Spark curiosity. Embrace challenge. Be inspired for life. At Shore Country Day School in Beverly, MA, the student experience is shaped by a holistic teaching philosophy that is deeply rooted in the liberal arts and enhanced by curriculum-wide emphasis on inquiry and creative expression. Year after year, Shore’s extraordinary teachers are recognized by families for their ability to engage every learner in adventurous education, fostering creative problem solving, and teaching students to take “good risks.” Students learn to step outside of their comfort zones, relish new and unfamiliar experiences and ideas, and bounce back from failure. Teachers are proud to see themselves as guides and coaches placing students of every age at the center of their own learning. Shore’s education emphasizes emotional growth and social responsibility just as much as academic achievement. Recess, physical education, and team sports are core to Shore’s program, and the school’s community code exemplifies a deeply felt dedication to the well-being of the whole child. Inside the Center for Creativity, robust offerings in studio arts, music, drama, design, and engineering prepare students to thrive in a changing world that values flexible, agile thinking. Students engage in hands-on learning inside their classrooms, in our state-of-the-art Innovation Lab, and through our renowned outdoor education and service learning programs. With mentorship from caring teachers and coaches, students at Shore discover the excitement of experiencing the world with curiosity, compassion, and courage.
