Back-to-School 2022
We hope everyone has a wonderful summer! This page contains helpful information and important materials you will need prior to the beginning of the school year — all in one place. We look forward to seeing everyone in August:
Monday, August 15:
- Middle School Orientation
- 8:30 - 11:30 am: On-campus orientation programming for ALL 6th graders and 7th and 8th graders who are NEW to CDS.
- 12:00 - 3:00 pm: 6th graders will participate in an Orientation Field Trip.
- Upper School Orientation
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm: ALL 10th and 11th graders will participate in grade-level Orientation Field Trips.
- 12:00 - 3:00 pm: On-campus orientation programming for ALL 9th graders and 10th and 11th graders who are NEW to CDS.
- Attendance at orientation days is mandatory for all MS and US students; absences will count toward attendance
Tuesday, August 16:
- Lower School
- Open House Days for ECC students
- Meet Your Teacher Meetings for Elementary students
- Middle School Orientation
- 8:30 am - 3:00 pm: 6th grade will participate in on-campus orientation programming
- 8:30 am - 3:00 pm: 7th and 8th grades will participate in an orientation field trip in the morning and on-campus orientation programming in the afternoon
- Upper School Orientation
- 8:30 am - 3:30 pm: 9th and 12th grades will participate in on-campus orientation programming in the morning and go on grade-level orientation field trips in the afternoon.
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm: On campus orientation programming for grades 10 and 11.
- Attendance at orientation days is mandatory for all MS and US students; absences will count toward attendance.
Wednesday, August 17:
- The first day of classes for Middle School and Upper School
Thursday, August 18:
- The first day of school for Lower School (ECC and Elementary)
2022-2023 School Calendar - This list of key dates is tentative and is subject to change. Always consult the calendar on the school website for the most complete and accurate information.
This page will be updated throughout the summer.
During the summer, families will receive emails directing them to this page on the website for updated back-to-school information and forms that will need to be completed before the beginning of school. All forms need to be submitted to school through the online Magnus Health portal or the Magnus Health app. (See below for more information.) If you are having difficulty accessing your account, please email Cayce French.
An email will be sent informing parents when forms can be uploaded to Magnus Health for next year.
Remember to login using your My BackPack User Name and Password.
Forgot your My BackPack User Name or Password?
Click on "I Forgot My User Name/Password" under the login fields.
- Update Your Contact Information (All Families)
- Magnus Health (Update After July 25)
- CDS Uniforms and Dress Code
- Lower School
- Middle School
- Upper School
- Forms as Needed (Athletics, Transportation, & After Care)
Update Your Contact Information (All Families)
We need your help to be sure CDS has the most up to date, accurate and complete contact information for your family.
Over the summer, we will keep families informed via email. Please use the form below to update any changes in your contact information (email, mobile phone, or mailing address).
Report Contact Information Change
If you are not receiving school emails, please notify us at CDS.emails@carrollwooddayschool.org.
Magnus Health (Update After July 25)
Magnus Health will be open for uploading 2022-2023 forms on July 25, 2022.
Remember to use your "My BackPack" username and password to login to Magnus Health.
Forgot your My BackPack User Name or Password?
Click on "I Forgot My User Name/Password" under the login fields.
Please contact Cayce French if you have difficulty accessing your student's account once you have logged in.
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DO NOT UPLOAD UPDATED FORMS PRIOR TO JULY 25, 2022 THE DEADLINE FOR COMPLETING ALL UPDATES ON MAGNUS HEALTH IS MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2022 |
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Carrollwood Day School partners with Magnus Health to collect and store your student’s health and medical information as well as required school forms for the upcoming school year. Magnus Health has released a mobile app in addition to the online portal. Parents can use the PHR Mobile App to complete all requirements, fill in student health data, upload forms, and receive app notifications from the school regarding their students all on their phone! See the attached flyer for more information and instructions on how to set up the app on your phone.
