Bebras Challenge
Earlier this month 29 9th and 10th grade Computer Science students entered an international computational thinking competition called Bebras, run by MIT in the US. On average CDS students scored 105.2 compared to a US average of 92.0. Eight CDS students earned a Distinction (scoring over 123). Congratulations to these students who earned Distinction: 9th graders: Samantha A., Matthew D., Ryan K., Tyler K., and Rylee T. and 10th graders Camilo Y. and Petra W. Special congratulations to Zoe W. ('22) who was awarded Best in School for being the top scorer at CDS.

Debate Team News

Speech and Debate competed in a tournament on November 17th in Sarasota. New contenders Alexa G. ('22) and Fiona W.-C. ('22) won 3rd place in Dramatic Duo Performance! Aksheta K. ('20) and Akash P. ('21) competed at the Glenbrooks National Tournament in Chicago with both breaking into the Quarter Final round!

The team's next local tournament is January 26th at Durant High School followed by the State Regionals on February 2 at King High School.

Congratulations to all our competitors! 

Thursday, December 13 - Thursday, December 20

The upper school administration has prepared a packet of information to help parents understand the exam process. The packet includes exam protocols, expectations, and study tips. 

• Grades 9 & 10: Exams will begin on Friday, December 14. The examination results will count as 15% of the students semester grade for IB MYP. Check packet for testing hours. 
• Grades 11 & 12: Exams will begin on Thursday, December 13. The examination results will count as 20% of the student’s semester grade for IB DP. Check packet for testing hours.

Download Exam Information Packet

Class of 2019
The semester examinations are designed to provide seniors with a formal examination environment they are likely to experience in their May IB exams next semester.  All senior semester exams will be given at Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road, Tampa, FL 33618. This will also be the site for the IB exams in May.

A number of students are overdrawn on their MySchoolBucks.com accounts. Please check your children's accounts (each child has an individual account) to be sure there is a positive balance in their accounts. Any student whose account is overdrawn will no longer be served the lunch of his/her choice. Students with negative balances will be served a Sunbutter and jelly sandwich for $3.50 which will be deducted from the student's account balance. We recommend that parents set up auto pay on their MySchoolBucks.com account to ensure their children get to have the lunch of their choice.

On December 11, students who provided their email address on their October 2018 PSAT/NMSQT answer sheet will receive an email reminder from College Board explaining where and how to view their scores.

College Counseling instructed 9th grade students to create individual accounts in English classes on November 26 and 27, 2018.  Students in 10th and 11th grades should have existing College Board accounts. Any students who do not already have an account can set up a free College Board account at any time.  Students should not create or have multiple accounts.

Need help?  Please contact College Board at 866-433-7728 OR email Mrs. Jackson in the CDS College Counseling Office.

TIME TO SCHEDULE INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS
11^th Grade Student/Parent Meetings

The College Counseling Department will conduct mandatory junior meetings between December 11 – 19, 2018 and January 9 - 25, 2019 only. The meeting will include one, if not both, parents and student.

These customized meetings will cover the individual student’s college selection and application process to include an assessment of current academic achievement, testing timeline, and creation of initial college application list.

Please email your assigned college counselor to schedule your appointment:

• Mrs. Bickoff   
• Mr. Guarino   
• Mr. Runge - Email Mrs. Jackson 

COLLEGE COUNSELING CLASS FOR JUNIORS
College counselors will meet with 11th grade students for 35-minute classes during advisory time on Tuesdays during 2nd semester in January and March - May.

Class topics and assignments will include creating college application lists, crafting resumes, completing college applications, writing college essays, and practicing interview techniques.

D.C., Philadelphia and New York College Tour
March 17 – 22 , 2019 (Spring Break)
Current 10th & 11th Grade Students

Would you like to visit colleges with your friends? Would you like to tour Northeastern colleges in Washington DC, Philadelphia, and New York City this spring? Here’s your chance to get a head start on your college visits! College Counseling is pleased to announce the first ever Carrollwood Day School college road trip.

We will be offering this very exciting opportunity for current 10th and 11th graders to travel on a college road trip to Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City during spring break, 2019.  Message from Mr. Runge ...

To Enroll Online: Go to www.efexploreamerica.com/2101381UN   

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions about the tour, what’s included, or how to enroll. Contact Associate Director of College Counseling Mr. Drew Guarino by email or phone at 813.920.2288 x459.

Announcing Senior Privileges

At CDS we are preparing students for college and one of the most important aspects of being successful in college is responsibility. This year, with parental permission, we are providing the opportunity for seniors to practice responsibility by allowing them to arrive late to school and leave early on certain specified dates. Beginning in the second semester, seniors will be able to earn the privilege to go off campus for lunch on Fridays.

Please click here to download more information about these privileges, student conditions for eligibility, and the parent permission form.

December Half-Day After School Schedule

AfterCare will be offered at the ECC and Bearss Avenue Campus on the half days in December. Reservations are requested.

• Friday, December 7:  MS/US Study Hall WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE.
• Thursday, December 20: This is the last day of school before winter break. MS/US Study Hall WILL BE AVAILABLE from noon until 4:00 pm. Students staying for Study Hall will need to bring lunch from home.

2019 Red Carpet Gala

VOLUNTEER MEETING

Tuesday, December 4, 2018
8:45 a.m.
Elementary Multi-Purpose Room

Friday, November 30, 2018

The boys basketball teams play their first home games of the season tomorrow night. Come out and support the teams and help them make an impact on the lives of children fighting cancer. The boys basketball teams will be accepting donations at the door to benefit Children's Cancer Center.

Please email team mom, Amy Kimball, if you are able to volunteer to help collect donations at either of the games.

• 5:30 pm - JV Boys Basketball vs. Berkeley Prep JV
• 7:00 pm - Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Berkeley Prep

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Help support these US 10th grade Entrepreneur Class Projects. Collection bins will be in International Square through December 7.

• P.A.T.H. - Patriots Against Tampa Hunger
  Our group has the goal providing food for homeless people in the Tampa area through the non-profit organization, Metropolitan Ministries. The top three foods that we are looking to receive are non-perishable canned food items such as canned vegetables, canned meats, and canned yams.
                                        -Ava G., Sadie C., and Amr R.
• Wheels on the Bus
  Through a entrepreneurship project, our group was created with the goal to reduce the amount of child hunger. We are working with the Community Food Panty to donate the food raised from our food drive, and give to a local elementary school that has been identified as a school with an underfed population. The donations would benefit Community Food Pantry's weekend backpack nutrition program. The top three food items that are most beneficial are breakfast cereals, Chef Boyardee canned pasta & rice meals, and canned fruit.
                            -Brendan P., Lauren D., and Holly K.