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Dedham Country Day School is a co-educational private school for Pre-K to Grade 8 in Dedham, Massachusetts.
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Join us for a family friendly event where you can meet with faculty, tour the campus and discover how Pine Point School actively helps children in developing a strong academic and ethical core with a lifelong curiosity about their world.
Saturday November 2, 10am-12pm
Dedham Country Day students are ready to face whatever comes their way, at school and in life. For more than a century, DCD, an independent day school in Dedham, Massachusetts, has been a launchpad for children pre-K to grade 8 — a place to dive in and stretch out.
So when it’s time for them to take that next leap, they know they can.
Respect
Integrity
Moral Courage
Excellence
Primary School
Lower School
Middle School
(Pre-K & Kindergarten)
(Grade 1 - Grade 5)
(Grade 6 - Grade 8)
Step into one of our Primary School classrooms and you will hear the hum of happy students, and feel the energy of eager learners. Using thematic, hands-on activities our Pre-K and Kindergarten students learn best and grow their understanding of the world around them through exploration, connection, and discovery.
Faculty teams in each grade plan and teach the curriculum cooperatively, joining their academic expertise and knowledge of elementary school children’s developmental needs to foster the strengths of each child. Our understanding and respect for children’s diverse learning styles enable us to design an engaging and robust curriculum that flexes to meet our students’ needs.
The middle school years are a journey from childhood to adolescence as students gain more independence, take on a greater sense of responsibility for their own learning, and develop their individual identities. This time of exploration begins in sixth grade with the move from a single homeroom to advisory groups and multiple classes in a growing number of disciplines, including math, science, history, English, and world languages.
Ready for Learning. Ready for Life.
INCLUSIVE
32 TOWNS
Our vibrant, diverse community includes families from 32 different towns.
ACTIVE
175+ GAMES
With PE, play, and 175+ interscholastic games, DCD is a full-body experience
ARTISTIC
45 ELECTIVES
Creativity thrives here in art, woodworking, music, drama and 45 middle school arts electives
SPACIOUS
17 ACRES
Children have 17 acres of outdoor space and 160,594 sq. ft of indoor space to grow and thrive
EMPOWERING
40 PUBLIC SPEAKING
Students have more than 40 public speaking opportunities before graduation
CARING
34 PROJECTS
Beginning in pre-K, students participate in service learning throughout the year
Dedham Country Day School
90 Sandy Valley Rd. Dedham, MA 02026
Spaces Available in 2nd Grade for Fall 2024. Learn More.
Upcoming Admissions Events
Classroom Observations
Thursday, January 23 | 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Classroom Observations are a great way to experience students and teachers in action! Parents and caregivers are invited to come see a typical school day, meet teachers, administrators, and current parents, and hear from a student panel. This is DCD’s version of an Open House and we hope you will join us to get to know DCD!
Virtual Learning Spotlights
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at DCD | Wednesday, November 20 | 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Learn about DCD’s ongoing commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through this informative live session with DEI Director Ivy Alphonse-Crean, who will explore our efforts to ensure that every student feels seen, heard, and safe at DCD.