The First Day of School for the 2023-2024 School Year is August 16th
New Parent Reception
August 8th - 6:30 pm
Bearss Avenue Campus - Student Union
Only new parents ECC - 11th grade and ambassadors. Invitations will be sent over the summer.
Elementary Sweet Treat Meet
August 9th - 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Bearss Avenue Campus
Only students new to the Bearss Avenue Campus. Invitations will be sent over the summer.
Kindergarten Playdate
August 10th - 2:30 - 3:30 pm
ECC
Meet Your Teacher
1st - 5th Grade: August 14th
Toddlers - Kindergarten: August 15th
Virtual Hopes & Dreams Conferences
August 15th - Sign up will be included in teacher welcome emails late July/early August
Orientation Dates
Middle and Upper School - August 14th & 15th (Mandatory)
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.
2023-2024 Orientation/Meet Your Teacher
ECC
Thursday, August 10
- 2:30 - 3:30 pm - Kindergarten Playdate at ECC
Tuesday, August 15: Meet the Teacher
- 9:00 - 9:30 am for families with last names A - M
- 10:00 - 10:30 am for families with last names N - Z
Wednesday, August 16: 1st Day of School
2023-2024 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 online. Log into your Veracross portal and click the Magnus Health button. If you are having difficulty accessing your account, please email Cayce French.
Elementary
Wednesday, August 9:
- Elementary Sweet Treat Meet
- 3:00 - 4:30 pm
- Bearss Avenue Campus
Monday, August 14:
- Meet the Teacher
- Last names A-M: 8:30 - 10:30 am
- Last Names N-Z: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday, August 15:
- Virtual Hopes and Dreams Conferences - Sign up will be included in teacher welcome email late July/early August
Wednesday, August 16: 1st Day of School
2023-2024 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 online. Log into your Veracross portal and click the Magnus Health button. If you are having difficulty accessing your account, please email Cayce French.
Middle
Welcome to the 2023-2024 CDS Middle School Year
New Parent Orientation
Tuesday, August 15
8:30 - 9:30 am
Theater
6th Grade
Monday, August 14:
- 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
- 8:30 - 11:15 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 & ice cream 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).
- 12:15 - 3:00 pm: 6th graders will participate in an Orientation Field Trip.
- Depart CDS at 12:30 pm to Advent Health Ice Skating in Wesley Chapel. Depart Advent Health at 2:30 pm to return to CDS
- Attendance at orientation days is mandatory for ALL 6th graders and all NEW TO CDS 7th & 8th students; absences will count toward attendance.
Tuesday, August 15:
- 8:30 - 9:30 am - New Parent Orientation in the Theater
- 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 day is mandatory for ALL MS students (new and returning); absences will count toward attendance.
Wednesday, August 16: 1st Day of School
2023-2024 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 online. Log into your Veracross portal and click the Magnus Health button. If you are having difficulty accessing your account, please email Cayce French.
7th Grade
Monday, August 14:
- 8:30 - 11:15 am
- On-campus orientation programming for ALL 7th graders who are NEW to CDS.
- Dress code: CDS Uniform
- Bring charged laptop
- Attendance at orientation days is mandatory for ALL 6th graders and all NEW TO CDS 7th & 8th students; absences will count toward attendance.
Tuesday, August 15:
- 8:30 - 9:30 am - New Parent Orientation in the Theater
- 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
- 7th and 8th grades will participate in an orientation field trip in the afternoon and on-campus orientation programming in the morning. Optional: Bring supplies for locker set up.
- Depart CDS at 12:30 pm to Advent Health Ice Skating in Wesley Chapel. Depart Advent Health at 2:30 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 day is mandatory for ALL MS students (new and returning); absences will count toward attendance.
Wednesday, August 16: 1st Day of School
2023-2024 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 online. Log into your Veracross portal and click the Magnus Health button. If you are having difficulty accessing your account, please email Cayce French.
8th Grade
Monday, August 14:
- 8:30 - 11:15 am
- On-campus orientation programming for ALL 8th graders who are NEW to CDS.
- Dress code: CDS Uniform
- Bring charged laptop
- Attendance at orientation days is mandatory for ALL 6th graders and all NEW TO CDS 7th & 8th students; absences will count toward attendance.
Tuesday, August 15:
- 8:30 - 9:30 am - New Parent Orientation in the Theater
- 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
- 7th and 8th grades will participate in an orientation field trip in the afternoon and on-campus orientation programming in the morning. Optional: Bring supplies for locker set up.
- Depart CDS at 12:30 pm to Advent Health Ice Skating in Wesley Chapel. Depart Advent Health at 2:30 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 day is mandatory for ALL MS students (new and returning); absences will count toward attendance.
