First Day of School
Lower School "Meet Your Teacher" visits and Middle School and Upper School Orientations will be rescheduled to begin on Wednesday, August 19.
Back-to-School
We hope everyone had a wonderful summer! The first day of school has been changed to Monday, August 24, 2020.
This page contains helpful information and important materials you will need prior to the beginning of the school year — all in one place.
2020-2021 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.
During the summer, families will receive emails directing them to this page on the website for updated back-to-school information and forms that will need to be completed before the beginning of school. All forms need to be submitted to school through the online Magnus Health portal. (See below for more information.) If you are having difficulty accessing your account, please email Cayce French.
- Update Your BackPack Account (All Families)
- Magnus Health
- CDS Dress Code
- Lower School
- Middle School
- Upper School
- Forms as Needed (Athletics, After Care & Transportation)
Update Your BackPack Account (All Families)
We need your help to be sure CDS has the most up to date, accurate and complete contact and emergency information for your family.
UPDATE FAMILY DATA ON YOUR “MY BACKPACK” ACCOUNT
If you do not know your User Name and Password, click on "I Forgot My User Name/Password" and the information will be emailed to you.
Please be sure to update or add the following information on your My BackPack profile:
- Indicate any changes to your family contacts including address, cell phone numbers, email addresses, etc.
- Additional Contacts
- Emergency Contacts: family/friends who should be called if school is unable to reach parents. (Be sure to check the box under "Additional Contacts" to designate each emergency contact person.)
- Drivers: persons authorized to pickup your child from school. We must have your permission in order to release your child(ren) to another adult. Please list the names of your carpool and any other adults who may pick your children up from school for any reason. (Indicate "Driver" in the "Relation" field for each contact.)
- Do Not Publish
- Through My BackPack, CDS parents are able to access contact information for other CDS families. Parents have the ability to control how much, if any, of their contact information is shared through this online directory. To block any of your personal/family data from being visible on this online directory, click the small DNP box next to each item. (Please refer to the CDS My BackPack Parent Guide for more information.)
For assistance, please email Cayce French.
Magnus Health
All student Magnus Health accounts are now active.
Please contact Cayce French if you have difficulty accessing your student's account.
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 new mobile app. Parents should 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
New for 2020-2021:
- This year CDS has added a “COVID-19 Questionnaire” as a new requirement. This brief form will need to be filled out electronically on Magnus Health for each student. This is a self-reporting form and does not require a physician’s signature.
- Each student must also have a "Temperature and Health Screening Consent Form" completed. This form will need to be filled out electronically on Magnus Health and does not require a physician's signature.
- Magnus Health no longer accepts forms via fax or email. All documents must be uploaded through the new mobile app.
2020-2021 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 Preparticipation Physical Examination form for athletes in grades 6 - 12. Your physician will provide the school entry physical form (FL DH 3040) and immunization form (FL DH 680). [Florida Immunization Requirements]
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 July 31, 2020.
CDS 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. Shipping and curbside pick-up are available for online orders. Click here to read about the safety measures Risse Brothers has in place.
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
| Please do not drop off clothing for the Annual Used Uniform Sale at this time. This event has not been scheduled yet. |
General Uniform Reminder
Remember that part of the purpose behind wearing uniforms is to create a conservative 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. A boy’s hair must not cover the eyebrows or touch the collar. Those who fashion hairstyles that are unruly will be required to have their hair cut to an appropriate length or tied back. Words and designs may not be cut into the hairstyle.
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.
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. Students may only wear up to two pairs of earrings. No other type of visible body piercing or tattoos are permitted.
Additional Information on Uniforms
- Skorts/jumpers/shorts are to be worn within 4” of the back of the knee.
- Shorts must not be too tight.
- Be sure that buttons on shorts, pants, and skorts are secure and that zippers work.
- Students may not wear their P.E. shirt under their uniform shirt. § 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.
- Pants and shorts may not be housed (pulled below the waist).
- High heels/platform shoes, sneakers with wheels (heelies), sandals, boots, and “crocs” are not appropriate school attire.
