The Country School is anindependent, coeducational, Kindergarten through eighth-grade school founded in1934. Its mission and philosophy is to offer a challenging program in anurturing environment with small classes, individual attention, and outstandingteachers as its hallmarks. A traditional, structured, responsive, andage-appropriate curriculum focuses on building basic skills and serves a rangeof student abilities within a family school context. The school strives toeducate the whole child in an atmosphere that fosters high academic standards,instills a love of learning, and provides a solid foundation for futureeducation. Enrichment in the arts, athletics, and co-curricular activitiesoffers additional arenas for individual achievement and leadership. Byemphasizing the importance of strong values and character, the facultyconsistently reinforces responsible behavior, self-discipline, and positiveattitudes.