Apply now for 2023-24 Share the Promise: April 29

Apply for 2023-24 Share the Promise: April 29

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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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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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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GivingTuesday Parent Matching Challenge!

If you are a current parent of a Carolina Day School student and you haven't yet made your gift to the Annual Fund, now is the time! Starting on GivingTuesday, November 29, for every FIVE new gifts from our parent donors, our school will receive $1,000 matched up to $15,000. Every new CDS family gift of ANY and ALL amounts count equally for this challenge—all you need to do is make a gift in an amount that is right for your family. This matching challenge is still underway!

Thank you for supporting Carolina Day School!

Please use the form below to make a gift with your credit card. You can also pledge to support CDS at a future date or in installments. Find out about other ways to give or contact us with any questions.