- Bottom garments are to be worn loose enough to tuck in shirts without wrinkling and to allow for easy body movement including comfortable sitting.
- Shirts worn under the uniform top must not be visible.
- Wearing of bandanas is not permitted.
- Only the oval “Patriot Pride” eagle logo is allowed on PE apparel and sweatshirts.
- Any apparel that is inappropriate or distracts from the intent of the uniform is not permitted.
Non-Uniform Dress Code
Students will be notified when there will be non-uniform days. Half-days are not automatic non-uniform days.
- Students may wear solid T-shirts or T-shirts with college or sports team logos. Students may not display slogans, drug related pictures or music promotions, advertisements, or offensive pictures.
- Cut-off shirts, midriff tops or tank tops are not appropriate school attire.
- Closed shoes must be worn.
- Shorts and skirts cannot be more than 4 inches above the back of the knee.
- Jeans, slacks, or long shorts are acceptable. Ripped or torn jeans are not acceptable.
- Army fatigues, camouflage clothing or steel-toed shoes are not appropriate school attire.
- Pants and shorts may not be housed (pulled below the waist).
- No extreme clothing may be worn.
- 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 asked to wait in the office until proper clothing can be brought to school. Please be sure that your child comes to school in his/her uniform so that he/she does not miss class time waiting in the office. All classes missed because of inappropriate clothing are unexcused. Consequences will be assigned as appropriate.
Lower School
SUMMER SUCCESS @ CDS
As we head into summer vacation, the elementary academic support team has prepared a resource packet with optional learning activities for your child to do over the summer. The full packet of flyers will be mailed to your home this 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. (The packet mailed to your home will include logins and passwords for online resources available to CDS students.) The Distance Learning Plan is also filled with incredible resources.
- Welcome to Summer Success @ CDS
- Book List (Kdg - Grade 2)
- Book List (Grades 3 - 5)
- STEM Apps
- Language and Literature - Learning about Genres
- Summer IXL
- Mindful Moments & Book Suggestions
- PebbleGo BINGO
- Summer Activities (1st Grade)
- Making Meaning through Reading (1st Grade)
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Students who ordered school supply packs will receive their packs at their teacher meetings in August. [The deadline to order school supply packs has passed.]
Students who purchase school supplies on their own should bring their supplies to their "Meet Your Teacher" meeting in August.
Florida's 2020 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will be Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9, 2020. No sales tax will be collected on purchases of clothing and shoes under $60 per item; backpacks, handbags and wallets, under $60 per item; school supplies priced $15 or less per item, and computers and accessories under $1,000.
MEET YOUR TEACHER VISITS
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Middle School
GRADE 6 SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS
- Instructions to set up Membean account (For returning CDS students)
- Language and Literature Summer Reading Assignments & Challenges
- 6th Grade Summer Math Work
- 6th Grade Math Packet (This is the packet for the link on the Summer Math Work instruction page)
- 6th Grade | TED-Ed Earth School (OPTIONAL)
- 6th Grade Spanish Enrichment (OPTIONAL)
GRADE 7 SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS
- Language and Literature Summer Reading Assignments & Challenges
- 7th Grade Summer Math Work
- 7th Grade Math Packet (This is the packet for the link on the Summer Math Work instruction page)
- 7th Grade | My Nature Journal (OPTIONAL)
- 7th Grade Spanish Enrichment (OPTIONAL)
- French BINGO (OPTIONAL)
GRADE 8 SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS
- Language and Literature Summer Reading Assignments & Challenges
- 8th Grade Humanities Summer Assignment
- 8th Grade Summer Math Work
- 8th Grade Math Packet (This is the packet for the link on the Summer Math Work instruction page)
- 8th Grade | ScienceNews.org & 30 Day Science Challenge (OPTIONAL)
- 8th Grade Spanish Enrichment (OPTIONAL)
- French BINGO (OPTIONAL)
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Middle school students are responsible for purchasing their own school supplies and bringing them to school during orientation in August. The teachers have created a consolidated supply list to make your shopping easier and an explanation of how supplies should be organized for each class. Here are the lists of supplies required for each grade next year:
Florida's 2020 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will be Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9, 2020. No sales tax will be collected on purchases of clothing and shoes under $60 per item; backpacks, handbags and wallets, under $60 per item; school supplies priced $15 or less per item, and computers and accessories under $1,000.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ORIENTATION
Students should bring a face mask or other face covering, their charged MacBook and school supplies, a water bottle, and snack to their orientation sessions.
