We have two "First Days of School" this year.
Middle and Upper School - Wednesday, August 17th
ECC & Elementary School - Thursday, August 18th
Below is everything you need to know about orientation, field trips and forms, checklists, and more. Please feel free to message us with any questions you might have about the new school year.
CHECKLIST
- Update Your Contact Information (All Families)
- Magnus Health (Update After July 25)
- CDS Uniforms and Dress Code
- Pik My Kid Info
- Forms as Needed (Athletics, Transportation, & After Care)
- 2022-2023 Student Handbook
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. Crocs, slides, slippers are not permitted during the school day.
- 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.
Pik My Kid Info
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.
Beyond the Bell Auxiliary Programming
The CDS Beyond the Bell program includes before care, after care, and enrichment programming. Please visit the dedicated page on the website for more information.
Please complete this short survey to indicate your interest in sending your Lower School student to after care. Please note that this survey does not register your child for auxiliary programming. That will need to be done via events.org.
2022-2023 Student Handbook
It is wonderful to have you as part of our Carrollwood Day School family. The combined efforts of the PTO, the CDS Board, and the school offer many opportunities for families to participate in their children’s school experiences and to enjoy a sense of fellowship with other families.
This handbook has been prepared to provide you with information about our school and some ideas about how you can help your child have a successful year. The handbook includes school policies and procedures that apply to all CDS students. We ask that you and your students read and review these policies and procedures. It is a condition of enrollment that you comply with school policies.
In addition to school policies and procedures, information is included that chronologically outlines the events as they occur throughout the year. This outline is intended to give you a sense of what to expect at each activity. The school, the board, and/or the PTO will be informing you in greater detail about the particulars of each event as the date approaches.
We look forward to a year filled with exciting educational opportunities and growth for each student at Carrollwood Day School.
2022-2023 Orientation/Meet Your Teacher
ECC
Monday, August 15:
- 9:00 - 10:30 am
- Open House Days for ECC students
- 9:00 - 9:30 am for families with last names A - M
- 10:00 - 10:30 am for families with last names N - Z
- Open House Days for ECC students
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.
All forms need to be submitted to school before the first day of 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.
Elementary
Monday, August 15
- Hopes and Dreams Parent Conferences (virtual)
- Sign-ups will be sent August 3, 2022
Tuesday, August 16:
- Lower School
- Meet Your Teacher Meetings for Elementary students
- Last names A-M: 9:00 - 11:00 am
- Last Names N-Z: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
- There will be programming for parents in the morning and afternoon in the multi-purpose room.
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.
All forms need to be submitted to school before the first day of 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.
Middle
Welcome to the 2022-2023 CDS Middle School Year
Middle School Parent Gathering
Tuesday, August 16th at 2:00 pm
6th Grade
Monday, August 15:
- 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
- 8:30 - 11:30 am: On-campus orientation programming for ALL 6th graders and 7th and 8th graders who are NEW to CDS.
- Bring supplies to set up lockers
- Lunch & KONA Ice treat - 11:15 - 12:00 pm. Bring your own lunch.
- Dress code: CDS Polo or Lightning shirt and appropriate bottoms for ice skating (Jeans or Khakis - No rips or holes); CDS jacket, half-zip, or sweatshirt (It's cold ice skating).
- 12:00 - 3:00 pm: 6th graders will participate in an Orientation Field Trip.
- Depart CDS at 12:15 pm to Advent Health Ice Skating in Wesley Chapel. Depart Advent Health at 2:00 pm to return to CDS
- Attendance at orientation days is mandatory for all MS students; absences will count toward attendance.
Tuesday, August 16:
- 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
- 6th grade will participate in on-campus orientation programming
- Dress code: CDS Uniform
- Bring your lunch
- Attendance at orientation days is mandatory for all MS students; absences will count toward attendance.
Wednesday, August 17:
- The first day of classes for Middle School and Upper School
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.
All forms need to be submitted to school before the first day of 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.
7th Grade
Monday, August 15:
- 8:30 - 11:30 am
- On-campus orientation programming for ALL 6th graders and 7th and 8th graders who are NEW to CDS.
- Dress code: CDS Uniform
- Bring charged laptop
- Attendance at orientation days is mandatory for all MS students; absences will count toward attendance.
Tuesday, August 16:
- 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. Optional: Bring supplies for locker set up.
- Depart CDS at 9:00 am to Advent Health Ice Skating in Wesley Chapel. Depart Advent Health at 11:00 am to return to CDS.
- Dress code: CDS Polo or Lightning shirt and appropriate bottoms for ice skating (Jeans or Khakis - No rips or holes); CDS jacket, half-zip, or sweatshirt (It's cold ice skating).
- Bring your lunch
- Attendance at orientation days is mandatory for all MS students; absences will count toward attendance.
Wednesday, August 17:
- The first day of classes for Middle School and Upper School
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.
All forms need to be submitted to school before the first day of 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.
8th Grade
Monday, August 15:
- 8:30 - 11:30 am
- On-campus orientation programming for ALL 6th graders and 7th and 8th graders who are NEW to CDS.