- Magnus Health Mobile App Flyer
- Video Tutorial: https://magnushealthportal.wistia.com/medias/ca5sa2mjga
2022-2023 Required Forms and Instructions
Be Prepared!:
- Check requirements on Magnus before any doctor appointments to download and print all forms requiring a physician’s signature. These include forms for students who will need to take medication during the school day or have a special medical condition as well as the FHSAA EL2 Preparticipation Physical Examination form for athletes in grades 6 - 12.
- Please note: New Families: Your physician will provide the school entry physical form (FL DH 3040) and immunization form (FL DH 680). [Florida Immunization Requirements] The school entry physical form (FL DH 3040 is a two-sided form. Parents must fill out one side and the physician will fill out and sign the second side. Be sure to upload both pages of this document.
- Please note: The Over-the-Counter Medication Form must be downloaded and signed by the physician and parent each year.
How to submit required forms:
- Use your "My BackPack" user name and password to log in to Magnus Health.
- You will see your child(ren) listed on your Front Desk screen. Click on the "Complete Now" button for each child.
- You will advance to a screen with initial "yes" and "no" questions about your child's age and activities.
- Once these conditional questions have been answered, the system will generate a customized "To Do" list with all the forms and other required information (like birth certificates and immunization forms) that need to be completed/submitted for your child.
- You must complete all questions on the forms; for example: if you are asked to list all allergies your child has and your child does not have any allergies, you will need to write "None." The system will not advance to the next page if any questions are left blank.
- You do not need to complete/submit everything in one sitting. Magnus Health will track your progress and will send email reminders to you weekly until all required forms and information is complete.
All forms and information must be completed/uploaded to Magnus Health by Monday, August 8, 2022.
ECC REQUIRED FORMS
Hillsborough County Ordinance requires that ECC parents must receive a copy of the “KNOW YOUR CHILD CARE FACILITY BROCHURE/FDCH BROCHURE,” "DISTRACTED ADULT" brochure, information on the INFLUENZA (FLU) VIRUS, and the parents are notified in writing of the Nutrition Plan and Disciplinary Policy used by our school. Copies of these documents are available here to download for your review. Parents will sign the Discipline Policy and the Nutrition Plan including acknowledgement of the Child Care Facility and Influenza brochures on Magnus. Parents should download and sign Distracted Adult brochure and bring to the ECC during their Meet Your Teacher meetings.
- Know Your Child Care Facility Brochure (Sign acknowledgement electronically on Magnus)
- Influenza (Flu) Virus Brochure (Sign acknowledgement electronically on Magnus)
- ECC Nutrition Plan & Discipline Policy (Sign acknowledgement electronically on Magnus)
- Distracted Adult Brochure (Sign and upload to Magnus)
CDS Uniforms and Dress Code
Carrollwood Day School is a uniform/dress code school for students in kindergarten through high school. The responsibility for assuring students are in the proper dress ultimately lies with the parents and the individual student. The school expects all students to be dressed appropriately on campus. Students may not be allowed to attend classes unless in appropriate uniform. Students who are not in full uniform for the first time will be loaned appropriate dress, if available. The second offense will result in the student’s parents being called.
Risse Brothers is the school uniform provider for Carrollwood Day School. Risse Brothers has a local retail outlet located at 4228 N. Armenia Avenue, Tampa, FL 33607 (phone 813. 282.8338). Risse Brothers' local store has a special department for CDS uniforms where selections can be tried on and purchased. Uniforms can also be purchased online at www.rissebrothers.com.
Risse Brothers is open for in-store and online shopping all summer.
 MONDAY & TUESDAY, AUGUST 15 & 16 Parents are welcome to drop off donations of clean, gently used items for the sale until July 31, 2022. |
The approved uniform apparel varies slightly for each school level. More detailed information is included under the section of the student handbook for each school division.
