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The Savannah Country Day School promises a transformative experience where students embrace a multitude of opportunities both in and out of the classroom. Our talented faculty combine the best in traditional and progressive education to help students reach their fullest potential while always treasuring each child's energy, enthusiasm, and creativity.

Learn more about why Niche.com ranked Savannah Country Day as the #1 Private School in Savannah. 

Cross-Divisional Relationships

One of the greatest benefits of attending a school that spans 14 grades is the abundant opportunities for cross-division interaction. Each year, this is showcased on the first day of school, as our seniors welcome and escort our young Hornets into Demere Gym for their first-ever assembly.

Immersive Exploration

Second grade’s “Living Museum” is a cherished annual cross-curricular project showcasing students’ public speaking, research, and writing skills. Students research a historical figure using resources from the media center, create a portrait in art class, and develop a timeline of the individual’s life and accomplishments. The best part? Going all out to dress the part and presenting a “living museum” to their teachers, parents, and peers to enjoy!

Organic Gardening

Third grade science students plant and chart their own vegetables in the 2,000-square-foot organic gardens. Using iPads as garden journals, they measure and record plant growth and rainfall. Harvested vegetables are used in classroom stirfry and donated to the school cafeteria and Second Harvest Food Bank.

Mini-Mester

A week-long exploratory experience for Middle School students, Mini-mester offers an opportunity to try new activities while interacting with peers from different grade levels. Some students ventured to destinations like Belize, while others engaged in experiential learning on campus and around Savannah. From sailing and fencing to culinary adventures, mahjong, bass fishing, and more, Mini-mester inspires our students to become lifelong learners.

Global Online Academy

Country Day offers additional courses through a partnership with Global Online Academy (GOA), a consortium of leading independent schools from around the world. Course offerings range from “Bioethics” and “Entrepreneurship in a Global Context” to “Architecture” and “Problem Solving with Engineering & Design.” These online courses are asynchronous and challenge students to work virtually alongside teachers and peers around the world.

Engineering in the MakerSpace

Hosted in the Makerspace, the Intro to Engineering elective offers a hands-on look into the world of problem-solving and engineering. After significant research, design, and implementation, students create mini bridges and test them to evaluate their strength and durability.

 

 

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Ally Park Named STAR Student for Chatham County

Congratulations to senior Ally Park on being named the STAR Student for Chatham County! STAR honors the student with the highest single sitting SAT score and the teacher who has been most instrumental in his or her academic development. Ally selected math teacher AJ Goldman as her STAR Teacher. 

Upper School Musical Mean Girls Opens This Week

After months of rehearsals, the Upper School is proud to present this year's musical, Mean Girls, High School Version! Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 3pm. Click HERE to secure your reserved seat.

Please note the Content Advisory: Mean Girls: High School Version includes mature material such as strong language, sexual references, rude gestures, and brief depictions of underage drinking, and addresses social themes such as bullying and body image. Comparable to the PG-13 film; recommended for grades 7 and up, with parental guidance suggested.

Faculty Gather for In-Service Day

Faculty In-Service Day brought our educators together on professional development topics, including innovation in the Makerspace, campus safety, and inclusive classrooms. Cross-divisional teams met for curriculum conversations and Little School trainings. Across the board, our community explored new approaches to teaching and learning.

Mock Trial Success

At the Mock Trial regional competition in Chatham County’s Eugene H. Gadsden Courthouse, our gold team placed second out of thirteen teams! They will advance to the district round, which will be held in the Gadsden Courthouse on Saturday, Feb. 28.

Members of the gold team are seniors Grace Eskandar, Rebecca Kimball, and Ella Phillips; juniors Aarya Patel, Ben Perkins, Ander Renelt, Finn Smith and Andrew Wilkes; sophomore Ellie Celaya; and freshman Camille Wilkes.

Individuals on both the green and gold teams won awards: On the green team, Carter Herman won two Outstanding Attorney awards and an Outstanding Performance award, Ellie Northup won an Outstanding Attorney Award, Theo McGuirk won an Outstanding Witness Award, and Josefina Chiozza won an Outstanding Performance Award. On the gold team, Rebecca Kimball won an Outstanding Attorney Award, Ben Perkins won two Outstanding Witness Awards and two outstanding performance awards, Ander Renelt won an Outstanding Witness Award, and Finn Smith won an outstanding performance award. Congratulations to all of our students and coaches!

Outward Bound Adventure

Our eighth graders traveled to the Florida Everglades’ Ten Thousand Islands for their annual Outward Bound expedition. This adventure gave students the opportunity to strengthen teamwork and independence as they navigated by canoe, set up camp, and practiced Leave No Trace principles. The immersive experience challenged students to collaborate, problem-solve, and grow in confidence while exploring the outdoors.