- Dress code: CDS Uniform
- Bring charged laptop
- Attendance at orientation days is mandatory for all MS students; absences will count toward attendance
Tuesday, August 16:
- 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. Optional: Bring supplies for locker set up.
- Depart CDS at 9:00 am to Advent Health Ice Skating in Wesley Chapel. Depart Advent Health at 11:00 am to return to CDS.
- Dress code: CDS Polo or Lightning shirt and appropriate bottoms for ice skating (Jeans or Khakis - No rips or holes); CDS jacket, half-zip, or sweatshirt (It's cold ice skating).
- Bring your lunch
- Attendance at orientation days is mandatory for all MS students; absences will count toward attendance.
Wednesday, August 17:
- The first day of classes for Middle School and Upper School
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.
All forms need to be submitted to school before the first day of 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.
Upper
9th Grade
Welcome to Upper School, Class of 2026!
Welcome to the US Orientation
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All required school and medical forms need to be completed and uploaded to Magnus Health by Monday, August 8. Magnus Health will be open for uploading 2022-2023 forms on July 25, 2022.
- Students should bring a water bottle and snack to their orientation sessions.
- ALL INCOMING 9th grade students(new to CDS and returning). ALL 9th grade students are considered NEW to the Upper School. ALL 9th graders will need to bring their charged laptop to orientation with them on Monday, August 15.
- Students do not need to wear their school uniform for orientation, but should be sure to follow non-uniform guidelines.
- Please Note: There will be NO bus service or after school supervision available during orientation. All students must be picked up at their assigned dismissal times during orientation.
- Reminder: Participation in orientation activities is mandatory. Absences will count towards school attendance records.
Monday, August 15:
- Scaglione Family Pavilion and Hayes Family Gymnasium - 12:00 - 3:00 pm
- On-campus orientation programming for ALL 9th graders and 10th and 11th graders who are NEW to CDS.
- KONA Ice Welcome Social - 12:00 pm
- Parent's Meeting in Theatre - 12:30 - 1:30 pm
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Students and parents gather in the Scaglione Family Pavilion for a KONA Ice Welcome Social. Parents will meet in the Theatre from 12:30 - 1:30pm. Students will meet in the Hayes Family Gymnasium from 12:30 - 2:30pm.
- Attendance at orientation days is mandatory for all US students; absences will count toward attendance
Tuesday, August 16:
- Hayes Family Gymnasium - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Please meet at the gymnasium and bring your lunch and drink.
- 9th grade will participate in on-campus orientation programming in the morning and go on grade-level orientation field trips in the afternoon.
- After lunch, all 9th graders and their advisors will head off-campus for and an afternoon defying gravity at Urban Air! We are scheduled to arrive back at CDS at 3:30 pm. (Students must return to school for dismissal.) Online Waivers must be completed by Monday, August 15 to participate in mandatory Urban Air activities. Urban Air Online Waiver
- Attendance at orientation days is mandatory for all US students; absences will count toward attendance.
Wednesday, August 17: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
- The first day of classes for Middle School and Upper School
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9th Grade Class Trip |
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All 9th graders are strongly encouraged to participate in this trip. Members of the Class of 2026 will participate in three days of challenge, adventure, and bonding with Pathfinder Outdoor Education, at their DaySpring facility located just north of Sarasota. Please click the link below for important information about this trip from the Executive Director of Pathfinder Outdoor Education. The Pathfinder Waiver must be completed online for every participant. Registration and Payment is due by Monday, August 8, 2022. Questions? Please don't hesitate to reach out to the upper school administration with questions. |
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.
All forms need to be submitted to school before the first day of 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.
10th Grade
Welcome Back, Class of 2025!
Welcome to the US Orientation
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All required school and medical forms need to be completed and uploaded to Magnus Health by Monday, August 8. Magnus Health will be open for uploading 2022-2023 forms on July 25, 2022.
- Students should bring a water bottle and snack to their orientation sessions.
- All new to CDS 10th grade students will need to bring their charged laptop to orientation with them on Monday, August 15.
- Students do not need to wear their school uniform for orientation, but should be sure to follow non-uniform guidelines.
- Please Note: There will be NO bus service or after school supervision available during orientation. All students must be picked up at their assigned dismissal times during orientation.
- Reminder: Participation in orientation activities is mandatory. Absences will count towards school attendance records.
Monday, August 15:
- 8:30 am - 3:30 pm - New students only need to bring their lunch.
- Please meet in the Theatre
- 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.
- Monday will be a morning of reconnecting after the summer and welcoming new 10th grade Patriots to the Class of 2025. Arrive promptly at 8:30 am. All 10th graders should report to the theatre where they will meet with their advisors before heading out to Laser Ops (6283 W. Waters Ave) for a morning of extreme gaming fun. (Students will be dropped off and picked up at school.)
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The Laser Ops Online Waiver must be completed by Monday, August 15 to participate in mandatory Laser Ops activities. Laser Ops Online Waiver
- Attendance at orientation days is mandatory for all US students; absences will count toward attendance
Tuesday, August 16:
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Please meet at the Scaglione Family Pavilion
- On campus orientation programming for grades 10 and 11.