Wednesday, August 16: 1st Day of School
2023-2024 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 online. Log into your Veracross portal and click the Magnus Health button. If you are having difficulty accessing your account, please email Cayce French.
Upper
9th Grade
Welcome to Upper School, Class of 2027!
Welcome to the US Orientation
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All required school and medical forms need to be completed and uploaded to Magnus Health via your Veracross Portal by Monday, August 7. Magnus Health will be open for uploading 2023-2024 forms on July 24, 2023.
- 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 14.
- 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 14:
- 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.
- Attendance at orientation days is mandatory for all US students; absences will count toward attendance
Tuesday, August 15:
- Hayes Family Gymnasium - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Please meet at the gymnasium and bring your lunch and drink.
- Attendance at orientation days is mandatory for all US students; absences will count toward attendance.
Wednesday, August 16: 1st Day of School
2023-2024 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 online. Log into your Veracross portal and click the Magnus Health button. If you are having difficulty accessing your account, please email Cayce French.
10th Grade
Welcome Back, 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 via your Veracross Portal by Monday, August 7. Magnus Health will be open for uploading 2023-2024 forms on July 24, 2023.
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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 14.
- 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 14:
- 8:30 am - 3:30 pm - New students only need to bring their lunch.
- Please meet in the Theater
- 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 US students; absences will count toward attendance
Tuesday, August 15:
- 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 16: 1st Day of School
2023-2024 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 online. Log into your Veracross portal and click the Magnus Health button. If you are having difficulty accessing your account, please email Cayce French.
11th 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 via your Veracross Portal by Monday, August 7. Magnus Health will be open for uploading 2023-2024 forms on July 24, 2023.
- 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 14.
- 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 14:
- 8:30 am - 3:30 pm - New students only need to bring their lunch.
- Please meet in the Theater
- 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 US students; absences will count toward attendance
Tuesday, August 15: 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 16: 1st Day of School
2023-2024 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 online. Log into your Veracross portal and click the Magnus Health button. If you are having difficulty accessing your account, please email Cayce French. |
12th Grade
Welcome Back, Class of 2024!
We can't wait to welcome you back for your senior year!
College Application Party
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
9:00 - 11:30 am - Session 1
Provided Lunch 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
12:30 - 3:00 pm - Session 2
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Provided Lunch 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
12:30 - 3:00 pm - Session 3
If you are available, signing up for one session is considered mandatory. Please bring your laptop to this student-only event. You are welcome to attend more than one session! Mrs. Hollingsworth will also be available to assist with CAS work and questions.
Mr. Guarino | Ms. Cohen | Mrs. Bikoundou |
Welcome to the US Orientation
Tuesday, August 15:
Wednesday, August 16: 1st Day of School 2023-2024 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 online. Log into your Veracross portal and click the Magnus Health button. If you are having difficulty accessing your account, please email Cayce French. |
All New Upper School Students
Welcome, New Upper School StudentsMonday, August 14 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 via your Veracross Portal by Monday, August 7. Magnus Health will be open for uploading 2023-2024 forms on July 24, 2023. New Parent ProgramMonday, August 14 - 12:30 pm in the theaterParents 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 14 in the theater. (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 14. |
SUMMER WORK
Please continue to check this page for updated summer work throughout the month of May.
Summer Work & School Supply Info
Technology Requirements
Technology @ CDS
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 Carrollwood Day School are provided to support the school's educational mission. The School’s goal for a 1:1 device program 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 promote knowledge creation and increase skills such as critical problem-solving, communication, and collaboration.
All Carrollwood Day School students, teachers, and administrators have access to the appropriate technology resources and infrastructure necessary to support learning, teaching, and leading.
The Carrollwood Day School Responsible Use Policy outlines the guidelines and behaviors that all students and staff are expected to follow when using computing devices on the school campus and network.
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: Lindsay Davis, ldavis@cdspatriots.org
- IB Primary Years Programme Coordinator: Lisa Vicencio, lvicencio@cdspatriots.org
- LS School Counselor: Malu Molano, mmolano@cdspatriots.org
- Learning Specialist: Danielle Earle, dearle@cdspatriots.org
- LS Athletic Director: Nayda Hawkins, nhawkins@cdspatriots.org
Summer Assignments
Please click on the links below to view the folders for the specific grade(s) your CDS student(s) will be in for the 2023-2024 school year. You will reading and math assignments and in some, suggested reading lists.
- Rising Kindergarten
- Rising 1st
- Rising 2nd
- Rising 3rd
- Rising 4th
- Rising 5th
- Optional activities for all grades
Summer Reading Assignments
REQUIRED Reading (Rising Grades 2 - 5)
All worksheets that go with each required reading book can be found in the Lower School Summer Work folder.
