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Bennett Day School

Bennett Day School, nominated by Mastery Transcript Consortium, is an elementary/middle/high school in Chicago, Illinois, that describes itself as an independent (private) school serving learners from a primarily urban area.

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Location Chicago, Illinois

Governance Independent (Private) School

Grades Pre-Kindergarten, 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 —

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

Competency/mastery-based Education
5+ years

No Tracked Classes
5+ years

Project-based Learning
5+ years

SEL Integration School-wide
5+ years

All Practices

Advancement On Mastery

Student Advisories

Anti-racist Practices

Assessments For Social-emotional Skills

Community And Workforce Partnerships

Family And Community Support Services

Culturally Responsive Practices

Early College High School

Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles

Grading Policies Focus On Mastery

All Courses Designed For Inclusion

Industry-recognized Credentials

Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics

Multi-age Classrooms

Peer To Peer Support

Performance Based Assessment

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

Improve student mental health

Increase student agency

Date Updated: 4/1/2025

*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.