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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
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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 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.
- Teams and Game Calendar
- 2025-26 Athletic & Clinic Offerings
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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Outreach
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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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Outreach

At Carolina Day School, we believe education has the power to strengthen not only individual students, but entire communities. Through long-standing community relationships, CDS Outreach initiatives provide academic support, mentorship, and meaningful connection to teachers and students across Western North Carolina. These programs are rooted in the same values that guide our work on campus: intellectual curiosity, compassion, and a belief in the potential of every child.

Key Learning Center

Carolina Day School's Key Learning Center (KLC) serves as an internationally-accredited resource for educators, students, and parents in the field of Orton-Gillingham multisensory structured language, multisensory mathematics, and language-based learning differences—dyslexia. The KLC is housed on the campus of Carolina Day School and seeks to serve our local community, the Western North Carolina region, and many states beyond our region.

Tutoring Connection

The Tutoring Connection program is a resource to help families in the Asheville area who are seeking specialized academic assistance. Our program pairs students with qualified, experienced tutors who are dedicated to helping each learner achieve success. Whether a child needs help building foundational skills, mastering advanced topics, or navigating school-related challenges, Tutoring Connection offers tailored support to meet their needs.

In 2018, Carolina Day School formed an exciting partnership with Horizons National to host a high-quality, summer enrichment program on the CDS campus for eligible public school students. Through academic enrichment focused on literacy, STEM, the arts, and sports, Horizons changes the life trajectory of low-income students by instilling in them the joy of learning, the skills for success, and the inspiration to realize their dreams.