Admission
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Join us for a FALL OPEN HOUSE!
Join us at our Open House for an up close and personal visit. You will be able to see our school in action, and meet our dedicated and talented teachers and the bright, curious, and amazing students who fill their classrooms. We look forward to sharing all that is special about the Carolina Day community with you.
RSVP for an Open House
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
8:30–10:00 a.m.
8:30–10:00 a.m.
Grades 6 through 8
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
6:30–8:00 p.m.
6:30–8:00 p.m.
Upper School Open House for Parents and Students
Grades 9 through 12
Grades 9 through 12
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
6:30–8:00 p.m.
6:30–8:00 p.m.
Monday, October 30, 2023
All day: 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m
All day: 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m
Key School Open House for Parents
Key School Grades 2 through 8
Key School Grades 2 through 8
Thursday, November 9, 2023
8:15–9:45 a.m.
8:15–9:45 a.m.
Wildcat Story Time
Little ones are invited to join us for story times with special guest readers.
Upcoming Admission Dates & Deadlines
Lower School Open House
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Lower School - Oreck Library - Oreck
Middle School Open House
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Upper School Open House
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Wildcat Story Time
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We hope you will join us for Wildcat Story Time. Join us in our beautiful library to hear some stories and meet new friends! This event is for families of children age 2 and up (all family members are welcome).
"Upper School: The Next Adventure" (for 8th graders)
all day
See details at https://www.carolinaday.org/admission/visit/us-the-next-adventure
Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Play Visits
all day
Key School Open House
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Upper School - US Library - US Library
Admission: Deadline for January Decisions PK-12
all day
Financial Aid Application Deadline for Returning Families
all day
January Decisions Delivered
all day
Lower & Middle School Open House
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Open House for Grades Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. Snow date is Tuesday, January 23.
Upper School Open House
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Snow date is Wednesday, January 24.
Key School Open House
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Snow date is Thursday, January 25.
SNOW DATE - LS/MS (PK-8) Open House
all day
SNOW DATE: US Open House
all day
SNOW DATE: KS Open House
all day
Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Play Visits
all day
Snow date is February 3.
Admission: Deadline for March Decisions (PK-12 & Key)
all day
Admission: March Decisions Delivered
all day
Wildcat Welcome Party
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Meet the Admission Team
Cara Bledsoe
Admission Associate, Contact me for interest in grades Pre-K through 8!
School:
(828) 274-0758 ext. 141
Elaine Dephouse
Key School Director of Admission, Contact me for interest in Key School grades 2-8!
School:
(828) 274-0758 ext. 335
Aileen Mitchner
Admission and Financial Aid Associate, Contact me for interest in grades 9-12!
School:
(828) 274-0758 ext. 318
We look forward to sharing all that is special about the Carolina Day community with you. Please reach out to any member of the team directly. Feel free to complete an inquiry form or application online. We look forward to assisting you!
To schedule your tour please contact the appropriate team member.
Campus Map
Finding Admission
The Admission office for Lower and Middle School is in our Lower School. The Admission office for Upper School is in our Upper School Building. Please look for reserved parking for admission visitors in the parking lots in front of the Lower School Love Hall Building and Upper School Building.
Key School's admission office is a short walk across campus; our team will guide you.
Experience Academics at Carolina Day
Unable to visit our campus right now? Watch our videos to see CDS teaching and learning in action.
Visit our Academic pages to watch videos about teaching and learning in our Lower School, Middle School, Upper School, and Key School.
On our website, you can learn more about Carolina Day through our videos, but an in-person visit is the best way to get to know us, so don't hesitate to call us for a tour.
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