Providence Country Day School

The Providence Country Day School (often abbreviated to the initials PCD) is a private middle and high school, founded in 1923. Located in East Providence, Rhode Island, United States, it serves approximately 200 students in grades 6 through 12. The school has no religious affiliation and has been co-ed since 1991.

Providence Country Day School
Location
East Providence
,
Rhode Island

United States
Coordinates41.8168532°N 71.35275°W / 41.8168532; -71.35275
Information
TypePrivate, coeducational
MottoPlay the Game (Change the Game)
Established1923
HeadmasterKevin Folan
Faculty50
Enrollment230
Average class size12[1]
Student to teacher ratio6:1
CampusSemi-Urban
Color(s)Red and Black
Athletics conferenceNEPSAC, RIIL
MascotKnight
Websitehttp://www.providencecountryday.org/

Administration

Head of School - Kevin Folan

Assistant Head and Principal - Mark McLaughlin

Teams

There are 17 different sports played at PCD at the Middle School, Junior Varsity, and Varsity levels of competition. Athletic teams compete in either the Rhode Island Interscholastic League or the SENE division of the New England Preparatory School Athletic Conference, and each year at least 30% of the teams compete in league championships. In the fall PCD offers Cross Country, Soccer, Football, Volleyball, and Tennis (women's). Winter sports include Basketball, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, (indoor and track & field), Swimming, and Wrestling. In the spring PCD competes in Baseball, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Track & Field, and tennis (boys). The school's commitment to the participation in all areas of school life requires that students are members of at least two sports teams each year.

Signature programs

Study abroad

Each year, students are invited to enroll in international programs that emphasize language mastery, cultural awareness, and community service. Some international programs are available each year while others vary, depending on student and teacher interest. Among the locations PCD students have studied and traveled are Ecuador, France, Spain and Italy. Currently, students have the opportunity to spend a trimester exchange in Ecuador, visit Quebec City for a long weekend, spend spring break studying marine ecology in St. John, USVI, and travel to Peru to visit Macchu Picchu and other archaeological and cultural sites.

Rhode Island Philharmonic Partnership

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and Music School is across the street from the PCD campus. PCD Upper and Middle School students can enroll in individual instruction with the Music School's professional musicians, as well as use their facilities for class instruction and practice space. The Music School's performance space is also available for PCD musical groups.

Chafee Leadership Forum

Since 2000, the late senator John H. Chafee ’40 and his family and friends have sponsored the Chafee Leadership Forum, an annual dialogue with a notable leader in politics and society. Students throughout Rhode Island are invited to the Forum to experience unfolding political events, meet international and national leaders, and broaden their perspectives and understanding of contemporary issues. Recent Chafee Leadership Forum speakers have included U.S. Senator Jack Reed and former U.S. Senator Lincoln Chafee, as well as congressional candidates David Cicillini and Russell Taub.

Notable alumni
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References
  1. "PCD at a Glance".
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