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 Billy Andrade, professional golfer Geoff Cameron, midfielder, Stoke City F.C., US National Team John Chafee, U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, Governor of Rhode Island Lincoln Chafee, U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, Governor of Rhode Island Ken Read, Sailor Alissa Musto, Miss Massachusetts 2016 Jeff Buxton, wrestling coach References "2005 Championship Results", National High School Mock Trial Championship website, https://web.archive.org/web/20060211071758/http://69.93.17.186/test/results2005.cfm, 6/13/06 "PCD students write, build and perform in the 'Page to Stage' program", East Bay RI Top Stories, https://web.archive.org/web/20070927195650/http://www.eastbayri.com/story/303204614192293.php, 2/10/07 External links Providence Country Day School website Schools in Rhode Island Private high schools in Rhode Island Private middle schools in Rhode Island Buildings and structures in East Providence, Rhode Island Schools in Providence County, Rhode Island Preparatory schools in Rhode Island 1923 establishments in Rhode Island Educational institutions established in 1923