Dress Code - Approved UNIFORM Apparel
General Uniform Reminder
Remember that part of the purpose behind wearing uniforms is to create a respectful school environment. In a very few cases, the skort/short that fits waist and hip may be too short or too long. In these cases, altering may be necessary. Please allow for growth during the year. If the uniform is not the appropriate length, the student will not be allowed to wear the uniform to school.
Hair
All students’ hair should be kept neat and clean. Students are required to maintain a school appropriate appearance at all times.
Hats & Hoods
CDS hooded sweatshirts may be worn in school; however, hats and sweatshirt hoods are not allowed to be worn in the school buildings. Hats and sweatshirt hoods may be worn outdoors during lunch, P.E., or recess. Students who consistently challenge this rule will not be allowed to bring hats or hooded sweatshirts to school or their hat or hooded sweatshirt will be held in the office or by the Assistant Division Head for Student Life.
Jewelry
Any jewelry must be appropriate for outdoor play. CDS will not be responsible for the loss of any jewelry brought to school by students.
Additional Information on Uniforms
- Skorts/jumpers/shorts are to be worn within 4” of the back of the knee.
- Closed-toe shoes appropriate for school activities must be worn each day.
- Students will be advised when they may wear or change into a team uniform.
- Any apparel that is inappropriate or distracts from the intent of the uniform is not permitted.
Non-Uniform Dress Code
Students will be notified when there will be non-uniform days. Half-days are not automatic non-uniform days.
- Students may wear solid T-shirts or T-shirts with college or sports team logos. Students may not display slogans, drug related pictures or music promotions, advertisements, or offensive pictures.
- Cut-off shirts, midriff tops or tank tops are not appropriate school attire.
- Closed shoes must be worn.
- Shorts and skirts cannot be more than 4 inches above the back of the knee.
- Jeans, slacks, or long shorts are acceptable. Ripped or torn jeans are not acceptable.
- We recommend that names be written on the inside of the neckband or waistband.
Dress Code Violations
Any student who is out of uniform or who wears an inappropriate form of the uniform will be notified. Consequences will be assigned as appropriate.
Lower School
Welcome to Lower School!
Whether your student is new to CDS or a returning ECC or elementary student, we are looking forward to having your student join us in August. If you have any questions over the summer, please contact these lower school administrators:
- Head of Lower School, Dawn Wilson, dwilson@cdspatriots.org
- Assistant Head of Lower School - ECC, Anna Boodoo, aboodoo@cdspatriots.org
- Assistant Head of Lower School - Elementary, Hayley Architetto, harchitetto@cdspatriots.org
The elementary academic support team has prepared two video Summer Guides for parents:
Summer Slide, Routines & at home Academic Options | SEL and Screen Time vs. Green Time
SUMMER SUCCESS @ CDS
As we head into summer vacation, the elementary academic support team has prepared a resource packet with required and optional learning activities for your child to do over the summer. These flyers are designed to encourage your child to sharpen their skills in a variety of areas: Reading, S.T.E.M, and Social-Emotional Learning. Some of the platforms we have available for students this summer, such as IXL and Lexia, are individualized and adaptive.
- Note: Students new to CDS should receive their login credentials to IXL and Lexia around mid-June.
Summer Reading Facts
- Reading just 4-5 Books during the summer can prevent a decline in a child's reading scores
- Teachers spend an average of 4-8 weeks re-teaching knowledge & skills that students have lost during the summer
- Students who participate in summer reading programs
- Enter the following school year with a positive attitude about reading
- Are more confident in the classroom
- Read beyond what is required
- Perceive reading as important
Recommended book titles have been chosen keeping current issues in mind that young children or their friends would be dealing with or hear in the news – stories are a great way to explain these intricate issues and develop sympathy and empathy for those involved.
There are also titles that have been loved across generations that take children into a magical world of ‘pretend’.
