Carrollwood Day School - Middle School Admissions Packet

Admissions Process

Lower School – Early Childhood Campus: Ages 2 - Kindergarten v Schedule tour of the Bearss Avenue Campus by parent/guardian of student (required) v Complete online Application (carrollwooddayschool.org>admissions>application process) after receiving code: ______________ v Schedule assessment for all Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Applicants

Lower School – Elementary: Grades 1-5 v Schedule tour of the Bearss Avenue Campus by parent/guardian of student v Complete online Application (carrollwooddayschool.org>admissions>application process) v Submit students’ previous 2 years of report cards and standardized test scores (if available) v Submit one teacher recommendation form. http://bit.ly/CDS1-8StudentEvaluation (on CDS website, under the admissions tab) v Schedule assessment administered and coordinated by Admissions staff

Middle School: Grades 6-8 v Schedule tour of the Bearss Avenue Campus by parent/guardian of student v Complete online Application (carrollwooddayschool.org>admissions>application process) v Submit students’ previous 2 years of report cards and standardized test scores (if available). v Submit one teacher recommendation form. http://bit.ly/CDS1-8StudentEvaluation (on CDS website, under the admissions tab) v Schedule shadow date and student interview v Register to take a SSAT www.ssat.org. Be sure to designate CDS (code #2137)

Upper School: Grades 9-12 Schedule tour of the Bearss Avenue Campus by parent/guardian of student Complete online Application (carrollwooddayschool.org>admissions>application process) Student portion of Application must be completed by applicant: http://bit.ly/HSStudentApp Submit transcript request to current school to be sent directly to CDS. http://bit.ly/HStranscriptrelease v Submit two teacher recommendation forms. http://bit.ly/HSstudentevaluation v Schedule a shadow date and student interview v 9th grade only: Register to take a SSAT www.ssat.org. Be sure to designate CDS (code #2137) v v v v

*All applications require a $75 application fee to be paid via http://bit.ly/CDSAPPFEE Carrollwood Day School 1515 Bearss Ave. Tampa, FL 33613 813.920.2288 [p] 813.920.8237 [f]

CARROLLWOOD DAY SCHOOL CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

MIDDLE SCHOOL Grades Six through Eight Core academic subjects (block schedule): • Language and Literature (reading, writing, grammar, comprehension, speaking) • Mathematics o 6th Grade – Integrated Math, Integrated Math Honors § Number Theory, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Statistics o 7th Grade – Integrated Math, Integrated Math Honors § Number Theory, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Statistics o 8th Grade – Integrated Algebra, Integrated Algebra Honors § Number Theory, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, Trigonometry for Honors • Humanities o 6th Grade – World Cultures (Early Human Civilizations) o 7th Grade – Human Geography & Systems § Government systems for economics; physical and political geography; history o 8th Grade – American History § Foundations, revolutions, conflicts, economic and social change • Science o 6th Grade – Earth Science § Sustainability of resources, space exploration, climate change th o 7 Grade – Life Science § Study of organisms and their environment th o 8 Grade – Physical Science Honors § Chemistry and physics with an emphasis on lab investigations • Language Acquisition – Spanish or French (Years 1-3) • Physical Education o Strength, flexibility, coordination, endurance, balance, agility, range of motion, power • Design Tech o 6th Grade – Circuitry, entrepreneurship, video game design, rocketry o 7th Grade – Human engineering and transportation, technology, coding o 8th Grade – Robotics, coding, web design • Arts o Music – Introduction/expansion in knowledge of music. Students explore the history and master perfecting skills and an instrument of their choice o Visual Arts – Students express themselves through a variety of mediums and cultures while creating pieces from several time periods o Theater – Students learn how to explore, create and connect with the audience while performing on stage

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Technology @ Carrollwood Day School

Carrollwood Day School recognizes that access to technology in school gives students greater opportunities to learn, engage, communicate, and develop skills that will prepare them for college, work, life, and citizenship. We are committed to helping students develop 21st-century technology and communication skills.

Technology resources at CDS are provided for the purpose of supporting the educational mission of the School. The School’s goal in providing computing devices is to promote educational excellence: by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, research, creativity, communication, increased productivity, and mobile learning.

Technology is viewed as a tool to help facilitate knowledge creation and increase skills such as critical problem solving, communication and collaboration.

For Technology Information including 1:1 Device Requirements please visit: www.carrollwooddayschool.org/technology

MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS Soccer (Boys & Girls)

Baseball

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

Basketball (Boys & Girls)

Softball

Math Counts

Art Club

Model UN

Cross Country (Boys & Girls)

Book & Game Club

MS Campaigners

Football

Bucket Drumming

Open Gym

Golf (Boys & Girls)

Choir Club

Puzzles Club

Lacrosse

Ecology Club

Robotics

Film Aficionado

STEM Fair

Forensics

Ted Ed

Japanese Club

Yearbook

Jr. Thespian Troupe

Swimming (Boys & Girls)

Cheerleading

Acteens

Tennis (Boys & Girls) Track & Field (Boys & Girls) Volleyball Wrestling

ACADEMIC SUPPORT & ENRICHMENT French General Academic Support

HONOR SOCIETIES National Jr. Beta Patriot Society Les Jeunes Amis du Français (French Honor Society)

Sociedad Hispánica de Amistad (Spanish Honor Society)

Humanities Language & Literature Math Math Skills for Science Mindfulness Group Non-fiction text Organizational Skills Science

GOVERNING BOARDS Student Council

Spanish Tech Tips

COMPREHENSIVE TUITION AND FEES 2020-2021 Tuition

Mandatory Fees

Additional Fees

$1,000 Deposit

For returning and all ECC students, the non-refundable $1,000 deposit is applied to tuition. For new students in grades 1 through 12, the nonrefundable $1,000 deposit is applied to a one time matriculation fee.

