Transcript as the official summative record for some or all graduates or supplements the legacy transcript with the MTC Learning Record reporting on "durable skills) (aka "portrait of a gradudate" competencies).
Student experience design
At Bennett Day School, our mission is to provide a collaborative culture that nurtures our innate sense of inquiry and curiosity. We are committed to advancing creativity, innovation, and the development of lifelong learners and leaders.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Competency/mastery-based Education |
5+ years
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Interdisciplinary |
5+ years
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No Tracked Classes |
5+ years
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Project-based Learning |
5+ years
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SEL Integration School-wide |
5+ years
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All Practices
Advancement On Mastery
Student Advisories
Anti-racist Practices
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Career Prep And Work-based Learning
Community And Business Partnerships
Family And Community Support Services
Competency Framework
Culturally Responsive Practices
Early College High School
Extended Learning Opportunities
Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
Hiring For Equity And Inclusion Values
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Students Earn Industry Credentials
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
Multi-age Classrooms
Multiple Opportunities To Demonstrate Mastery
Peer To Peer Support
Performance Based Assessment
Physical Well Being Services
Place-based Learning
Restorative Practices
SEL Curriculum
Student-led Conferences
Students Access Their Own Data
Student-led Goal Setting
Students Develop Projects
key reasons for innovating
Demonstrate what’s possible for other schools
Date Updated: 4/1/2025
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.