Admissions Process
Lower School – Early Childhood Campus: Ages 2 - Kindergarten v Schedule tour of the Bearss Avenue Campus by parent/guardian of student (required) v Complete online Application (carrollwooddayschool.org>admissions>application process) after receiving code: ______________ v Schedule assessment for all Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Applicants
Lower School – Elementary: Grades 1-5 v Schedule tour of the Bearss Avenue Campus by parent/guardian of student v Complete online Application (carrollwooddayschool.org>admissions>application process) v Submit students’ previous 2 years of report cards and standardized test scores (if available) v Submit one teacher recommendation form. http://bit.ly/CDS1-8StudentEvaluation (on CDS website, under the admissions tab) v Schedule assessment administered and coordinated by Admissions staff
Middle School: Grades 6-8 v Schedule tour of the Bearss Avenue Campus by parent/guardian of student v Complete online Application (carrollwooddayschool.org>admissions>application process) v Submit students’ previous 2 years of report cards and standardized test scores (if available). v Submit one teacher recommendation form. http://bit.ly/CDS1-8StudentEvaluation (on CDS website, under the admissions tab) v Schedule shadow date and student interview v Register to take a SSAT www.ssat.org. Be sure to designate CDS (code #2137)
Upper School: Grades 9-12 Schedule tour of the Bearss Avenue Campus by parent/guardian of student Complete online Application (carrollwooddayschool.org>admissions>application process) Student portion of Application must be completed by applicant: http://bit.ly/HSStudentApp Submit transcript request to current school to be sent directly to CDS. http://bit.ly/HStranscriptrelease v Submit two teacher recommendation forms. http://bit.ly/HSstudentevaluation v Schedule a shadow date and student interview v 9th grade only: Register to take a SSAT www.ssat.org. Be sure to designate CDS (code #2137) v v v v
*All applications require a $75 application fee to be paid via http://bit.ly/CDSAPPFEE Carrollwood Day School 1515 Bearss Ave. Tampa, FL 33613 813.920.2288 [p] 813.920.8237 [f]
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Technology @ Carrollwood Day School
Carrollwood Day School recognizes that access to technology in school gives students greater opportunities to learn, engage, communicate, and develop skills that will prepare them for college, work, life, and citizenship. We are committed to helping students develop 21st-century technology and communication skills.
Technology resources at CDS are provided for the purpose of supporting the educational mission of the School. The School’s goal in providing computing devices is to promote educational excellence: by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, research, creativity, communication, increased productivity, and mobile learning.
Technology is viewed as a tool to help facilitate knowledge creation and increase skills such as critical problem solving, communication and collaboration.
For Technology Information including 1:1 Device Requirements please visit: www.carrollwooddayschool.org/technology
Academic Guidelines and Policies
Student Course Load Students are generally expected to take five courses in the areas of English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, and World Languages per year and at least one other elective course per semester. Students who wish to take less than the minimum course load need prior permission from an upper school administrator. The normal load would include six to eight courses each semester, depending on the student’s academic trajectory. Academic Credit, GPA and Transcripts The final grade determines the unit of credit to be given for a full-year course. A repeated course is shown on the transcript and is calculated in the GPA but does not receive additional credit. Only summer courses taught at CDS or other approved courses may be taken for credit and advancement. Courses from outside institutions are not calculated into the GPA or listed on the CDS transcript, but they will be included with college applications. Students may take Advanced Music and certain other courses for credit as many times as they wish. No fractional credit will be awarded for partial completion of a yearlong course or partial completion of a semester course. Rigor of courses
Possibility of Internships During the Normal School Day Minimum Credits: English World Language Humanities Science Mathematics Fine Arts Physical Education & Health Community Service Creativity, Activity, & Service (CAS) Theory of Knowledge Course (TOK) Extended Essay (EE)
Eligibility for Top Tier of Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
SL/HL IB Testing Senior Year CDS Final Exams Senior Year IB Graduation Regalia (in addition to any honor society cords)
The cumulative GPA is calculated on semester grades earned at CDS beginning freshman year. For seniors applying to college, mid-semester grades will be sent to all colleges that require them until such time as first semester grades are available. Mid-year and final reports (semester grades) will be sent to colleges for all seniors. For colleges that do not require mid-semester grades, students have the choice to send those grades to schools directly at their discretion and in coordination with their college counselor. Graduation Pathways through CDS Students should select a graduation pathway that fits their personal interests, academic aptitude & college ambitions. It is in the best interest of students to follow a pathway that is challenging enough without jeopardizing a student’s cumulative grade point average (GPA) as colleges weigh GPA and Rigor of Schedule similarly in the admissions process. Carrollwood Day School has various resources available during the selection process to assist families in choosing the right pathway for their student, including the IB Diploma Programme Coordinator, the College Counseling staff, Department Chairs and teachers.
