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
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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 JK–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.
School Life
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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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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Arts

Arts at Carolina Day

Discovering, Developing, and Expressing Creative Talents

Here, creativity and self-expression are nurtured through teaching that encourages collaboration, innovation, and critical thinking.

Exploring artistic expression is an essential part of learning and life.

Carolina Day School combines music, theatre, and visual art to create a comprehensive and exciting introduction to the world of fine arts for all students. We provide formal training to teach the techniques and discipline necessary to communicate through artistic media, while also allowing students the freedom to explore their creative instincts.

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.

Performing ARts

Portrait of an Artist

What is it like to explore creative talents at Carolina Day? Learn about student experiences.

Genevieve Beatty ’20

Don't Think Twice Performance

Nausica Rotolo '16

Golden Hour Performance

Lauren Zimmerman '15