- Attendance at orientation days is mandatory for all US students; absences will count toward attendance.
Wednesday, August 17: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
- The first day of classes for Middle School and Upper School
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10th Grade Class Trip |
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College Counseling is working with two Florida universities to schedule on-campus visits for the Class of 2025. This hands-on experience will introduce 10th graders to two outstanding in-state universities as well as provide a blueprint for planning their own personal college visits. Watch for more information about this valuable opportunity. |
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.
All forms need to be submitted to school before the first day of 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.
11th Grade
Welcome Back, Class of 2024!
Welcome to the US Orientation
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All required school and medical forms need to be completed and uploaded to Magnus Health by Monday, August 8. Magnus Health will be open for uploading 2022-2023 forms on July 25, 2022.
- Students should bring a water bottle and snack to their orientation sessions.
- All new to CDS 11th grade students will need to bring their charged laptop to orientation with them on Monday, August 15.
- Students do not need to wear their school uniform for orientation, but should be sure to follow non-uniform guidelines.
- Please Note: There will be NO bus service or after school supervision available during orientation. All students must be picked up at their assigned dismissal times during orientation.
- Reminder: Participation in orientation activities is mandatory. Absences will count towards school attendance records.
Monday, August 15:
- 8:30 am - 3:30 pm - New students only need to bring their lunch.
- Please meet in the Theatre
- 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.
- In the afternoon, all NEW 11th graders will have lunch and cool down with a KONA Ice Welcome Social. During the afternoon they will meet with Mrs. Hsu, Assistant Head of the Upper School for Academics and IB-DP Coordinator, and participate in training with IT to set up their Schoology and Google accounts.
- Attendance at orientation days is mandatory for all US students; absences will count toward attendance
Tuesday, August 16: All New and Returning 11th Graders
- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Please meet in your advisory classrooms
- On campus orientation programming for grades 10 and 11.
- Attendance at orientation days is mandatory for all US students; absences will count toward attendance.
Wednesday, August 17: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
- The first day of classes for Middle School and Upper School
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11th Grade Class TripCircle F Dude Ranch | Lake Wales, FLMonday September 19 - Wednesday, September 21
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All 11th graders are strongly encouraged to participate in this trip. Members of the Class of 2024 will participate in three days of adventure, team building, and personal growth guided by the professionally trained instructors at Circle F Dude Ranch [corrected link] in Lake Wales, FL. The Circle F Dude Ranch Covid Form and Waiver must be downloaded, completed and returned to school by Monday August 8. Photos or scans of the completed Covid Form and Waiver can be emailed to Mrs. Jennifer Nolen, US Administrative Assistant at jnolen@cdspatriots.org. Registration and Payment is due by Monday, August 8, 2022. Questions? Please don't hesitate to reach out to upper school administration. FORMS 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. All forms need to be submitted to school before the first day of 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. Forgot your My BackPack User Name or Password? |
12th Grade
Welcome Back, Class of 2023!
We can't wait to welcome you back for your senior year!
College Application & Essay Workshop / Party
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Please remember to register for the session you plan to attend.
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* Mrs. Bikoundou's Cohort (together with at least one parent) needs to schedule a time to meet with her prior to the first day of school. Schedule Meeting with Mrs. Bikoundou
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Welcome to the US Orientation
Tuesday, August 16:
The Grand Prix Waiver must be downloaded, completed and returned to school by Monday August 8. A photo or scan of the completed Waiver can be emailed to Mrs. Jennifer Nolen, US Administrative Assistant at jnolen@cdspatriots.org. Wednesday, August 17 - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
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Watch for more information!
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. All forms need to be submitted to school before the first day of 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. Forgot your My BackPack User Name or Password? |
All New Upper School Students
Welcome, New Upper School StudentsMonday, August 15 is a special day just for you!We have a special afternoon planned to welcome our newest upper school students and their parents. This includes ALL 9th through 11th grade students who are new to CDS. Reminder: All required school and medical forms need to be completed and uploaded to Magnus Health by Monday, August 8. Magnus Health will open for uploading 2022-2023 forms on July 25, 2022. New Parent ProgramMonday, August 15 - 12:30 pm in the TheatreParents of all students who are new to the CDS upper school are invited to a special New Parent Orientation Meeting at 12:30 pm on Monday, August 15th in the Theatre. (A recording of Information presented at this program will be shared following the event.) |
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US Student OrientationsParticipation in orientation activities is mandatory. Absences will count towards school attendance records. Students who are new to CDS will need to bring their charged laptop to orientation with them on Monday, August 15. |
Summer Work & School Supply Info
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
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
- iPads are required for 4th graders
- School Supply List for Rising 5th Graders
- iPads are required for 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 Jim Poulin.
- If you have any questions regarding IXL or need an account set up, please contact Jim Poulin.
- 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 Jim Poulin.
- 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 Jim Poulin.
- 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 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 on August 9th from 10:00 - 11:00 am and on August 11th from 2:00 - 3:00 pm. 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.