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{{other uses|Country Day School}}
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{{Infobox school
{{Infobox school
| name = The Country Day School
| name = The Country Day School
| image =
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| image_size = 215px
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| caption =
| address = 13415 Dufferin Street
| address = 13415 Dufferin Street
| city = [[King City, Ontario|King City]]
| city = [[King City, Ontario|King City]]
| province = [[Ontario]]
| province = [[Ontario]]
| postcode = [[Postal codes in Canada|L7B 1K5]]
| postcode = [[Postal codes in Canada|L7B 1K5]]
| country = Canada
| country = Canada
| coordinates = {{coord|43.94474|N|79.50591|W|region:CA-ON|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|43.94474|N|79.50591|W|region:CA-ON|display=inline,title}}
| schooltype = Independent, non-profit
| schooltype = [[Independent school|Independent]], non-profit
| religious_affiliation = [[Canadian Association of Independent Schools]]
| accreditation = [[Canadian Accredited Independent Schools]]
| founded = 1972
| tuition = $33,700 + $1,000 capital building fund
| principal_label = Head of School
| founded = 1972
| principal = John Liggett
| principal_label = Head of School
| grades_label = [[Education in Canada#Levels in education|Grades]]
| principal = John Liggett
| grades_label = [[Education in Canada#Levels in education|Grades]]
| grades = JK-12
| grades = JK–12
| language = English
| language = English
| area = {{convert|100|acre|km2|adj=on}}
| area = {{convert|100|acre|km2|adj=on}}
| colours = Blue, gray, green & red
| colours = {{Color box|blue|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|gray|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|green|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|red|border=darkgray}}<br> Blue, gray, green and red
| team_name = CDS Cyclone
| team_name = CDS Cyclone
| homepage = {{URL|http://www.cds.on.ca}}
| homepage = {{URL|www.cds.on.ca}}
}}
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'''The Country Day School''' or '''CDS''' is an independent, non-profit university-preparatory school in [[King City, Ontario|King City]], [[Ontario]], Canada.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=eUmcAAAAMAAJ&q=%22Country+Day+School%22+cds+%22king+city&dq=%22Country+Day+School%22+cds+%22king+city |title=Private Independent Schools 2003|publisher=Bunting & Lyon |date=2003 |isbn=9780913094563|accessdate=January 20, 2011}}</ref>
'''The Country Day School''' ('''CDS''') is an [[Independent school|independent]], non-profit, [[College-preparatory school|preparatory]], co-educational [[day school]] in [[King City, Ontario|King City]], [[Ontario]], Canada.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=eUmcAAAAMAAJ&q=%22Country+Day+School%22+cds+%22king+city |title=Private Independent Schools 2003|publisher=Bunting & Lyon |date=2003 |isbn=9780913094563|accessdate=January 20, 2011}}</ref> It was founded in 1972.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/statesupport_baye_2007_000_8665274 |url-access=registration |page=[https://archive.org/details/statesupport_baye_2007_000_8665274/page/n559 542] |quote=country day school king city. |title=State support of religious education: Canada versus the United Nations |publisher=Martinus Nijhoff Publishers|date=2007 |isbn=9789004149809 |accessdate=January 20, 2011}}</ref>


It was founded in 1972.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/statesupport_baye_2007_000_8665274 |url-access=registration |page=[https://archive.org/details/statesupport_baye_2007_000_8665274/page/n559 542] |quote=country day school king city. |title=State support of religious education: Canada versus the United Nations |publisher=Martinus Nijhoff Publishers|date=2007 |accessdate=January 20, 2011}}</ref> It is a member of the [[Canadian Accredited Independent Schools]] (CAIS), the Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario (CIS), and the [[Canadian Educational Standards Institute]] (CESI). Its Head of School is John Liggett.
CDS is a member of [[Canadian Accredited Independent Schools]] (CAIS) and the Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario (CIS Ontario). Its Head of School is John Liggett.


==General==
==Overview==
Serving male and female students from junior kindergarten to grade 12, it has set a maximum class size of 24 students with an average of 17 students per. Each student is subject to an entrance assessment: an informal process for young children or the more formal [[Canadian Achievement Test]] for older students.<ref name="faq">{{cite web
Serving male and female students from junior kindergarten to grade 12, it has set a maximum class size of 24 students with an average of 17 students per. Each student is subject to an entrance assessment: an informal process for young children or the more formal [[Canadian Achievement Test]] for older students.<ref name="faq">{{cite web
|url=http://www.cds.on.ca/Frequently_Asked_Questions.asp
|url=http://www.cds.on.ca/Frequently_Asked_Questions.asp
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The school is divided into a Junior School (JK-6), Middle School (7–8), and Senior School (9–12). CDS competes in CIS Athletic Association (CISAA) sports each term, particularly soccer, rugby, track and field, hockey, basketball, softball, baseball, volleyball, and cross country.
The school is divided into a Junior School (JK-6), Middle School (7–8), and Senior School (9–12). CDS competes in CIS Athletic Association (CISAA) sports each term, particularly soccer, rugby, track and field, hockey, basketball, softball, baseball, volleyball, and cross country.


Being a private, independent school CDS charges a yearly fee of $27,100 for students in grades 1 to 12, and $23,350 for kindergarten students.
Being a private, independent school CDS charges a yearly fee $33,700 (in addition to $1,000 capital building fund) for students in grades JK-12.


