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Carolina Day School

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About
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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Admission
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.
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Academics
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.
Arts
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
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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School Life & Community
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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Support CDS
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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Experience Carolina Day

Join us for an Open House!

Experience the welcoming atmosphere of Carolina Day's Lower School.

We invite you to visit our campus to learn more about our community and culture.

Why Carolina Day School?

If we can create enthusiastic learners at an early age, the possibilities for these children are limitless. Our students are engaged in active, purposeful, and relational experiences that inspire them to connect and to learn in meaningful and dynamic ways. You will be surprised to discover all the ways we work to know and support our lower school students, putting them on a path to success and enjoyment from an early age. Watch the quick video below to experience one example of an exciting academic experience in an early grade at CDS.

Join us for Lower School Open House, Pre-Kindergarten* through Grade 5

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
8:30–10:00 am

Join Principal Lauren Evans and Assistant Principal Peter Sullivan for a morning of information about our program for grades PK–5. Learn how our teachers create learning environments in which children feel safe, happy, and ready to engage. This event is for parents only**. Please RSVP using the form on this page.

*Applicants to the Pre-Kindergarten program must be 3 years old, and applicants to Kindergarten must be 5 years old by September 1 of the year they matriculate.

**Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten age children are invited to attend our Wildcat Story Time events. RSVP for an upcoming story time here.

RSVP for our Open House

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