POINTS OF PRIDE

National Honor Society Officers

Congratulations to the new 2019-2020 NHS Board!

  • President - Annie F. ('20)
  • Vice President - Sofia S. ('20)
  • Secretary - Neha P. ('20)
  • Treasurer - Elizabeth H. ('20)
  • Historian - Hailey K. ('20)
  • Parialmentarian - Emma A. ('20)
  • Service Officer - Kara C. ('20)

Beta Club Officers

Congratulations to the new 2019-20 Beta Club Board! Officers were inducted at the Beta Ceremony Night on May 1.

Beta Club Board

  • Co-Presidents - Katie M. ('21) & Meredith S. ('21)
  • Vice President - Katie F. ('21)
  • Secretary - Chloe W. ('21)
  • Treasurer - Emily F. ('20)
  • Historian - Sydney D. ('21)
  • Relay Co-Captains - Simran S. ('21) & Jackson C. ('22)

Relay for Life Results are In!

Relay for Life Awards

The results are officially in - and CDS Beta is the 3rd Place team for fundraising for the Northwest Hillsborough County Relay for Life! In addition to raising over $5,500, the CDS team was also recognized at the "Most Spirited" team. The event raised almost $90,000 and already has a goal to raise $100,000 next year!

Save the Date - March 27-28, 2020
to Go Wild for a Cure!

Special thanks to Simran S. ('21), our Team Captain, for all her hard work to make it happen - and to everyone who has supported the CDS Beta Club in their fundraising efforts.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

ACT & SAT Testing

The registration deadline for both the June SAT and June ACT is tomorrow, Friday, May 3rd. If you are planning to register for either of these tests, please do so by this Friday to avoid paying extra fees.

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER

Spotlight on Summer Camps

Speech and Debate: TWO SESSIONS!
Week 1: June 3 - 7  --and--  Week 6: July 15 - 19
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Rising 8th - 12th grade students

SPEECH AND DEBATE CAMP: Do you like to act/perform? Debate? Or both? Speech & Debate is for YOU! Speech and Debate camp is a fantastic opportunity for all current and incoming high school students interested in competing in Speech & Debate tournaments at their school.

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY: Speech events are individual or duo performances, and Debate events include Student Congress or one on one debate. Students will be able to try various events to learn where they would like to focus and begin to perfect their skill.

HONORS SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP: Students who participate in Speech & Debate in high school also have the chance to join the National Speech & Debate Honors Society (PI KAPPA DELTA) by competing at local, state, and national tournaments throughout the school year. 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SPACE IS LIMITED.

Please direct specific course questions to
Mr. Jannereth (Room H2017).

2019 VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball Meeting

Wednesday, May 15
5:15 pm  |  Hayes Family Gymnasium

Please join us for a quick informational session
about the CDS Volleyball Program.

Open to all interested student athletes grades 7 - 12.

We will discuss open gyms, required paperwork, summer workouts, try-out/preseason dates, & more!

Coach Spencer and Stephanie Hilland

Email Coach Hilland

FAB LAB FRIDAYS
Fab Lab Fridays
ONLY TWO FAB LAB FRIDAYS LEFT!
7:15 am - 7:45 am  |  Room H106
  • May 3  |  Lasercut Phone Holder
    Register Here

  • May 17  | Create Your Own Project
    We will set out all materials previously used and post available materials to Schoology. This will give students time to plan/research prior to our Fab Lab date.
    Register Here

BE PREPARED FOR FINAL EXAMS

As the end of the semester approaches, please mark your calendars with the dates for 9th, 10th and 11th grade final exams

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

Download Exam Information Packet

  • Grade 11: Exams will begin on Friday, May 17 Students in grade 11 will have two exams each day through Thursday, May 23. Only a morning exam will be scheduled on Friday, May 24. 
  • Grades 9 & 10:  Exams for students in grades 9 & 10 will begin on Monday, May 20. Students in grades 9 - 10 will have a single final exam scheduled for each day of the week, Monday, May 20 - Friday, May 24. 
  • Students must be outside their examination room at least 15 minutes before each session. Students will be dismissed at the conclusion of their exams 
    • Morning Exams:  8:30 am - 10:40 am
    • Afternoon Exams (11th grade only): 12:00 pm - 2:10 pm
  • Early bus service will be available for upper school bus riders on Tuesday, May 21 - Friday, May 24. The bus will depart promptly at 11:15 am on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  On Friday, the last day of school, the bus will depart at 12:15 pm. (We regret the buses are all being used for field trips on Monday, May 20 and we will not be able to provide an early bus on Monday.) 

