Cursive writing is taught beginning in kindergarten,increasing writing fluency and quality right from the start.

Carolina Day School Mission Statement

Working in partnership with parents, Carolina Day School challenges young people to pursue their personal quest for excellence by engaging them in a rigorous, college preparatory program, and offering them opportunities to educate the mind, the heart, the body, and the human spirit.

School Profile

2007-2008

  • Independent, Coeducational, Non-Sectarian
  • College Preparatory
  • Formed in 1987 by the merger of Asheville Country Day School (1936) and St. Genevieve/Gibbons Hall (1908)
  • Grades: Pre-Kindergarten - 12
  • Key School (program for bright students with learning differences)
  • Total Enrollment: 662 (including Key School)
  • 93 full-time teachers
  • 30 Upper School teachers (70% hold advanced degrees)
  • School Year: Trimesters for Lower and Middle Schools; Two semesters for Upper School
  • 100% of Graduates Attend College
  • Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
  • Summer Quest Program
  • Membership in SACS, NAIS, SAIS, ERB, NCAIS
  • School Code: 340119

Curriculum

Learn more about Carolina Day School's academic and co-curricular programs.

Marking System

In the Middle and Upper Schools, letter grades are given in all areas except art, physical education, and word processing, which are graded as Pass/Fail.

A+ 4.33 97-100
A 4.00 93-96
A- 3.67 90-92
B+ 3.33 87-89
B 3.00 83-86
B- 2.67 80-82
C+ 2.33 77-79
C 2.00 73-76
C- 1.67 70-72
D+ 1.33 67-69
D 1.00 63-66
D- .67 60-62

Annual testing includes ERB-CTP III and the ERB Writing Assessment for grades 3-8; PSAT for grades 9-11.

Graduation Requirements

A total of 20 academic credits are required for graduation. These credits are distributed by department as follows:

4 English
3 Mathematics (Algebra I, II, & Geometry)
3 Social Studies (one of which must be U.S. History)
3 Modern Language
3 Science
1 Art
3 Electives

In addition, physical education, public speaking, CPR, and computer literacy are required. These courses do not earn academic credits toward graduation but are noted on transcripts. All students are encouraged to participate in community service each year.

Academic Profile - Class of 2007

College Board Scores - Mean SAT Results:
CDS National N.C. NAIS*
Critical
Reading
627
502
495
588
Math
623
515
509
593
Total
1250
1017
1004
1181

*National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

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