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Students who learn differently need a program tailored to the way they learn best.
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When our graduates leave Benchmark School, they are confident and competent learners who know their learning styles intimately, and can advocate for their own success.
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![Election Day at Benchmark]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1604505089/benchmarkschoolorg/tuxniativrqdzmgtkhu2/votingbox.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1604505089/benchmarkschoolorg/tuxniativrqdzmgtkhu2/votingbox.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1604505089/benchmarkschoolorg/tuxniativrqdzmgtkhu2/votingbox.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1604505089/benchmarkschoolorg/tuxniativrqdzmgtkhu2/votingbox.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1604505089/benchmarkschoolorg/tuxniativrqdzmgtkhu2/votingbox.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1604505089/benchmarkschoolorg/tuxniativrqdzmgtkhu2/votingbox.jpg","width":2000}])
It's election season nationally and at Benchmark! Ms. Scott took the lead on hosting a mock election for President, in line with the civics work so many students have been exploring in their social studies classes. See our results!
![Mr. Hancock Published in Penn's "Perspectives on Urban Education"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1603315349/benchmarkschoolorg/zt2ofhbcgvg6e7pp7kcg/gse.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1603315349/benchmarkschoolorg/zt2ofhbcgvg6e7pp7kcg/gse.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1603315349/benchmarkschoolorg/zt2ofhbcgvg6e7pp7kcg/gse.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1603315349/benchmarkschoolorg/zt2ofhbcgvg6e7pp7kcg/gse.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1603315349/benchmarkschoolorg/zt2ofhbcgvg6e7pp7kcg/gse.jpg","width":1600}])
Head of School Chris Hancock was recently featured in Penn's peer-reviewed journal, Perspectives on Urban Education, on leadership in times of crisis.
![Benchmark School Featured in County Lines Magazine]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1601656069/benchmarkschoolorg/tashfq9mxfxejlfy1fse/countylinesoct2020.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1601656069/benchmarkschoolorg/tashfq9mxfxejlfy1fse/countylinesoct2020.png","width":464}])
All through the summer, we crafted meticulous a reopening plan to ensure a safer reopening this fall. County Lines Magazine featured our efforts in "The Great Restart."
![Convocation: Welcoming Our Head of School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1601054479/benchmarkschoolorg/plvigwiktodrhvyzd5f7/convocationvideostill.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1601054479/benchmarkschoolorg/plvigwiktodrhvyzd5f7/convocationvideostill.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1601054479/benchmarkschoolorg/plvigwiktodrhvyzd5f7/convocationvideostill.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1601054479/benchmarkschoolorg/plvigwiktodrhvyzd5f7/convocationvideostill.png","width":955}])
On September 14, Benchmark School was proud to kick off our 50th Anniversary celebrations and formally welcome Mr. Chris Hancock as our third Head of School in 50 years.
![Benchmark School front entrance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1583265844/benchmarkschoolorg/thwkh8jrcuzaxsx9ihvz/BenchmarkSchoolFront1000px.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1583265844/benchmarkschoolorg/thwkh8jrcuzaxsx9ihvz/BenchmarkSchoolFront1000px.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1583265844/benchmarkschoolorg/thwkh8jrcuzaxsx9ihvz/BenchmarkSchoolFront1000px.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1583265844/benchmarkschoolorg/thwkh8jrcuzaxsx9ihvz/BenchmarkSchoolFront1000px.jpg","width":1000}])
We are delighted to welcome so many new members of our Benchmark community! Get to know our new faculty and staff members.
![New! Benchmark School Store]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1599848071/benchmarkschoolorg/z930oher3lfgtnzf6tnn/sweats.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1599848071/benchmarkschoolorg/z930oher3lfgtnzf6tnn/sweats.png","width":402}])
The Benchmark School Store has a huge array of Benchmark apparel, including uniform items and spirit wear, as well as items for adults.
![Puppy Name Reveal!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597193866/benchmarkschoolorg/clqiqaelixw3bwymetfr/pupvidstill.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597193866/benchmarkschoolorg/clqiqaelixw3bwymetfr/pupvidstill.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597193866/benchmarkschoolorg/clqiqaelixw3bwymetfr/pupvidstill.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597193866/benchmarkschoolorg/clqiqaelixw3bwymetfr/pupvidstill.png","width":952}])
The Benchmark community has voted! Find out the name of Head of School Mr. Hancock's new puppy.
![Fall Reopening Plan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1596219757/benchmarkschoolorg/vopxshqken6gegdvzq9y/600pxwritinggirl.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1596219757/benchmarkschoolorg/vopxshqken6gegdvzq9y/600pxwritinggirl.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1596219757/benchmarkschoolorg/vopxshqken6gegdvzq9y/600pxwritinggirl.jpg","width":600}])
We have been hard at work on our greatest goal of the moment: bringing our Benchmark community back to campus safely. We are pleased to share our plan for reopening Benchmark School.
We’re pleased to be able to share an update on our progress toward a safe and educationally robust reopening this fall.
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