February 22, 2017 

It is the time of year when the juniors start working on their Group 4 Project. The Group 4 Project is an interdisciplinary collaborative activity where small teams of students work together on a scientific or technological topic. The purpose of this activity is to "become critically aware, as global citizens, of the ethical implications of using science and technology",  "develop and apply 21st century communication skills in the study of science," and "develop an understanding of the relationships between scientific disciplines and their influence on other areas of knowledge." This project is an integral part of the science courses' practical requirements, which count for 20% of the science IB grade.

This year the Group 4 Project will take place on Wednesday February 22, 2017. This is a friendly reminder to mark your calendars for this date and avoid planning any out of school engagements for your children during this day. This is not an activity we can make up for an absent student because it is carried out in a group setting.

Thank you very much for your cooperation and we appreciate your support. The students are eager and looking forward for this day.

Senior Notes

Thank you to the senior parents that attended the Senior Parent Meeting this morning.  Click here for the Updated Senior Notes.

 Senior Class Gift

It is a tradition for the senior class and their families to fund a project/item and donate it to the school as a tribute to their experiences at CDS. 

The Class of 2017 would like to commission an extra large flag with the CDS Patriot Eagle logo on it and a flagpole. The flag and pole will be dedicated from the Class of 2017 and will complement our wonderful new sports fields! To reach our goal, we will need to raise at least $3,500. Please donate now to this class gift and help to create a legacy for your graduating senior from the Class of 2017. Donations must be made by April 1, 2017.

IB Exams

All IB exams will be administered at Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road, Tampa, FL 33618.  Click here to download a copy of the 2017 IB Exam Calendar. 

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Parent Reception to Welcome

Sara Rubinstein
Next Head of CDS High School
and her husband, Adam Rifenberick 

Thursday, February 23
7:00 p.m.

Bearss Avenue Campus ~ International Square

The College Guidance office provides a weekly Scholarship Bulletin that will appear in this space. Information and/or applications for the scholarships listed will be available in the College Guidance office.

DOWNLOAD SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN #22

• Click here to view previous Bulletins. 

The College Guidance office has prepared a Pre-College Summer Programs bulletin that provides information on summer activities that may be of interest to our high school students.

DOWNLOAD SUMMER PROGRAM BULLETIN 2016-2017

During the second semester of their junior year, students need to prepare for continuing their education at a college or university. To help with this process, each junior and his/her parent will meet with Mr. Gonzalo Garcia, Director of College Guidance. This meeting will review the timeline from the search process, through the application process, concluding with the decision. It will also provide an opportunity to create a thoughtful, appropriate college search. The financial aid process will be reviewed as well.

Please contact Mr. Garcia directly to set up an appointment.