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
9:00 am
Middle School New Family Zoom Q & A (Optional)
Dan Holtsclaw, Interim Head of the Middle School, and the middle school admin team look forward to welcoming parents and answering questions about the school year. Parents will also be introduced to a library of orientation videos.
Thursday, August 20, 2020
8:15 am - 12:00 pm
All 6th Grade Students & Newly Enrolled 7th and 8th Grade Students
This day is planned for all incoming CDS middle school (MS) students; this includes ALL 6th graders and all 7th and 8th graders new to CDS middle school. Students should bring their charged MacBook and school supplies, a water bottle*, and snack. Students will get to know each other and their teachers as they:
- are introduced to middle school policies and procedures
- receive their class schedules
- rotate through their classes
The morning will end with a socially distanced Kona Ice Welcome.
Friday, August 21, 2020
8:15 am – 12:00 pm
All MS Students
Students will report directly to their advisory by 8:15 am. Returning students will receive their schedules. Students will get to welcome the new students and meet their teachers as they rotate through their class schedule. Students should bring their charged MacBook and school supplies, a water bottle, and snack.
Monday, August 24, 2020
8:15 am - 3:00 pm
Students begin the first day of the new academic year. Students will turn in their summer assignments for math and reading. Bring a mask, your charged MacBooks, a snack, and lunch*.
Upper School
Summer Assignments
Grades 9 - 11 Language and Literature Summer Assignments
Students are required to read two books over the summer. One book will be assigned by their grade level and the second book will be a "choice" book. Students have the opportunity to indicate three books that they would like to read for their "choice" book from the list published by the Language and Literature Department. "Choice" books will be assigned on a first come, first served basis before the end of school. If a student's first choice is not available, they will be assigned their second or third choice. If students make no choice, the faculty will assign a book for them to read.
- 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. You will read two books: one that is assigned and one that you choose from a list.
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.
- 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 Statistics - Probability Honors Summer Review
- Math 11 SL & HL Analysis Summer Review
- Math 11 SL Application and Interpretations Summer Review
- Math 11 HL Summer Review OPTIONAL
- Math 12 SL Analysis Summer Review
- Math 12 HL Analysis Summer Review
- Math 12 SL Applications and Interpretations Summer Review
- Math 12 Statistics-Probability Honors Summer Review
Grades 11 & 12 DP Science Summer Assignments
- Biology 12 Summer Assignment
- Chemistry 11 Summer Assignment
- Computer Science 11 & 12 Summer Assignments
- Physics 11 Summer Assignment
- Physics 12 SL Summer Assignment
- Physics 12 HL Summer Assignment
- SEHS 12 Summer Assignment
Grades 9 - 12 Business Management / Computer Science / Entrepreneurship / Engineering Assignments
There are recommended activities for rising 9th and 10th grade students in computer science, engineering and entrepreneurship; recommended assignments in computer science and business management for rising 11th grade students and REQUIRED assignments for the new seniors.
- Design Technology Summer Assignments (Recommended for Grades 9 - 11; REQUIRED for Grade 12)
Grade 12 - Extended Essay & CAS Assignments
Grades 10 & 11 Community 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.
- Virtual Community Service Opportunities
- Mrs. Hollingsworth's Community Service Spreadsheet
- Grade 10 Managebac instructions
- Grade 11 Managebac instructions
Questions? Email Ms. McCartney or Mrs. Hollingsworth
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Upper school students are responsible for purchasing their own school supplies and bringing them to school during orientation in August.
Florida's 2020 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will be Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9, 2020. No sales tax will be collected on purchases of clothing and shoes under $60 per item; backpacks, handbags and wallets, under $60 per item; school supplies priced $15 or less per item, and computers and accessories under $1,000.
