Shady Hill School

Shady Hill School is an independent, co-educational day school located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1915, the school serves approximately 500 students in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, employing 181 individuals. Shady Hill School offers an educational approach centered around "Central Subject," a year-long study that serves as the foundation for each grade level's curriculum in history, literature, geography, and writing. This method focuses on exploring a specific people, historical period, idea, or movement, providing a flexible and inclusive framework for learning. The school's commitment to the Central Subject approach aims to foster a deep understanding and exploration of diverse subjects through a cohesive and engaging methodology. For more information about Shady Hill School and its educational programs, please visit their website at shs.org.