BUT you know your child best and know whether a topic is appropriate for your child at this time. Please refer to Common Sense Media to determine if a title is a good fit for your family
- CDS Online Resources (Not all online resources are available over the summer to students new to CDS)
- Summer Reading Assignments
- 50 Book Challenge (Rising Kindergarten and Grade 1)
- REQUIRED Reading (Rising Grades 2 - 5)
- Rising 2nd - Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborne
- Rising 3rd - Hurricane Heroes in Texas by Mary Pope Osborne
- Rising 4th - Lemonade Wars by Jacqueline Davies
- Rising 5th - Wonder by R.J Palacio
- American Library Association Medal Winners and Honor Books
- Math for Rising Kindergarteners (Updated 6/21/2022)
- Math for Rising 1st Graders (Updated 6/21/2022)
- Math for Rising 2nd Graders (Updated 6/21/2022)
- Math for Rising 3rd Graders (Updated 6/21/2022)
- Math for Rising 4th Graders (Updated 6/21/2022)
- Math for Rising 5th Graders (Updated 6/21/2022)
- Summer STEM Challenge (See CDS Online Resources for passwords to some sites)
- SEL Suggestions
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
School Supply Shopping at Your Fingertips!
Carrollwood Day School is pleased to offer kindergarten and elementary parents the opportunity to purchase prepackaged school supplies! Each pack of school supplies includes requested items selected by CDS teachers for each grade.
New this year! Supply packs will be shipped directly to your home address before school starts.
*Please do not use a P.O. Box or the school's address as your ship to address.*
A $10.75 shipping fee on the first pack & $2 for any additional pack plus tax will be added at checkout.
Keep your confirmation as your receipt. (Confirmations can take 24 hours to receive. Please check your spam folder).
Parents are also welcome to purchase their own school supplies. Students in kindergarten through grade 5 should bring their school supplies to their "Meet Your Teacher" meeting in August.
- School Supply List for Rising Kindergarteners
- School Supply List for Rising 1st Graders
- School Supply List for Rising 2nd Graders
- School Supply List for Rising 3rd Graders
- School Supply List for Rising 4th Graders
- School Supply List for Rising 5th Graders
- Lower School Technology Requirements
Florida's 2022 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will be Monday, July 25 through Sunday, August 7, 2022. No sales tax will be collected on purchases of clothing and shoes under $100 per item; certain school supplies priced $50 or less per item, and personal computers and certain computer-related accessories under $1,500.
ECC REQUIRED FORMS
Hillsborough County Ordinance requires that ECC parents must receive a copy of the “KNOW YOUR CHILD’S DAY CARE FACILITY BROCHURE/FDCH BROCHURE” information on the INFLUENZA (FLU) VIRUS, and the parents are notified in writing of the Nutrition Plan and Disciplinary Policy used by our school. Copies of these documents are available here to download for your review; the acknowledgement will be signed electronically on Magnus Health:
- Know Your Child's Day Care Facility Brochure
- Influenza (Flu) Virus Brochure
- ECC Nutrition Plan and Discipline Policy
- Distracted Adult Brochure
Middle School
Welcome to Middle School!
Whether your student is new to CDS, a returning CDS middle school student, or a rising 6th grader, we are looking forward to your student joining middle school in August. If you have any questions over the summer, please contact these middle school specialists:
- Head of Middle School, Chuck Maddox, cmaddox@cdspatriots.org
- Assistant MS Head for Student Life, Mindy Gilbert, mgilbert@cdspatriots.org
- Assistant MS Head for Academics, Stacey Frankel, sfrankel@cdspatriots.org
- IB Middle Years Programme Coordinator, Sabrina McCartney, smccartney@cdspatriots.org
- MS School Counselor, Sara Key, skey@cdspatriots.org
- Learning Specialist, Aliya Killion, akillion@cdspatriots.org
- MS Athletic Director, Jojo Chames, jchames@cdspatriots.org
GRADE 6 SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS
- 6th grade students can sign-up for Membean at https://membean.com/enroll?t=C9DQAQJ
- When signing up for Membean, please use your CDS Gmail.