ORIENTATION
Students should bring a face mask or other face covering, their school supplies, a water bottle*, and snack to their orientation sessions. Grades 9 – 11 will need to bring their charged MacBook with them on Wednesday.
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
All 9th Grade Students & Newly Enrolled 10th - 12th Grade Students
This day is planned for all incoming CDS upper school (US) students; this includes ALL 9th graders and all 10th, 11th, and 12th graders new to CDS upper school. Students will get to know each other, their teachers, and US student leaders as they:
- are introduced to upper school policies and procedures
- learn about clubs, leadership opportunities, and athletics
- receive their class schedules
The morning will end with a socially distanced Kona Ice Welcome!
Thursday, August 20, 2020
9:00 am
Upper School New Family Zoom Q & A (Optional)
Sara Rubinstein, Head of the Upper School, and the upper school admin team look forward to
welcoming parents and answering questions about the school year. Parents are asked to review the library of orientation videos that will be available and come to the Zoom with their questions.
Friday, August 21, 2020
8:30 am – 3:45 pm
All US Students
Each class will be scheduled to be on campus at a separate time. Students will meet with their advisory groups for a special activity and challenge. Returning students will receive their schedules. College Counseling will meet with grades 9 - 11 in the theatre for a socially distanced kick-off to this important year. Student arrivals will be staggered according to advisory group; advisory assignments will be sent out prior to orientation.
- 9th Grade
8:30–10:00 am & 9:00–10:45 am - 10th Grade
11:00 am–12:30 pm & 11:30 am-1:15 pm - 11th Grade
- 1:30–3:15 pm & 2:15–3:45 pm
- 12th Grade
11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, August 24, 2020
8:30 am - 3:25 pm
Students begin the first day of the new academic year. Students will turn in their summer assignments for math and reading. Bring a mask, your charged MacBooks, a snack, and lunch*.
Forms as Needed (Athletics, After Care & Transportation)
Athletics
Students in grades 6 - 12 who will be participating in athletics 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 AND UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL FORMS NEED TO BE UPLOADED TO MAGNUS HEALTH. THIS INCLUDES DOCTOR PHYSICALS AND THE VIDEOS. NO STUDENT ATHLETE WILL BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE WITHOUT THESE FORMS TURNED INTO MAGNUS ***
All students who will be participating in conditioning and athletic practices during the summer must also turn in a 2020 Summer Consent, Authorization, and Release (CAR) Form, Temperature Check Consent Form, and COVID-19 Questionnaire. Please download and bring these completed forms with you when attending your first session on campus.
| 2020 CAR Form | Temperature Consent Form | COVID-19 Questionnaire |
After Care
The opening of Before School and After School Child Care will be delayed until at least after Labor Day.
CDS uses KidCheck® to provide an online check in/check out system for students that participate in the extended day program at both the Early Childhood Campus (ECC) and the Bearss Avenue campus (grades 1 - 5). KidCheck® improves the safety and tracking of our children and will also enhance our communication, security and our administration of our extended day programs. Each family that intends to utilize the before care (ECC only) or after care program (both campuses) must create an account prior to the first day of attendance. If your child is already registered in KidCheck, it is not necessary to create a new account; your account is still active.
Click here to download the simple instructions to create your KidCheck account today.
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. Compliant with State guidelines, CDS may not pick up students at their residence. 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.
Due to this unprecedented time with the potential spread of COVID-19, CDS has reviewed our policies and procedures and adapted them to ensure health and safety for all. The following protocols have been put in place to keep our school buses safe for our students and drivers:
- Parents must check student’s temperature prior to boarding the bus
- Children's temperatures will be checked at school before they can enter their classroom; if their temperature is 100.4 or higher parents will be contacted to come pick up their child.
- Students will be required to wear approved face coverings on the bus
- Sanitizer will be available on the bus (for students in 1st grade and older)
- Social distancing will be strictly followed on the bus with one child per bench; occupancy will be limited to 20 students
- Weather permitting, windows will be kept open
To sign up now:
- Visit the Transportation Page for complete information about transportation services offered
- 2020-2021 Transportation Agreement
- 2020-2021 ECC Transportation Agreement
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.