At the heart of Detroit Country Day School are the progressive learning philosophies set forth by founder F. Alden Shaw in 1914. DCDS focuses on developing the whole student through academic rigor, athletic achievement, and an exploration of the arts. Mr. Shaw was dedicated to character building, inspiring mutual respect among learners and faculty, and embracing social responsibility through community service. Today, DCDS continues to develop educational strategies and innovative learning spaces to provide extraordinary opportunities to help learners become contributors to a global community.