- Rising 2nd - Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborne
- Rising 3rd - Hurricane Heroes in Texas by Mary Pope Osborne
- Rising 4th - The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
- Rising 5th - City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
Summer Reading Challenges & Recommendations
- 1st grade 50 Book Challenge
- Book Recommendations for Kindergarten & 1st Grade
- Early Chapter Book Recommendations for 1st Grade
SUPPLY LISTS
Click here to order EPI school supply packs for each classroom. Use code CAR254
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
Please refer to Common Sense Media to determine if a title is a good fit for your family
- CDS Online Resources (Online resources will not be available until July 1, 2023.)
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: Stacey Frankel, sfrankel@cdspatriots.org
- MS Dean of Students: Colin DeHate, cdehate@cdspatriots.org
- IB Middle Years Programme Coordinator: Sabrina McCartney, smccartney@cdspatriots.org
- MS School Counselor: Sara Tullis, stullis@cdspatriots.org
- Learning Specialist: Aliya Killion, akillion@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)
- 7th Grade French 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 Summer Humanities Packet
- 8th Grade Spanish Enrichment (Optional)
- 8th Grade French 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:
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:
- Current Head of Upper School: Tim Walsh, twalsh@cdspatriots.org
- 2023-2024 Head of Upper School: Stephen Higgins, shiggins@cdspatriots.org
- Assistant US Head for Academics & DP Coordinator: Nancy Hsu, nhsu@cdspatriots.org
- IB Middle Years Programme Coordinator: Sabrina McCartney, smccartney@cdspatriots.org
- US Counselor: Pedro Miller, pmiller@cdspatriots.org
- Learning Specialist: Shelly Hollingsworth, shollingsworth@cdspatriots.org
- Learning Specialist: Jamie Kiner, jkiner@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, paperback edition
- AND Choose ONE book from the list below as a “Book of Choice”:
- AND Choose ONE short story from the list (the link will take you to the text):
- Rising 10th Graders:
- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
- AND A Raisin in the Sun, Lorraine Hansberry
- Rising 11th Graders:
- A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
- 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 TBD. 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.
- Rising 9th Grade Algebra I
- Rising 10th Grade Algebra II Extended/Advanced Extended
- Rising 10th Grade Algebra II Standard
- Rising 9th Grade Geometry Extended or Extended Advanced Geometry
- Rising 9th Grade Geometry Standard
- Pre-Calculus Honors (11th/12th)
- Statistics and Probability (11th/12th)
- Math 11 HL Analysis and Approaches
- Math 11 SL Analysis and Approaches
- Math 11 SL Application and Interpretations
- Math 12 SL Applications and Interpretations
- Math 12 SL Analysis and Approaches
- Math 12 HL Analysis and Approaches
Grade 10 Humanities Summer Assignment
- Rising 10th Grade Extended History
Instructions to Students: This is a pdf document. Students will need to "make a copy" when they click on the link, then share it with Ms. McCartney at: smccartney@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. - Rising 10th Grade US History Honors - No summer work is needed for this course
Science Summer Assignments
- Biology - Rising Seniors
- Sports Exercise and Health Science - Rising Seniors
- Physics
- Chemistry
- DP 11 HL/SL
- DP 12
Language B Summer Practice (Spanish & French)
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
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:
CHECKLIST
- Update Your Contact Information (All Families)
- Magnus Health (Update Mid July)
- CDS Uniforms and Dress Code
- Pik My Kid Info
- Forms as Needed (Athletics, Transportation, & After Care)
- 2023-2024 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 log into your Veracross portal to make changes in your contact information (email, mobile phone, or mailing address).
If you are not receiving school emails, please notify us at CDS.emails@carrollwooddayschool.org.
Magnus Health (Update Mid July)
Updates to Magnus Health forms will be made by logging into your Veracross portal .
Please contact Cayce French if you have difficulty accessing your student's account once you have logged in.
DO NOT UPLOAD UPDATED FORMS PRIOR TO JULY 11, 2023 THE DEADLINE FOR COMPLETING ALL UPDATES ON MAGNUS HEALTH IS MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2023 |
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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.
2023-2024 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:
- Log into your Veracross portal and click the Magnus Health link on the main page.
- 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 11, 2023.
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.
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.
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. Carpool Form
Transportation Agreements will be sent closer to the start of the 2023-2024 school year.
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.
2023-2024 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.
An updated CDS handbook for the 2023-2024 is being 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.
Please look for the updated student handbook at the beginning of the year. We look forward to a year filled with exciting educational opportunities and growth for each student at Carrollwood Day School.