Dining Services
Students and teachers eat together at round tables, where everyone relishes the opportunity to enjoy each other in a less formal setting. ... Learn More
Application Procedure
There is something special about spending so many years with the same, small group of people.
—From 2018 commencement speech, Emmy Keogh, 8th grade
Inquire Online
We would like to get to know you better. Please fill out this Inquiry Form to introduce yourself.
Kindergarten
1. Visit our Downtown Campus
Step foot on campus, and you will see students who are happy and engaged in their learning under the guidance of a warm and attentive faculty. Come see us in action!
Join us for an Open House or call/email the Admission Office at 843.266.9799 or admission@charlestonday.org to schedule an individual campus visit.
Open House: The CDS Experience
September 27, 2019
October 9, 2019
November 5, 2019
2. Submit Application
2019-20 Online Admission Application
3. Schedule Assessment
Please call or email the Admission Office at 843.266.9799 or admission@charlestonday.org to schedule an assessment.
First Grade
1. Visit our Downtown Campus
Step foot on campus, and you will see students who are happy and engaged in their learning under the guidance of a warm and attentive faculty. Come see us in action!
Join us for an Open House or call/email the Admission Office at 843.266.9799 or admission@charlestonday.org to schedule an individual campus visit.
Open House: The CDS Experience
September 27, 2019
October 9, 2019
November 5, 2019
2. Submit Application
2019-20 Online Admission Application
3. Schedule Assessment
Please call or email the Admission Office at 843.266.9799 or admission@charlestonday.org to schedule an assessment.
4. Join us for Passport Day
Prospective first grade students are invited for an informal visit to travel through the school to meet teachers and enjoy classroom activities.
Register for Passport Day – Date to be announced
Grades 2nd - 8th
1. Visit our Downtown Campus
Step foot on campus, and you will see students who are happy and engaged in their learning under the guidance of a warm and attentive faculty. Come see us in action!
Join us for an Open House or call/email the Admission Office at 843.266.9799 or admission@charlestonday.org to schedule an individual campus visit.
Open House: The CDS Experience
September 27, 2019
October 9, 2019
November 5, 2019
2. Submit Application
2019-20 Online Admission Application
3. Request Teacher Recommendations and Transcript
Charleston Day School provides these forms as part of our secure online checklist. Parents are asked to submit a release of records form to the prospective student’s current school. Recommendations are to be completed by the prospective student’s current teachers. Recommendation requests are issued to teachers directly from the online checklist.
4. Schedule Assessment
Please call or email the Admission Office at 843.266.9799 or admission@charlestonday.org to schedule an assessment.
How Decisions are Made
The Admission Committee carefully evaluates each candidate on the basis of admissions tests, teacher recommendations, and previous academic records. We strive to maintain an even balance of boys and girls in each class.
Decision and Notification
Admission decisions will be communicated to Kindergarten families on January 31, 2020, and enrollment contracts are due February 8.
Admission decisions for families of grades 1-8 will be emailed on March 6, 2020 and enrollment contracts are due March 13.
Applications received and completed after the deadline will be considered on a rolling basis and will be notified typically within 2-3 weeks of completing the application process.
Affording Charleston Day
Charleston Day School maintains a nondiscriminatory admission policy and admits students of any race, religion, color and national or ethnic origin.
Life at Charleston Day
Why a K-8 School?
Ending in 8th grade has its advantages. ... Learn More
Public Speaking
From their first year at Charleston Day, students gain experience speaking publicly. ... Learn More
After School Programs
Students have the opportunity to explore their interests through a wide variety of classes offered in the afternoons. Classes include German, cooking, knitting, yoga, infused glass, clay, and comic book writing, to name a few ... Show Me More