Overview

Strategic Plan 2026Anchored in Excellence

In 1936, our founders incorporated Shore Country Day School with a clear, timeless mission: to furnish a non-sectarian education that promotes the mental and physical well-being of every scholar. As we approach Shore’s centennial, that mission continues to guide us. We are proud to introduce our next Strategic Plan, Anchored in Excellence, a five-year roadmap designed to evolve, improve, and advance Shore’s strengths, and secure the integrity and mission of Shore into the future.

We are fortunate to be part of a school community committed to the hallmarks of a Shore education, with proven success in delivering an exceptional academic program and transformative student experience. This impact is best articulated by our alumni, who frequently share how Shore sparked their joy in learning, encouraged their curiosity, and gave them the confidence to navigate the world long after graduation.

While we will always maintain the enduring values shared in our Community Code and a commitment to a rigorous and close-knit environment, an exceptional institution must also have a vision and the courage to evolve. This plan represents our commitment to strengthening our core while embracing the forward thinking required to best serve today’s and tomorrow’s students.

To achieve this, our work will be anchored by four strategic pillars:


Academic Excellence and Innovation	Beyond the Classroom	Vibrant Community and Connection	Institutional Strength and Resources

As we begin work on the initiatives outlined in the Strategic Plan, we are continuing to solidify Shore as a leader in education and the foremost educational opportunity for students north of Boston. By affirming and amplifying our areas of strength and exploring opportunities to innovate and grow, we prioritize the students at Shore and our promise to support, challenge, and inspire them in the years ahead. Join us in shaping Shore’s future with purpose and bold ambition.


Amber Bock Head of School	Amanda Jackson P'24, '28 President, Board or Trustees

Shore Country Day School

545 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915

(978) 927-1700

Shore Country Day School’s mission is to provide an education that inspires a love of learning and encourages children to embrace academic challenge. We seek to build character, cultivate creativity, and value diversity as we help our children become healthy, compassionate citizens of the world.

The School admits qualified students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law, and extends to them all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its admissions, scholarships, and loans, and its educational, athletic, and other programs.