Mission-driven and guided by exceptional leaders, we're committed to developing fully the potential of every student.

Forward Thinking

For more than 75 years, Country Day has continued to build on our long legacy of firsts among the Charlotte region's independent schools, introducing groundbreaking programs and progressive ideas.

We respect each individual, embrace diversity, and value the relationships uniting us as a school and connecting us with our local and global communities.

A world of opportunity is waiting for your child, and we look forward to sharing each step along the way with you.

Schedule a Visit

We are eager to welcome you to campus and tell you more about how we prepare students for success in life and hear more about your child. To schedule a visit, contact the Admissions Office at (704) 943-4530.

Application Deadline

The application deadline for the 2019-20 school year is January 15, 2019. Apply today!

Our students explore possibilities, gain skills and knowledge, and tackle intellectual challenges, as we prepare them to take their place in the world.

International Baccalaureate

We are the only independent school in the state to offer students this rigorous, internationally recognized course of study. Our small class sizes are essential to successfully developing the intellectual, personal, emotional, and social skills that the IB Program offers.

College Counseling

Through our highly individualized College Counseling program, involving both students and their families, Country Day Upper School students find the college or university that best matches their goals and interests—a place where they will thrive, excel, and contribute.

Our goal is to shape confident, healthy, well-rounded adults who are comfortable and successful in diverse settings and ready to make significant contributions to society.

Cultural Diversity

We believe a culturally, ethnically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse community is essential to providing a rich learning environment for all children.

Technology

We believe the creative, innovative, and intelligent use of technology is critically important. By blending the best elements of traditional teaching and strong student/teacher relationships with the inventive nature of digital learning, our students will be ready for the future.

Through visual art, vocal and instrumental music, drama, and dance, our fine arts program celebrates personal expression and connects our students to history, diverse cultures, and their own imaginations.

Artists in Residence

Our Artists in Residence program provides unique student experiences fueled by art and culture. In addition to bringing outside artists to campus to work directly with our students on special projects, Middle and Upper School students are offered opportunities to explore their talents and creative expression abroad.

Hance Family Gallery

The Hance Family Gallery exhibits artwork from our students, faculty, alumni, and visiting artists. Every year, we host an exhibit open to the public featuring works from special artists.

A vibrant culture of philanthropy has sustained our ability to offer excellence in education for more than 75 years.

Our Top Giving Priority

The Country Day Fund is our top giving priority because it directly supports Country Day's greatest assets—our students and our teachers.

2017-18 Giving Report

We invite you to review the financial, admissions and giving reports, and donor rolls for the 2017-18 school year, along with stories dedicated to examining some of the ways we instill ethical leadership in our students and through leadership by example.

Country Day Loyal Society

The acorn—central to our seal for decades—represents potential, hope, and possibility. Nurtured over time, the acorn transforms into a strong and mature oak tree.

This symbolism represents an opportunity to make a profound connection and to join something that is greater than yourself, which is why the acorn represents the Country Day Loyal Society.

Types of Gifts

Country Day Fund—our top annual giving priority
Endowment Gifts—provide a sustainable long-term source of income for the school
Capital Gifts—enhance student programs through investment in facilities and equipment
Planned Giving—includes long-term estate planning

Giving Societies

Our four giving societies celebrate donors who have made special commitments to the school through their gift and honors the exceptional culture of philanthropy shaped by so many generations over time.

	Selwyn Society recognizes generous supporters who give $1,500 or more to the Country Day Fund during a fiscal year.
	1941 Society honors lifetime giving to our school.
	Loyal Society recognizes those who have given consecutively for at least five years.
	Oak Society honors those who have made Country Day a part of their estate plans.

“The generosity of our school community help provide our students with an exceptional educational experience and opportunities that go far beyond the classroom, ensuring Country Day graduates are ready to thrive in college and beyond.”