Welcome,

We believe that effective schools are intentional to create a culture of inquiry. Learning at UCDS is driven by a child’s need to understand and create meaning. Our school is alive with conversation as students and teachers actively engage in dialogue about their work. Teachers collaborate to design our programs, using big ideas to teach the skills and content of each academic area. Children thrive as they tackle individualized challenges and share their understanding with others. We set high expectations for every student and inspire them to go beyond self-imposed limits. Our students become skillful thinkers, able to approach unfamiliar problems in a deliberate and thoughtful way. We are committed to providing an innovative learning environment as partners with our faculty, students, parents, trustees, and the greater community.

Jen Vary, Head of School