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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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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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“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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financial aid Application Process

Instructions for Parents of Returning Students

Application Deadline: November 15, 2020

Financial aid applications for Students Returning in 2021-22 are due November 15, 2020.

How You Can Apply for Financial Aid

Our policy requires that ALL PARENTS submit a Parents' Financial Statement (PFS).

Listed below are the financial aid application steps to complete by November 15:

Submit the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) via the School & Student Services (SSS) portal, directing your application to Carolina Day School, school code # 2123. Please note that there is a $55 application fee which you will pay electronically.
After submitting your PFS, upload items listed below.
- Upload (as a pdf) your 2019 tax return.
- Upload (as a pdf) your 2020 tax return.
- Upload (as a pdf) your 2019 W-2.
- Upload (as a pdf) your 2020 W-2.
- If you are a business owner, please upload 2019 and 2020 business tax return(s) and K-1(s).

Need more help?

SSS Parent Helpline 1-800-344-8328

SSS 2021-22 How to Apply for Financial Aid FLYER (ENGLISH/SPANISH)

SSS 2021-22 PFS Workbook and Instruction Booklet

How will you know when your application is complete?

Log back into the SSS portal to ensure you have submitted both your PFS and all supporting documentation.