Admission Events
The Admission Office at CCDS hosts a series of events for prospective students and parents to showcase the CCDS experience. Each event will introduce you further to all CCDS has to offer including our academic, athletic, arts, extracurricular, service, and character development programs. You will also have the opportunity to meet with faculty, administrators, coaches, parents, students, and alumni.
Below you will find a description of the admission events as well as the dates and times the programs will be held this year. Please note that you will need to R.S.V.P. for each event by contacting the Admission Office at (513) 979-0220 or admission@countryday.net. We look forward to having you on campus.
Open Houses
Open Houses are held during the fall and spring for prospective students and parents. During the Open Houses, you will have the opportunity to meet the Head of School, divisional representatives, teachers, administrators, and students. You will also have the opportunity to take a campus tour, observe a class, and have lunch in our Dining Terrace. Our Open Houses require an R.S.V.P. The programs are scheduled for:
| Date | Time | Place | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2008 | 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Broadwell House | Middle and Upper; Grades 6-12 |
| November 12, 2008 | 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Broadwell House | Lower and Elementary; Early Childhood-Grade 5 |
| February 18, 2009 | 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Broadwell House | All School; Early Childhood-Grade 12 |
Preview Day
Preview Day is held during the spring and is designed for students and parents who may be looking at CCDS for the next academic year or for future years. This program is similar to Open Houses but will give you a more personalized visit experience. Families will have the opportunity to meet with divisional representatives, visit classes, take a tour, and eat lunch in our Dining Terrace with current students, parents, and teachers. This program is scheduled for:
| Date | Time | Place | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2009 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Upper School Library | All School; Early Childhood-Grade 12 |
Accepted Student Breakfasts
Each spring the Head of School invites all accepted students and their families back to campus for an Accepted Student Breakfast. During this event, families will have the opportunity to hear from current students and parents about their Country Day experience and why they chose CCDS. Families will also have the opportunity to take another look at the campus including the classrooms, athletic facilities, and theater, as well as meet other prospective students in their grade/program. These programs are scheduled for:| Date | Time | Place | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2009 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Broadwell House | All School; Early Childhood-Grade 12 |
| April 16, 2009 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Broadwell House | All School; Early Childhood-Grade 12 |
Shadowing
A shadowing program is available for all prospective students in grades 6-12 who have applied to CCDS. The program is designed to give new applicants the opportunity to spend the day attending classes with a current student in his or her current grade level or the grade level in which he or she will be entering upon enrollment at CCDS. This is a great opportunity for students to meet others and to explore the academic, fine arts, cultural, athletic, extra-curricular, and technology programs at CCDS.
Those interested in a shadowing experience must arrange a date and time with the Admission Office three to five days in advance to ensure that there are no tests being taken on that day, to pair appropriately prospective students with one of our student ambassadors, to inform our faculty of the visit, to reserve a Tablet PC for the student, and to make lunch arrangements with our dining services. This advanced notice makes it possible for the prospective student applicant to have an informative as well as enjoyable visit.
Please contact Melonee Ridgeway at (513) 979-0236 or ridgewaym@countryday.net to arrange a shadowing experience.
Class Visitations
Class visitations are available for students in grades 3-5 who have been accepted to CCDS. We recommend half-day visits for these students that can be scheduled in the morning or afternoon; these visits typically include lunch. Students will have the opportunity to participate in all classroom activities that will include academics as well as specials such as art, foreign language, physical education, and music.
Those interested in a class visit must arrange a date and time with the Admission Office three to five days in advance to ensure that there are no tests being taken on that day, no field trips have been scheduled, and that faculty have time to prepare a desk for the student. This advanced notice makes it possible for the prospective student applicant to have an informative as well as enjoyable visit.
Please contact Jennie Spencer at (513) 979-0219 or spencerj@countryday.net to arrange a class visitation.
