How We Learn
We Make Room for You to Make Your Move
Imagine your child stepping into a Shady Side Academy classroom, eyes wide with curiosity. From the very start, they’re invited to explore, grow, and flourish as they push beyond what they know.
A Curriculum Built for the Curious
Our curriculum builds a strong academic foundation, setting students up for hands-on, immersive learning outside the classroom. With interdisciplinary experiences woven throughout, even traditional subjects come alive—engaging students and sparking a thirst for knowledge.
At every level, learning is grounded in challenging students appropriately while remaining dynamic and captivating. Whether it’s in a lab, a theater, or the natural world, learning here is an active journey, one that asks students to engage meaningfully with the world around them.
Our highly relational teachers and intimate classes, paired with a wealth of robust opportunities, embolden students to take intellectual risks, fostering a confident pursuit of knowledge and growth that exceeds even your biggest dreams for your child.