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Country Day Difference

Savannah Country Day combines the best in traditional and progressive education to help each student reach his or her fullest potential. We are proud to be a family school with strong connections to the community and each other. We welcome students with open arms and open minds, always treasuring the energy, enthusiasm, and creativity of each child.

Campus:

  • 65-acre wooded, gated campus with dedicated security
  • State-of-the-art Upper School STEM building and collegiate-style facilities
  • LEED Silver certified Lower School with media center, aquarium, garden, and rain cistern
  • Nature-centric playground and outdoor learning for The Little School (ages six weeks to four years)
  • Extensive athletic facilities including gymnasiums, tennis courts, and stadiums
  • Campus store, vegetable gardens, chicken coop, bee apiary, and environmental learning spaces
  • Recognized as an inaugural Green Ribbon School and awarded the nation’s first Green Flag by the World Wildlife Federation

Individualized Attention & Support:

  • Small class sizes: 10:1 in Lower School, 7:1 in Middle School, 8:1 in Upper School
  • Learning Support Program with nine faculty members for individualized instruction
  • Counseling Department with licensed professionals in each division
  • Faculty advisors and team leaders for student guidance and progress monitoring

Dedicated Faculty & Staff:

  • Nationwide recruitment, with over 75% holding advanced degrees
  • Faculty serve as coaches, advisors, and leaders, with robust professional development opportunities

Technology:

  • Country Day is a cell phone-free campus during school hours
  • 1:1 educational device program: iPads and Macbooks in Lower School, Macbook Airs in Middle School, BYOD in Upper School
  • On-campus Help Desk and Apple Repair Center
  • Integrated Student Information and Learning Management Systems
  • Cisco emergency notification services

Athletics & Physical Well-Being:

  • 50+ athletic teams across various sports
  • Comprehensive facilities including gymnasiums, track, tennis courts, and weight room
  • High participation rates and daily physical education classes
  • Athletic trainers and school nurses for student health and well-being

Fine & Performing Arts:

  • Early introduction to music and art, with drama and strings in fourth grade
  • 15 dedicated arts faculty hosting galleries and concerts
  • Diverse offerings including visual and choral music, jazz band, theatre, and graphic arts
  • Master classes and workshops with SCAD professors and visiting artists

Special Interests:

  • Online classes through Global Online Academy for Upper School students
  • Diverse electives and Middle School Mini-Mester programs
  • Lower School after-school programs in various interests
  • Educational trips and extracurricular clubs and organizations

 

Character Education & Service:

  • Character education starts in Lower School, guided by an Honor Code in Middle and Upper School
  • Peer guides and ambassador programs for student mentorship
  • Over 20 major service opportunities, fostering a culture of empathy and community service

Cultural Competency & Inclusion:

  • Dedicated faculty team promoting inclusion and belonging
  • Monthly initiatives and critical thinking programs on cultural awareness and empathy
  • Student clubs hosting events and speakers to foster dialogue and awareness

College Counseling:

  • Full-service department with two experienced counselors starting in ninth grade
  • Comprehensive programming for students and parents, including workshops, test prep, and college visits
  • Access to college admissions representatives and co-hosted college fairs