Academics
Independent Study
Student-DirectedLearning
The Independent Study program offers Upper School students the opportunity to design an investigation into a topic of their choice, usually one not normally covered in the existing Upper School curriculum. Over the course of one to three terms, students work to complete a project that demonstrates their understanding of the subject matter. A faculty or staff mentor is chosen to guide the student through the study.
Shore students are creative and have diverse interests. In the past few years, independent study topics have included ceramics, oil painting, mixed media collage, photography, videography, French, Chinese, Russian, American Sign Language, sewing and fashion design, cheesemaking, vegan cooking, money management, advanced Algebra topics, programming, robotics, novel writing, short story writing, comic book illustration, gardening, welding, and building various objects like skis, skateboards, chairs, and a quadcopter!
Our goals for the program include:
- providing opportunities for student-directed learning
- promoting creativity and innovation
- fostering independence and accountability
- strengthening relationships between students and faculty
Shore Country Day School’s mission is to provide an education that inspires a love of learning and encourages children to embrace academic challenge. We seek to build character, cultivate creativity, and value diversity as we help our children become healthy, compassionate citizens of the world.
The School admits qualified students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law, and extends to them all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its admissions, scholarships, and loans, and its educational, athletic, and other programs.