Inspiring Gifted Children

Be Curious

SCDS inspires gifted children to reach their potential through inquiry, curiosity, and wonder.

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- Mr. Gussin, SCDS Teacher

"Watching students learn how to problem solve, how to think critically, and how to apply those skills outside the walls of the classroom is incredibly rewarding."

Ann and Chris B., SCDS Parents

“I cannot say this enough — our kids love their teachers.”

Javed S., SCDS Parent

“Thank you, SCDS, for the wonderful, safe, fun, and nurturing environment you have created for our daughter — where she is able to thrive and be her best self.”

Neel J., Grade 8

“It’s a really good place to be curious.”

Pascal W., Grade 3

“Every time I learn something new, I feel like I can do anything.”

Petra F., Grade 8

“You should go to SCDS…it’s amazing.”

SCDS Parent

“Our oldest went to high school at Lakeside. He left SCDS very prepared…All his classmates felt like they were all very prepared, wherever they went, to tackle ninth grade onwards.”

Reaching Potential

44

ZIP codes represented in 2026–27. 

$1,600,000

 

made available in
need-based financial aid in 2026–27.

90+

electives offered to
Middle School students
in 2026–27.

1,100+

 

hours of service learning and 
support in 2025–26.

277

students registered for
an athletics program
in 2025–26.

96

alumni have become National Merit Scholarship semifinalists since 2010.

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Explore K-8

Our curriculum provides gifted students with the learning they need to succeed, not only at higher levels of education, but as problem-solvers in an increasingly complex world.

 

 

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