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    Our Mission & Core Beliefs

    Our mission is to inspire students to become innovative thinkers who communicate with intelligence and clarity, create with vision and purpose, and act with courage and compassion to confidently make a meaningful difference in the world.
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    Get to know us!

    Carolina Day offers a variety of ways to help parents make the important decision of where and how to educate their children. One of the best ways is to visit.
    Inquire today!
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    Our Vision of Education

    Serving grades PK3–12, Carolina Day School is a leader in educational innovation and a model of excellence for western North Carolina and beyond. Our experienced, highly skilled, compassionate educators know their students and engage them deeply in the process of learning. This allows our students to master skills, develop intellectual confidence, and approach problems with creativity and critical thinking. Learn more.
    Key School at Carolina Day offers a unique educational approach for bright children with dyslexia in grades 2–8. Learn more.
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    Delving Deeply into Creativity

    Our vibrant arts program enriches our learning environment as it encourages students to become open-minded critics, to appreciate alternative forms of self-expression, and to articulate ideas in a variety of creative ways.
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    Athletics at Carolina Day

    It is the goal of the Athletic Department to create an experience and environment for our student-athletes that mirrors what our faculty creates in the classroom—one which encourages engagement, growth, reflection and pushes boundaries. 

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    What it Means to be Part of the CDS Community

    “I knew that my children would be nurtured at Carolina Day. What I didn't expect was how much I would be shaped and transformed by this wonderful learning community. Every event, open house, and parent's meeting has left me with a brighter outlook on life and feeling more hopeful for our world.” —CDS parent
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    Join us in a culture of giving.

    Each division at CDS provides an unparalleled educational experience. That just wouldn't be possible without the support of our community. Thank you for joining us in prioritizing excellence in education.
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Accreditations and Associations

Accredited

  • Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)

  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

  • Key School Language Program - Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (AOGPE); International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC)

  • Cognia

Accredited - Key Learning Center

  • Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (AOGPE) as an Instructional School and Accredited Training Center

  • International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC) as an Accredited Training Center

  • International Dyslexia Association

Member

  • National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

  • Mastery Transcript Consortium™

Designations

  • The Gurian Institute

  • NC Green School of Excellence

 

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