“Who do I want to be when I grow up?” 

“There’s so much I want to try.”

“I’m finding who I am and who I will become.”

There’s so much more to learning than what’s in the books. We approach co-curriculars as a core part of our curriculum. This helps your child grow into a well-rounded individual while providing them with a sense of exploration and accomplishment. 

As a student-athlete at Shipley, your child will learn how to get the most out of athletics while still putting academics first. Through Physical Education and championship-caliber interscholastic opportunities, your child will learn the importance of perseverance and the value of teamwork. These skills, and the many more they’ll develop, will help them succeed on the field, in the classroom, and throughout life.

Music is a source of joy, expression, and well-being. At Shipley, your child will be immersed in the musical arts beginning in Pre-K. Through this early exposure, they’ll have the chance to find the form of musical expression that feels right to them. They may thrive singing with a choir, or perhaps they’ll feel at home with an instrument in hand.   

No matter their preference, by the end of their time in Lower School, your child will experience the joys, and challenges, of performing. As they progress through Middle and Upper School, they’ll be encouraged to continue to participate in performances, regardless of their skill level. From general classes to private, one-on-one lessons with our talented instructors, your child will have all of the tools they need to grow their love for all things music.

Theater is not only an opportunity for your child to perform, but to develop skills that will be valuable throughout life. It’s why Shipley lives by the notion that anyone can be on stage. In Lower and Middle School, your child will develop essential skills for performing like public speaking. They’ll then build on those skills in Upper School, where they’ll enjoy the fun and camaraderie that results from working towards a shared vision. Whether theater is a career goal or simply a co-curricular passion, your child will be able to use everything they learn to grow into their best self. 

Throughout their time at Shipley, your child will learn to understand and utilize art on multiple levels. They’ll develop crucial creative problem-solving skills that will prove invaluable across all STEAM subjects. As your child gains an understanding for different techniques and media, they’ll experience how art is a form of exploration and expression that can benefit them for a lifetime.

Take the next steps to discover more. Sign up for a tour or an Admissions event to experience firsthand what makes Shipley more than a school, or begin the application process today.