Detroit Country Day School
Detroit Country Day School (also known as DCD, DCDS, or Country Day) is a private, secular school located in three campuses in Oakland County, in the U.S. state of Michigan, north of Detroit. The administrative offices, facility services, safety and security services, and the upper school (Grades 9-12) are situated in a campus in Beverly Hills. The middle school (Grades 4-8) is also located in Beverly Hills, seamlessly connected to the upper school. Additionally, the Lower School (PK-3) is situated in Bloomfield Township, near Bloomfield Hills. These campuses collectively provide a comprehensive educational experience.
| Detroit Country Day School | |
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| Address | |
22305 West Thirteen Mile Road , Michigan 48025 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Private |
| Established | 1914 |
| Founder | F. Alden Shaw |
| Head of school | Rich Dempsey |
| Grades | PreK-12 |
| Color(s) | Navy blue and gold |
| Mascot | Yellowjacket |
| Rival | Cranbrook, Divine Child High School, Brother Rice, Marian. |
| Endowment | $37 million |
| Tuition | $34,125 per year - Grades 9-12; $31,645 Grades 6-8; $25,675 K - Grade 5; $21,755 Preschool - JK |
| Website | www |
DCDS was founded in Detroit in 1914 by Alden Shaw inspired by the Country Day School movement. The school's motto is Mens Sana in Corpore Sano, a Latin phrase meaning "Sound Mind in a Sound Body". The school colors are blue and gold.