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• The Dalton School is a private school in Manhattan. The school was founded in 1919 and was originally called the Children's University School. The school's founder, Helen Parkhurs, developed the educational philosophy known as the "Dalton Plan," which is the basis for 200 other Dalton schools worldwide. The Dalton School: About

  On February 18, 2009, 17-year-old student Theodore Graubard jumped to his death from the 11th floor of the Dalton School on East 89th St. The Graubard's body narrowly missed a group of fourth grade children who were playing on the sidewalk.New York Daily News: 17-year-old student plunges to death at Dalton School (February 19, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Location: Manhattan, New York
  2. Head of School in 2009: Ellen Cohen Stein The Dalton School: About
  3. Founded in 1919
  4. Founder: Helen Parkhurst
  5. Parkhurst developed educational philosophy known as the the Dalton Plan The Dalton School: About
  6. There are more than 200 schools around the world that teach the Dalton style of education The Dalton School: About
  7. Originally located on West 74th Street but has been relocated several times as the enrollment grew
  8. Students: Approximately 1,300 students between kindergarten and high schoolNY Daily News: 17-year-old student plunges to death at Manhattan's elite Dalto... (February 18, 2009)
  9. Kindergarten through third grade occupies three townhouses on East 91st Street The Dalton School: About
  10. The middle school and high school are located on East 89th Street The Dalton School: About
  11. The school's indoor gym is located on East 87th Street The Dalton School: About
  12. Notable alumni: Claire Danes, Chevy Chase, Mary Stuart Masterson, Sean Lennon and Anderson CooperNBC New York: Teen Falls to Death at Dalton School (February 18, 2009)NY Daily News: 17-year-old student plunges to death at Manhattan's elite Dalto... (February

• Student Jumps to Death

  On February 18, 2009, Theodore Graubard jumped from the 11th floor of the Dalton School. Detectives believe the 17-year-old jumped out of a window located in an empty room used as a dance studio. The incident occurred at approximately 11:15 a.m. according to witnesses. The teen's body landed near children that were playing on the sidewalk.NY Daily News: 17-year-old student plunges to death at Manhattan's elite Dalto... (February 18, 2009)New York Daily News: 17-year-old student plunges to death at Dalton School (February 19, 2009)

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