Summer 2020

We hope everyone has a wonderful summer!

This Summer 2020 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.

This page will be updated throughout the summer.

During the summer, families will receive emails directing them to this page on the website for updated back-to-school information and forms that will need to be completed before the beginning of school. All forms need to be submitted to school through the online Magnus Health portal. (See below for more information.)

NEW FAMILIES: You will be notified when your students' Magnus Health account is activated.
If you are having difficulty accessing your account, please email Cayce French.

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Do Not Publish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

NEW STUDENTS: You will be notified when your Magnus Health account is activated.
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 Exposure Form” 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.
Magnus Health no longer accepts forms via fax or email. All documents must be uploaded through the new mobile app.

returning students | 2020-2021 Required Forms and Instructions

All forms and information must be completed/uploaded to Magnus Health by July 31, 2020.

Elementary

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.

Middle School

Grade 6 Summer Assignments

Grade 7 Summer Assignments

Language and Literature Summer Reading Assignments & Challenges
7th Grade Summer Math Work
7th Grade | My Nature Journal (OPTIONAL)
French BINGO (OPTIONAL)

Grade 8 Summer Assignments

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.

Grades 11 & 12 DP Science Summer Assignments

Grades 9 - 12 Design Technology Summer 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

Grade 12 - Extended Essay Assignment

Class of 2021 Extended Essay Summer Assignment

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