Why Co-ed?
We believe MCDS’s co-educational environment provides an excellent foundation for academic growth and social-emotional development.
At MCDS, students learn and work together in an academic and social setting where they benefit from being with peers of different genders, and where they can interact and collaborate in ways that will better prepare them for high school, college, and beyond.
Additional benefits include:
Vibrant Academic Learning Environment
Learning alongside peers of different genders enriches the educational experience, and fosters a sense of community and belonging for all students. This vibrant and inclusive environment helps students to develop an understanding of different perspectives. A co-educational setting also allows students a chance to break down the stereotypes that favor one gender over another in certain academic areas.
Vital Social and Emotional Development
Research has noted that co-educational schools provide opportunities for positive interactions across all genders, supporting the development of empathy, emotional intelligence, and healthy relationships. Learning to work and collaborate effectively with others helps students develop strong communication skills and build meaningful friendships.
Students Are Better Prepared for the Real World
A report by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) emphasized that co-educational environments better prepare students for the diverse and integrated workplaces and communities they will encounter in college and adulthood. At MCDS, students develop essential social and leadership skills, learn to solve conflicts, and to work well in groups.