==Campus==
==Campus==
The school is situated on over 100 acre lot and has three full-sized gymnasiums, an athletics track, two softball diamonds, five full-size fields, and three smaller fields. One full-size field is synthetic turf, and one of the small fields has synthetic turf and is covered with a dome for all-season access. The school also has a performing arts centre with a 350-seat theatre, practice rooms, and an atrium.
The school is situated on over 100 acres and has three full-sized gymnasiums, an athletics track, two softball diamonds, five full-size fields, and three smaller fields. One full-size field is synthetic turf, and one of the small fields has synthetic turf and is covered with a dome for all-season access. The school also has a performing arts centre with a 350-seat theatre, practice rooms, and an atrium.


In February 2016, it opened a {{convert|4700|m2|sqft}} two-storey building for the senior school and administration offices which was funded by $10 million raised through the "Making Connections" campaign.<ref name="newbuild">{{cite news|url=http://kingsentinel.com/?p=7371|title=Country Day School's new building|author=Jake|newspaper=King Weekly Sentinel|date=3 February 2016|accessdate=24 June 2016}}</ref> It contains nine classrooms, administration offices, a dining hall, and learning centres.<ref name="newbuild" />
In February 2016, it opened a {{convert|4700|m2|sqft}} two-storey building for the senior school and administration offices which was funded by $10 million raised through the "Making Connections" campaign.<ref name="newbuild">{{cite news|url=http://kingsentinel.com/?p=7371|title=Country Day School's new building|author=Jake|newspaper=King Weekly Sentinel|date=3 February 2016|accessdate=24 June 2016}}</ref> It contains nine classrooms, administration offices, a dining hall, and learning centres.<ref name="newbuild" />
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*[[Barclay Goodrow]], NHL hockey player
*[[Barclay Goodrow]], NHL hockey player
*[[JP Saxe]], Musician
*[[JP Saxe]], Musician
*[[McKinley Hunt]], Rugby Player


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.cds.on.ca/ The Country Day School]
* {{official|https://www.cds.on.ca/}}


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Latest revision as of 23:23, 23 December 2024

For other uses, see Country Day School.

The Country Day School
Address
Map
13415 Dufferin Street

King City
,
Ontario
,
L7B 1K5

Canada
Coordinates43°56′41″N 79°30′21″W / 43.94474°N 79.50591°W / 43.94474; -79.50591
Information
School typeIndependent, non-profit
Founded1972
Head of SchoolJohn Liggett
GradesJK–12
LanguageEnglish
Area100-acre (0.40 km2)
Colour(s)       
Blue, gray, green and red
Team nameCDS Cyclone
AccreditationCanadian Accredited Independent Schools
Tuition$33,700 + $1,000 capital building fund
Websitewww.cds.on.ca

The Country Day School (CDS) is an independent, non-profit, preparatory, co-educational day school in King City, Ontario, Canada.[1] It was founded in 1972.[2]

CDS is a member of Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) and the Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario (CIS Ontario). Its Head of School is John Liggett.

Overview

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Serving male and female students from junior kindergarten to grade 12, it has set a maximum class size of 24 students with an average of 17 students per. Each student is subject to an entrance assessment: an informal process for young children or the more formal Canadian Achievement Test for older students.[3]

The school is divided into a Junior School (JK-6), Middle School (7–8), and Senior School (9–12). CDS competes in CIS Athletic Association (CISAA) sports each term, particularly soccer, rugby, track and field, hockey, basketball, softball, baseball, volleyball, and cross country.

Being a private, independent school CDS charges a yearly fee $33,700 (in addition to $1,000 capital building fund) for students in grades JK-12.

Campus

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The school is situated on over 100 acres and has three full-sized gymnasiums, an athletics track, two softball diamonds, five full-size fields, and three smaller fields. One full-size field is synthetic turf, and one of the small fields has synthetic turf and is covered with a dome for all-season access. The school also has a performing arts centre with a 350-seat theatre, practice rooms, and an atrium.

In February 2016, it opened a 4,700 square metres (51,000 sq ft) two-storey building for the senior school and administration offices which was funded by $10 million raised through the "Making Connections" campaign.[4] It contains nine classrooms, administration offices, a dining hall, and learning centres.[4]

Notable alumni

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Mike Cammalleri

References

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  1. ^ Private Independent Schools 2003. Bunting & Lyon. 2003. ISBN 9780913094563. Retrieved January 20, 2011.
  2. ^ State support of religious education: Canada versus the United Nations. Martinus Nijhoff Publishers. 2007. p. 542. ISBN 9789004149809. Retrieved January 20, 2011. country day school king city.
  3. ^ "FAQ". The Country Day School. Archived from the original on July 5, 2007. Retrieved July 13, 2007.
  4. ^ a b Jake (February 3, 2016). "Country Day School's new building". King Weekly Sentinel. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
  5. ^ "Michael Cammalleri's Star Burning Bright; Richmond Hill's Michael Cammalleri made sports headlines last month when he was acquired by the Calgary Flames from the LA Kings". Archived from the original on February 21, 2011. Retrieved January 20, 2011.
  6. ^ "Habs star Mike Cammalleri plays hockey the 'Toronto way'". Toronto Star. May 14, 2010. Retrieved January 20, 2011.
  7. ^ Martin, Simon (October 31, 2013). "Photo display honours King's world-class talent". King Connection. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  8. ^ Scrivener, Leslie; Ormsby, Mary (January 2, 2010). "Secret Life of Girls: Adriana Leon". Toronto Star. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  9. ^ "CDS grad qualifies for the Olympics". King Weekly Sentinel. January 21, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  10. ^ a b "High performance program enables student athletes to balance dreams with academic success". February 4, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
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