CDS GRADUATE Least Rigorous Allows for more opportunities outside of school such as internships and jobs Minimum 24 credits 4 years 3 years 3 years 3-4 years 4 years 1 year 1 year 100 hours
CDS GRADUATE + IB COURSE CANDIDATE More Rigorous
CDS GRADUATE + FULL IB DIPLOMA Most Rigorous
Full school days - limited availability for outside internships Minimum 24 credits 4 years 4 years 4 years 3-4 years 4 years 1 year 1 year 100 hours
Full school days - limited availability for outside internships Minimum 24 credits 4 years 4 years 4 years 4 years 4 years 1 year 1 year 100 hours
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11th-12th grades
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Blue & white cord
11th-12th grades 11th-12th grades GPA, SAT/ACT Test Scores & Service Hours -ORAward of IB Diploma & GPA, SAT/ACT Test Scores GPA, SAT/ACT Test Scores Service Hours & Service Hours & Service Hours All or mostly SL - OR - mix All SL 150 hours each - OR 3 HL - 240 hours each - 3 of IB SL and college mix of SL (150 hour & HL SL -150 hours each preparatory (240 hour) classes No 1 or more subjects All 6 subjects Yes 1 or more subjects No White IB stole
UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETICS Baseball
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES 20/20 Club Analytical Athletics Archery Arts & Crafts AV League Calligraphy CDS Ambassadors Creative Writing Critter Club Dance Committee Diversity Engineering/Robotics Future Business Leaders Grilling Club History Club HOSA
Human Rights Club Investment/Stock Market Club Jewish Forum Key Club Math Club Meditation Muslim Student Association Newspaper Ping Pong Red Reign Singing Club Spanish Club-La Conexión Speech & Debate Ted-Ed Club Thespians Troupe 7235 Yearbook Club
HONOR SOCIETIES Mu Alpha Theta (National Math Honor Society)
Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (Spanish Honor Society)
National Beta Club
Société Honoraire de Français (French Honor Society)
National Honor Society Pi Kappa Delta (National Speech & Debate Honor Society)
Thespian Honor Society
GOVERNING BOARDS Student Advisory Board Student Athletic Board Student Council
Basketball (Boys & Girls) Beach Volleyball Cheerleading Cross Country (Boys & Girls)
Soccer (Boys & Girls) Softball Swimming (Boys & Girls) Tennis (Boys & Girls)
Golf (Boys & Girls)
Track & Field (Boys & Girls)
Football
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Wrestling
ACCOLADES History Club: Two freshmen placed 3rd for group performance at the Florida National History Day competition in Tallahassee STEM Society: A sophomore received the Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission Merit Award for Academic Excellence for her STEM Project Newspaper Club: Published the inaugural issue of the new US newspaper: Patriot Press HOSA - Future Health Professionals: Two juniors qualified to compete at the State Competition in the club’s inaugural year Robotics Club: The CDS Patriot BOTS hosted the R.O.B.O.T. League Robot Ruckus Championship. They won the “Control Award” and missed out on a place to states by a hair. Grilling Club: Prepared a lunch for the entire upper school faculty. Speech and Debate Club: In 2018-2019 the Club brought home their first Congress win and first trophy in Debate. Five members qualified to compete at the state level and three advanced to the national finals tournament. Thespians Troupe #7235: CDS Thespians earned 3 Superiors and 5 Excellents at the State Thespian Festival. Beta Club: CDS was named a 2019 National Beta School of Merit. CDS was recognized for 2nd place in service at the Florida Senior Beta Club Convention. Five CDS students received top honors at the convention and qualified to compete at the National Convention
COMPREHENSIVE TUITION AND FEES 2020-2021 Tuition
Mandatory Fees
Additional Fees
$1,000 Deposit
For returning students, the nonrefundable $1,000 deposit is applied to tuition. For new students in grades 1 through 12, the non-refundable $1,000 deposit is applied to a one time matriculation fee. Student Services Fee
Toddler Only 2 Day Half-Day 2 Day Full-Day Toddler, PK3, PK4 3 Day Half-Day 3 Day Full-Day 5 Day Half-Day 5 Day Full-Day Kindergarten Elementary Middle School Upper School •
The Student Services Fee covers a portion of the following: tuition insurance, yearbook, local field trips, activities, technology infrastructure, and IB. Lower School - Kindergarten Lower School - Grades 1 - 5 Middle School - Grades 6 - 8 Upper School - Grades 9 - 11 Upper School - Grade 12 Includes Graduation Fees
$450 $525 $625 $825 $1,200
$250 Security Fee
All students are assessed a $250 security fee annually.
