Dedham Country Day School educates children from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Eight. The school instills in children both a love of learning and a desire for excellence, while developing strong work habits and study skills. Students learn independence and self-discipline while mastering the academic skills necessary for further education. Believing that scholarship and citizenship are interdependent, DCD expects children to respect themselves and others and teaches them to become caring and responsible members of the larger world. A small, coeducational school with a strong sense of community, Dedham Country Day fulfills its mission by providing a demanding program of academic, athletic, and artistic experiences and by actively engaging children in the learning process. The school balances academic challenge with a supportive environment, recognizes the abilities of individuals, and nurtures their efforts to build new skills. Believing that the community is strengthened by a diverse population of families and faculty united in support of the school's mission, DCD actively seeks qualified students of varied backgrounds. ...read more