Student Services Fee

Toddler Only 2 Day Half-Day $6,420 2 Day Full-Day $7,320 Toddler, PK3, PK4 3 Day Half-Day (Toddler & PK3) $9,080 3 Day Full-Day $10,750 5 Day Half-Day (Toddler & PK3) $12,090 5 Day Full-Day $14,200 Kindergarten $15,160 Elementary $18,550 Middle School $20,630 Upper School $23,760 •

The Student Services Fee covers a portion of the following: tuition insurance, yearbook, day field trips, activities, technology infrastructure, and IB. Lower School - Kindergarten Lower School - Grades 1 - 5 Middle School - Grades 6 - 8 Upper School - Grades 9 - 11 Upper School - Grade 12 Includes Graduation Fees

$450 $525 $625 $825 $1,200

$250 Security Fee

All students are assessed a $250 security fee annually.

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Tuition for kindergarten through Upper School does not cover cost of uniforms or daily student supplies such as pencils, notebooks, and folders.

Every 4th through 12th grade student will be required to have a personally owned device with certain specifications.

Tuition Discounts • •

$250 Discount for payment in full by April 1, 2020.

There is a sibling discount for families with 4 or more children attending CDS.

ECC Before School Care $5 per student per hour (billed monthly) Lower School After School Care $5 per student per hour (billed monthly) After School Enrichment Camps $95 - $200 per camp Athletic Participation Fee (Grades 5 - 12) $175 - $600 per sport MS & US Overnight Class Trips $400 - $1,600 Summer Camps $150 - $300 per camp Transportation (school bus) Fee $20 per trip - $2,500 round trip full year, (billed monthly) Annual Giving Average Gift = $1,600 FACTS Tuition Management

Tuition Payment Plans As a convenience, parents can pay tuition in installments through two payment plans: Semi Annual or Monthly (9 months - June - February) for an additional fee. The administrative charge for installment payment plans are due in July. This charge covers the cost of extending the payment plan, and includes, but is not limited to fees charged by third party processors and a portion of the Tuition Refund Plan.

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Fee for Semi Annual Plan: $250 Fee for Monthly Plan: $550 See reverse for Total Tuition Costs with Payment Plans

Carrollwood Day School uses FACTS Tuition Management for billing and payments of tuition and fees (with the exception of lunch, camps, and overnight trips). Parents are required to set up and maintain a FACTS account for all payments. CDS cannot accept payments in cash; payments must be made by EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) from a checking or savings account, or by credit card (subject to a 2.85% convenience fee) directly to FACTS; personal check, cashier’s check, bank check, and money order can also be accepted.

TOTAL TUITION - PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS 2020-2021 As a convenience, parents can pay tuition in installments through two payment plans: Semi Annual or Monthly (9 months - June through February) for an additional fee. The administrative charge for installment payment plans are due in July.

Carrollwood Day School uses FACTS Tuition Management for billing and payments of tuition and fees (with the exception of lunch, camps, and overnight trips). Parents are required to set up and maintain a FACTS account for all payments. CDS cannot accept payments in cash; payments must be made

by EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) from a checking or savings account, or by credit card (subject to a 2.85% convenience fee) directly to FACTS; personal check, cashier’s check, bank check, and money order can also be accepted.

Payment Plans Lower School - Toddler Only ** 2 Day Half-Day (Th & F) 2 Day Full-Day (Th & F) Lower School - Toddler, PK3, PK4 ** 3 Day Half-Day (M, T, & W) (Toddlers and PK3, only)

3 Day Full-Day (M, T, & W) 5 Day Half-Day

(Toddlers and PK3, only)

5 Day Full-Day Lower School - Kindergarten ** Lower School - Grades 1 - 5 Middle School - Grades 6 - 8 Upper School - Grades 9 - 12

Full Pay

Semi Annual *

Monthly (9 months) *

$6,420 $7,320

$6,670 $7,570

$6,970 $7,870

$9,080

$9,330

$9,630

$10,750 $12,090

$11,000 $12,340

$11,300 $12,640

$14,200 $15,160 $18,550 $20,630 $23,760

$14,450 $15,410 $18,800 $20,880 $24,010

$14,750 $15,710 $19,100 $21,180 $24,310

* Annual Tuition amounts include payment plan fee • Fee for Semi Annual Plan: $250 • Fee for Monthly Plan: $550 ** ECC Age Requirements Students must be the following ages by September 1 of the school year for which they are applying: • Age 2 for Toddlers • Age 3 for PK3 • Age 4 for PK4 • Age 5 for Kindergarten