    Exam Prep Calendars

    Mrs. Shelly Hollingsworth, US Learning Specialist, has prepared exam prep calendars for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students to help plan out their study time so they are well-prepared for all of their exams, while avoiding cramming, all-nighters and academic panic. No Panic - All Confidence!

    COMMUNITY AND SERVICE

    At CDS, we encourage our students to give back to the community. As an IB school, we embrace the mission statement of the IBO, which strives to develop “caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.”

    Read more about...
    Community and Service at CDS

    MYP Service as Action - Grades 9 & 10
    DP Creativity, Action, Service - Grades 11 & 12

    IMPORTANT REMINDER
    No lunches, homework, computers, or other packages can be dropped off at the Welcome Center for Upper School students. Be sure your child comes to school prepared with everything he or she will need for the day.

    EARLY DISMISSALS

    MONDAY - THURSDAY, MAY 20 - 23
    Exams - Early Dismissal, Grades 9 & 10, only
    Early Bus departs at 11:15 a.m.
    (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
    Supervised study hall is available until 6:00 pm
    FRIDAY, MAY 24
    Last Day of School
    AFTER CARE IS AVAILABLE, Both Campuses
    Supervised study hall is available until 6:00 pm
    THANK YOU, UPPER SCHOOL PARENTS!

    Parent Appreciation

    We greatly value the time and energy our parents dedicate to CDS. Thank you for entrusting us with your children, honoring us with your support, and partnering with us on this important journey.

    MESSAGE FROM SCHOOL NURSE

    Medications

    Medication

    If any students currently have medications in the nurse's office, parents will need to pick them up by June 6, 2019. After that, Carrollwood Day School policy directs staff to discard any medication left at the school. We cannot hold medication over summer or send medications home with students.

    The medication form completed by parents for the 2018-2019 school year will be void, a new one must be completed for 2019-2020. All medication and special health forms for next year can be found on Magnus Health.  The completed forms will need to be uploaded to Magnus Health; no student forms will be turned in to school.

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    2019-2020 Immunization Requirements

    Please be aware of the immunization requirements that are mandated by the Florida Department of Health for students entering or attending school in Florida. A Florida Certification of Immunization (DH 680 form) provided by your child's physician documenting the required vaccinations must be uploaded to Magnus Health before the first day of school. (A new DH 680 form is required only if your child receives additional vaccinations.)  

    Please contact Mrs. Silvers, CDS School Nurse, if you have any questions. (813.920.2288)

    SUMMER ACADEMIC COURSES

    Register for Summer Camps

    It’s time to TURN IT UP, again! Summer programs are just around the corner. And this summer, students entering grades 9-12 will be able to choose from two math bridge courses and five for-credit academic courses! 

    Why spend the summer in class? Students have the opportunity to excel as part of a small cohort focusing on one content area without other demands on their schedule. CDS summer classes help students advance in a subject area or fulfill a graduation requirement in order to free up space in their school-year schedule. 

    SUMMER ACADEMIC COURSE CATALOG

    Questions: Reach out to Summer & Auxiliary Programs Coordinator, Melissa Hill.

    Register for ECC Camps

    Summer Lunches

    We are pleased to once again partner with EVOS to provide healthy lunches made from natural, organic and fair trade ingredients. Lunches from EVOS will be available for pre-order for Monday - Thursday. Every Friday is Pizza Friday; pizza can be ordered when registering for camp sessions. Note: Parents are welcome to pack a lunch any day of the week.

    COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION

    Class of 2019

    Please remember these important events!

    • Senior Honoring Reception - Dinner & Tribute 
      Thursday, May 23 at 6:00 pm
      Tampa Hilton Downtown Hotel
    • Commencement Ceremony
      Friday, May 24 at 5:00 pm
      Hayes Family Gymnasium

    IB Exam Schedule
    This is the worldwide schedule, the first exam for CDS students will be on Monday morning, May 6, 2019.

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