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$6,420 $7,320 $9,080 $10,750 $12,090 $14,200 $15,160 $18,550 $20,630 $23,760
Tuition for kindergarten through Upper School does not cover cost of uniforms or daily student supplies such as pencils, notebooks, and folders. Every 4th through 12th grade student will be required to have a personally owned iPad or MacBook with certain specifications.
Tuition Discounts • •
$250 Discount for payment in full by April 1, 2020. There is a sibling discount for families with 4 or more children attending CDS.
ECC Before School Care $5 per student per hour (billed monthly) Lower School After School Care $5 per student per hour (billed monthly) After School Enrichment Camps $95 - $200 per camp Athletic Participation Fee (Grades 5 - 12) $175 - $600 per sport MS & US Overnight Class Trips $400 - $1,600 Summer Camps $150 - $300 per camp Transportation (school bus) Fee $20 per trip - $2,500 round trip full year, (billed monthly) Annual Giving Average Gift = $1,600 FACTS Tuition Management
Tuition Payment Plans As a convenience, parents can pay tuition in installments through two payment plans: Semi Annual or Monthly (9 months - June - February) for an additional fee. The administrative charge for installment payment plans are due in July. This charge covers the cost of extending the payment plan, and includes, but is not limited to fees charged by third party processors and a portion of the Tuition Refund Plan. • • •
Fee for Semi Annual Plan: $250 Fee for Monthly Plan: $550 See reverse for Total Tuition Costs with Payment Plans
Carrollwood Day School uses FACTS Tuition Management for billing and payments of tuition and fees (with the exception of lunch, camps, and overnight trips). Parents are required to set up and maintain a FACTS account for all payments. CDS cannot accept payments in cash; payments must be made by EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) from a checking or savings account, or by credit card (subject to a 2.85% convenience fee) directly to FACTS; personal check, cashier’s check, bank check, and money order can also be accepted.
TOTAL TUITION - PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS 2020-2021 As a convenience, parents can pay tuition in installments through two payment plans: Semi Annual or Monthly (9 months - June through February) for an additional fee. The administrative charge for installment payment plans are due in July. Carrollwood Day School uses FACTS Tuition Management for billing and payments of tuition and fees (with the exception of lunch, camps, and overnight trips). Parents are required to set up and maintain a FACTS account for all payments. CDS cannot accept payments in cash; payments must be made by EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) from a checking or savings account, or by credit card (subject to a 2.85% convenience fee) directly to FACTS; personal check, cashier’s check, bank check, and money order can also be accepted.
Payment Plans Lower School - Toddler Only 2 Day Half-Day (Th & F) 2 Day Full-Day (Th & F) Lower School - Toddler, PK3, PK4 3 Day Half-Day (M, T, & W) 3 Day Full-Day (M, T, & W) 5 Day Half-Day 5 Day Full-Day Lower School - Kindergarten Lower School - Grades 1 - 5 Middle School - Grades 6 - 8 Upper School - Grades 9 - 12
Full Pay
Semi Annual *
Monthly (9 months) *
$6,420 $7,320
$6,670 $7,570
$6,970 $7,870
$9,080 $10,750 $12,090 $14,200 $15,160 $18,550 $20,630 $23,760
$9,330 $11,000 $12,340 $14,450 $15,410 $18,800 $20,880 $24,010
$9,630 $11,300 $12,640 $14,750 $15,710 $19,100 $21,180 $24,310
* Annual Tuition amounts include payment plan fee • Fee for Semi Annual Plan: $250 • Fee for Monthly Plan: $550