- If you have any issues or concerns creating an account, please reach out to Scott Sandoval.
- If you have any questions regarding IXL or need an account set up, please contact Scott Sandoval at ssandoval@cdspatriots.org
- Language and Literature Summer Reading Assignments
- 6th Grade Summer Math Packet
- 6th Grade Spanish Enrichment (Optional)
GRADE 7 SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS
- 7th grade students can sign-up for Membean at https://membean.com/enroll?t=C9DQE6Q
- New 7th grade students: When signing up for Membean, please use your CDS Gmail.
- If you have any issues or concerns creating an account, please reach out to Scott Sandoval.
- Language and Literature Summer Reading Assignments
- 7th Grade Summer Math Packet
- 7th Grade Spanish Enrichment (Optional)
GRADE 8 SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS
- 8th grade students can sign up for Membean at: https://membean.com/enroll?t=C9DQAMR
- New 8th grade students: When signing up for Membean, please use your CDS Gmail.
- If you have any issues or concerns creating an account, please reach out to Scott Sandoval.
- Language and Literature Summer Reading Assignments
- 8th Grade Summer Math Packet
- 8th Grade Spanish Enrichment (Optional)
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Middle school students are responsible for purchasing their own school supplies and bringing them to school during orientation in August. Please check back for the lists of supplies required for each grade next year:
- 6th Grade School Supply List
- 7th Grade School Supply List
- 8th Grade School Supply List
- Middle School Technology Requirements
Florida's 2022 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will be Monday, July 25 through Sunday, August 7, 2022. No sales tax will be collected on purchases of clothing and shoes under $100 per item; certain school supplies priced $50 or less per item, and personal computers and certain computer-related accessories under $1,500.
Upper School
Welcome to Upper School!
Whether your student is new to CDS, a returning CDS upper school student, or a rising 9th grader, we are looking forward to your student joining upper school in August. If you have any questions over the summer, please contact these upper school specialists:
- Head of Upper School, Tim Walsh, twalsh@cdspatriots.org
- Assistant US Head for Student Life, Donna Holyman, dholyman@cdspatriots.org
- Assistant US Head for Academics & DP Coordinator, Nancy Hsu, nhsu@cdspatriots.org
- IB Middle Years Programme Coordinator, Sabrina McCartney, smccartney@cdspatriots.org
- Learning Specialist, Shelly Hollingsworth, shollingsworth@cdspatriots.org
SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS
Grades 9 - 11 Language and Literature Summer Assignments
Students are required to read the following books over the summer.
- Rising 9th Graders: The War Outside by Monica Hesse (ISBN 978-0316316712) AND one book from the "Book of Choice" list
- Rising 10th Graders: Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson (ISBN 978-0593177044) AND Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds (ISBN 978-1481438261)
- Rising 11th Graders: A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen (ISBN 978-0486270623)
- The following link contains directions for summer reading assignments for students entering grades 9 - 11: Read this carefully so that you are clear on the expectations and due dates for your summer assignment.
Grades 9 - 11 Language and Literature Summer Assignments
Grades 9 - 12 Mathematics Summer Assignments
In order to keep your current math skills sharp, please complete the appropriate summer review packet. Please complete before the first day of school. Show all work and solutions on a separate sheet of paper. Show all work and graphs clearly! You will be tested on this material within the first week of school.
*** Want help? The US Mathematics Department will offer Summer Math Packet Help Sessions in August. There will be no charge for this tutoring help; however, reservations are requested to be sure enough space is reserved! Watch for the link to sign up.
