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Ms. Kruenegel reads to her 2nd grade class.
Leveraging relationships is the foundation of the student experience

   

Students perform in a musical at North Shore Country Day.
Expanding beyond academics is essential for discovery and growth

   

5th grade students work on a project in the Live and Serve Lab.
“Live and Serve” is our motto put into action

   

The baseball team huddles before a game.
Becoming a team player is a requirement

   

A JK and 12th grade student sit together and paint.
Constantly building bridges within and beyond our diverse community

   

JK buddies read together.
Creating buddies, JK-12,  is how students learn from each other

   

An aerial view of the 16-acre campus.
Our 16-acre campus is a breath of fresh air

   

What Matters Most

Since our founding we have committed to answering a fundamental question: 
What matters most when educating a child?

Our answer? A holistic, intentionally designed learning experience where all members of our community are focused on: 

Connecting

 

 

 


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Challenging

 

 

 


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Engaging

 

 

 


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Exploring

 

 

 


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Our Programs

Lower School

Lower School

GRADES JK-5

Our integrated curriculum and program help children see the world through more courageous, compassionate eyes, planting the seed for a lifelong love of learning.

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Middle School

Middle School

Grades 6-8

We believe in the unique capabilities of our adolescent learners, and our curriculum reflects that. Our teachers challenge students to stretch themselves. 

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Upper School

Upper School

Grades 9-12

Students develop into well-rounded adults by stretching themselves with experiences in performing arts, athletics, service, activities and meaningful connections made with …

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NSCD continuously goes above and beyond in ways one cannot imagine. It often amazes me how the administration is always one step ahead in making decisions about the well being of the children and working toward ways they can encourage growth.

Ashleigh Palmer Weathers '04Lower School Parent

I have found that the NSCD teachers are very committed to their students. They want the kids to learn the topics thoroughly and also feel challenged. They also are there for their students way beyond the classroom.

Susie ShermanParent of alumni

Every single teacher seems to have a smile on his/her face and a twinkle in the eye—everyday. It’s a wonderful thing to witness because it’s obvious that those smiles and twinkles are powered by the pure joy of loving one’s work. And, seeing that magic come through in remote learning brought a tear to my eye more than once last spring.
Trish ThomasLower and Middle School Parent

It started by looking for a full day of kindergarten. My family quickly learned the attention to students’ needs was amazing and we never looked back.

Jennifer MedivnLower School Parent

What distinguishes NSCD is the background of teachers, college placement results and the focus on whole-student development to include giving back to the community.

Dean NelsonMiddle & Upper School Parent

By the Numbers

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Student to Teacher Ratio

43%

Students of Color

105

Years NSCD has been serving the greater Chicago area

540

Students Enrolled

47

ZIP CODES REPRESENTED

52%

FACULTY WITH ADVANCED DEGREES

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Take 10! Photo

For the second year in a row, the annual upper school Take 10! Play Festival shifted to the fall from the spring. Students in the directing studio class spent a great deal of time writing 10-minute plays based on personal experience, observations, media events or just pure creativity. They then assumed the role of producer/director by auditioning their peers, creating a concept, blocking their actors and rehearsing.

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Opening Buddy Day

One of North Shore Country Day’s most beloved traditions is the buddy program, where older students are paired with younger students for various activities throughout the year. Most people immediately think of the junior and senior kindergartners, who are paired with seniors, but in fact, every grade in the school has a buddy pair.

Read More about Growing Together: Buddy Program Fosters Meaningful Connections Across Grades
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