Built in 1956 as Asheville Country Day School, the Lower School
was the oldest facility on campus. Through the “It All Begins Here” campaign,
Carolina Day raised more than $5 million. The Lower School campus has been
transformed by creating dynamic, learning-centered classrooms; a new,
state-of-the-art library; a welcoming and secure facilities and reception area;
and enhanced gym and community gathering spaces.
Love Hall features interactive, learning-centered
classrooms that create spacious environments for individual and collaborative
student learning. The new classrooms, designed with teacher’s input, reflect
their vision and best practices for inquiry-based learning. The design
also features flexible space to connect classrooms, for grade-level learning
and presentation. There are new, prominent public galleries to highlight and
display student work, and access to the outdoors for hands-on learning
experiences.
Oreck Library is in the heart of the campus,
integrating knowledge and technology throughout the CDS learning experience.
New methods for research and access to information and books will transform
students’ preparation for the rapidly changing, knowledge-based workplace.
There are digital and print resources for research, learning, and
collaboration. Spaces are also available for individual, small group, and
division learning. Students can enjoy age-appropriate reading and studying
areas, plus new community space for meetings and events.
Alumni Gym, formerly known as the Lower School Gym,
has been upfitted with new windows, bleachers, climbing wall, air conditioning,
stage improvements, increased storage, flooring, and lights.
Every day at Carolina Day School, Lower School
students are engaged in meaningful work supported by outstanding teachers who
inspire, challenge, and invite them to grow. CDS students are empowered to
apply their knowledge and skills to collaborate, problem-solve, design, and
create. The new Lower School facilities appropriately accommodate the
innovative, inquiry-based teaching and learning occurring every day on campus.
Admission season for the 2017-18 school year is now
open. For more information about Carolina Day School, its Pre-K through 12
independent day school program, call 828-274-0757 or visit carolinaday.org.
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