- Math 9 Algebra I Summer Review
- Math 9 Standard Summer Review
- Math 9 Extended & Advanced Extended Summer Review
- Math 10 Standard Summer Review
- Math 10 Extended & Advanced Extended Summer Review
- Math 11 SL & HL Analysis Summer Review
- Math 11 SL Application and Interpretations Summer Review
- Math 11 - 12 Math Statistics Honors Summer Review
- Math 12 Applications and Interpretations Summer Review
- Math 12 SL Analysis and Approaches Summer Review (Schoology Course)
- Math 12 HL Analysis and Approaches Summer Review
Grade 10 Humanities Summer Assignment
- Rising 10th Grade Extended History
Instructions to Students: This is a google document. Students will need to "make a copy" when they click on the link, then share it with Ms. O'Neill at: toneill@cdspatriots.org. Students should include their First and Last name as part of the title of the document. Then, click on the links provided to watch the videos of Period 1 topics and answer the questions. Students may also do additional independent research as needed. The packet must be completed by the first day of class, or students will immediately be moved to the History Honors course. There will be a quiz on this material during the first week to test mastery of the material.
Science Summer Assignments
- Biology 12 SL Summer Assignment
- Biology 12 HL Summer Assignment
- ESS 12 Summer Assignment
- Chemistry 11 Summer Assignment
- MYP Physics Summer Assignment
- Physics 11 Summer Assignment
- Physics 12 Summer Assignment
Language B Summer Practice (Spanish & French)
- Language B Summer Practice Recommendations (Spanish & French)
- Spanish Grammar
- Spanish Vocabulary
- Spanish Ab Initio Practice Packet
- Spanish Ab Initio Practice Resources
Grades 9 - 12 Design Technology Summer Assignments
Grade 12 - DP Summer Assignments
Grades 9 & 10 Service
You can still complete service hours over the summer if you have time to do so. Please see links below for ideas. Remember to complete your forms on Managebac and to add reflections after your proposal.
Questions? Email Mrs. Hollingsworth
- Virtual Community Service Opportunities
- Mrs. Hollingsworth's Community Service Spreadsheet
- Managebac instructions
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Upper school students are responsible for purchasing their own school supplies and bringing them to school during orientation in August. Please check back for the lists of supplies required for each grade next year:
Florida's 2022 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will be Monday, July 25 through Sunday, August 7, 2022. No sales tax will be collected on purchases of clothing and shoes under $100 per item; certain school supplies priced $50 or less per item, and personal computers and certain computer-related accessories under $1,500.
Forms as Needed (Athletics, Transportation, & After Care)
Athletics
Students in grades 6 - 12 who will be participating in athletics over including preseason conditioning and practice are required to submit new forms every year. The athletic forms requirements can be found under "Athletics" on the Carrollwood Day School website; forms can also be picked up in the Hayes Family Gymnasium Athletic Office.
***All players must fill out all the required athletic forms. Unless otherwise noted, all forms need to be uploaded to the Magnus Health Portal or app. This includes doctor physicals and the videos. No student athlete will be able to participate until these forms are uploaded to their Magnus Health account. (See below for athletes participating in summer athletic programs.)***
FOR ATHLETES PARTICIPATING IN CONDITIONING AND ATHLETIC PRACTICES DURING THE SUMMER:
- All required athletic forms should be completed on turned in to Jill Bondurant, Athletics Assistant prior to reporting for the first practice.
Transportation
Carrollwood Day School offers transportation to and from the Bearss Avenue Campus on a fleet of school owned buses. This service is maintained for the convenience of CDS families. CDS has established bus stops at various locations on each of our bus routes. In addition to the route bus stops, there is a shuttle between the ECC and Bearss Avenue Campus to assist families with children enrolled at both campuses.
Please complete the online Transportation Agreement to register your child to ride the school bus.
For families that do not use the CDS bus service, Carrollwood Day School encourages all parents to carpool whenever possible. In an effort to "go green," the CDS Admissions team is glad to help parents to find carpool partners.
After Care
Please complete this short survey to indicate your interest in sending your Lower School student to after care.