Canterbury School

Welcome
Our Mission
The mission of Canterbury School is to maximize the potential of young people by providing a challenging, enriching, and supportive learning environment in which students build the foundation for a life of purpose, passion, and meaning.

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Admissions
100 Percent Acceptance to College
Commitment to a college preparatory education is integral to Canterbury faculty and to the students who attend school. 100 percent of our seniors graduate and are accepted to college.

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Academics
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Canterbury School strives to provide a college preparatory curriculum that balances a challenging academic program with opportunities for creativity, curiosity and critical thinking to flourish.

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Arts
All Inclusive Arts
From age 2 through Grade 12, Canterbury students have every opportunity to experience the arts in a variety of ways. From vocal and instrumental music to drama and dance to visual art and photography, fine arts courses are an important part of the school curriculum.

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Athletics
Every Student Makes the Team
At Canterbury, every student makes the team. The interscholastic sports program encourages individual participation and achievement by giving every student an opportunity to learn and play sports competitively. This policy of inclusion is at the core of Canterbury athletics.

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Support
A Community of Philanthropy
As an independent school, we design our own programs and curriculum and operate without reliance on local, state or federal taxes. Canterbury School relies on tuition income, Canterbury Fund contributions, endowment income and other fundraising activities to support our thriving college preparatory environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

ARE THERE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ME TO VOLUNTEER AT THE SCHOOL?

WHAT POLICIES ARE IN PLACE FOR MY CHILD'S SAFETY?

Canterbury is a community in which everyone knows your name. Before- and after-school carpool is run by faculty who will greet you and make sure your child gets to and from school entrances safely. Unique carpool numbers are issued to each family, and no child is released to a car that doesn't display their family's carpool number. After carpool, all entrances are locked, and all other doors have a code system.

IS THERE A DRESS CODE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENTS?

ARE 2-YEAR-OLDS EXPECTED TO BE POTTY TRAINED?

WHAT TYPE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY WILL MY CHILD EXPERIENCE?

DO STUDENTS TAKE FIELD TRIPS?

DO EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHERS HAVE FOUR-YEAR DEGREES?

WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS ALLERGIES OR FOOD RESTRICTIONS?

IS THERE AN ON-STAFF NURSE?