Lancaster Country Day School (LCDS)

Deeply committed to the intellectual, creative, physical, and emotional growth of its students, Lancaster Country Day School seeks to provide rigourous, college preparatory academic program within a supportive environment, resulting in a community of globally-conscious, lifelong learners. Challenging students to look at the world in new ways, lcds has high academic and behavorial expectations of its students while providing extensive support to achieve those standards. Through close relationships among students and adults, the School encourages personal growth and trust, thereby fostering confident, articulate, andthoughtful individuals who can successfully interpret a complex and rapidly changing world. As a coeducational, independent School "under one roof" for students from preschool through twelfth grade lcds encourages close interaction among people of diverse backgrounds, striving to reflect the world as it truly exists. Respect for self, concern for others, commitment to community, and stewardship of the environment are hallmarks of a Lancaster Country Day School education. In addition to setting high expectations for academic excellence, the School urges both students and adults to seek balance in fulfilling their many obligations while maintaining a strong commitment to their own physical and emotional health.