Canterbury School

Our School
Our Mission
Canterbury School is an independent, coeducational day school offering a college preparatory education to students in Early Childhood through Grade 12. The school seeks to enroll students of diverse talents and backgrounds. Canterbury promotes the total development of each child in his or her intellectual, physical, social and spiritual growth.

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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.
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 to dance to visual art and photography, fine arts courses are an important part of the school curriculum.

Artist. Athlete. Scholar.
Athletics
Take a look at our All Inclusive Program
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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News & Events
Parents
YOU ARE A PARENT ASSOCIATION MEMBER
Canterbury School offers an exceptional environment where we, as parents, are welcomed to participate in our children’s learning. By doing so, we not only create special relationships with teachers and staff, but are also awarded lasting friendships with other families.
Alumni
KEEP IN TOUCH
Whether you live close to school or in another state or country, it is easy to stay connected with Canterbury and other alumni. Join our alumni group on Facebook or Linked In. And be sure to register to sign in to the new Alumni Network page.

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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.

Clubs and Activities

Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs and activities before and after school and during their free time at school. Some activities have an additional cost.

CHESS CLUB
DANCE
GREEN TEAM
SCIENCE CLUB
SPREE GYMNASTICS
TECH TEAM
WRITING CLUB
ZERO-GRAVITY JUMP ROPE TEAM

CHESS CLUB

The chess club meets once per week throughout the year (either Monday or Thursday, depending upon a child’s skill level), and there are opportunities for competition.

DANCE

This group meets weekly after school to learn new routines. They perform at school Chapels and various venues throughout the year.

GREEN TEAM

Environmental-minded students volunteer to work with the Lower School science specialist during lunch recess on recycling issues. They work on everything from educating other students about recycling to sorting plastic, paper, cans, and magazines.

SCIENCE CLUB

This club, open to students in Grades K-4, consists of various four-week sessions throughout the year for different grade levels.

SPREE GYMNASTICS

Spree is a noncompetitive gymnastics program designed to enhance children’s self-esteem, physical ability, and confidence. It is open to students in Kindergarten Prep through Grade 4.

TECH TEAM

Fourth-grade students apply to be members of the Tech Team, which meets weekly during lunch recess. Under the supervision of the Lower School computer specialist, students assist with the maintenance and upkeep of all Lower School computers, learn to use digital still and video cameras, and assist with Lower School Technology Night.

WRITING CLUB

Third- and fourth-grade students who demonstrate great enthusiasm for writing meet bi-weekly during lunch with a faculty sponsor. The group is established through teacher recommendation.

ZERO-GRAVITY JUMP ROPE TEAM

One, two, even six jump ropes at a time have been used by this group of energetic jump ropers. This group of students meets weekly before school to learn and develop performance jump rope routines that they take on the road to events such as High School basketball games, the Mad Ants, and the Pacers.