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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.
Academics
The Savannah Country Day School seeks to prepare students of academic and personal promise to meet with confidence, imagination, and integrity the challenges of college and of life. In partnership with supportive families, we strive to cultivate in each student the desire and the discipline to grow in wisdom, to lead lives of personal honor, to appreciate beauty, to pursue physical well-being, and to serve others with a generous, compassionate spirit.
Arts
At Savannah Country Day, the Fine Arts program exposes students to visual art, general music, choral music, jazz band, theater, drama, photography, orchestra, and technology-based visual arts. Our talented Fine Arts instructors work to develop the student’s ability to access, interpret, and evaluate imagery, movement, and sound; develop visual/spatial/hearing intelligence; and to build a life-long appreciation and understanding of the arts.
Athletics
With over 50 teams in 15 sports, the athletic offerings for students at Country Day are endless. A supportive school community and decorated coaches help to provide an environment of excellence, both on and off the field.
Global Online Academy
Global Online Academy (GOA) offers SCDS students the opportunity to learn alongside peers from around the world. GOA courses further enrich the Country Day experience by allowing students explore their passions with classes that are outside of the traditional course catalogue.
The 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.
IMAGES Magazine
Browse the recent issue of IMAGES, the magazine for parents, alumni and friends of The Savannah Country Day School.
What Our Recent Grads Say
WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW
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Another successful Mini-mester is in the books! While some students had the opportunity to travel to places like Belize, Boston, and along the Silver Comet Trail (by bike!), other students immersed themselves in experiential learning in and around campus and Savannah! From sailing to fencing, culinary adventures, mahjong, bass fishing, and everything in between, Mini-mester is a unique opportunity for our Middle School students to explore something new and fun while interacting with students from other grade levels. Mini-mester encourages our students to be lifelong learners and believe that self-initiated learning can be powerfully persuasive and lasting.
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Congratulations to junior Andrew Semones on his selection as a finalist for this year's Governor's Honors
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On April 10, Country Day inducted 16 students into the Cum Laude Society. Country Day's membership in the Cum Laude Society highlights the School's dedication to academic rigor and celebrates the scholarship and intellectual engagement of our student body. Modeled on the collegiate honor society of Phi Beta Kappa, the Cum Laude Society was founded in 1906 to recognize academic excellence in the country's most prestigious high schools. Country Day is honored to be one of the 11 chapters in the state of Georgia and the only chapter in Savannah. Congratulations to the following new inductees: Class of 2025: Ayo Ajayi, Jade Flood, Ella Haas, Ana Miller, Elizabeth Perry, Isabella Picone, Daisy Salyer, and Mary Mobley Varnedoe. Class of 2024:John Avino, Devin Beauchamp, Mary Anne Bennett, Henry Berg, Sam Bueno, Harris Glidewell, Ava Grace Harris, and Sawyer Tarr.
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Today's eclipse provided students with an opportunity to learn more about astronomy while getting creative with safe viewing techniques! Eighth graders gave demonstrations to Lower School students so they could safely and effectively view the eclipse, while students in Ms. Ward's art class created pinhole eclipse viewers as another fun and unique way to participate in the historic event!
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Congratulations to Emiline Baxter on winning the STAR Region 8 Student/Teacher competition and advancing to the State Competition in late April. In addition to SAT scores, the State Competition will consist of five judges reviewing comprehensive biographical information and considerations such as extracurricular activities, personal philosophy, and leadership. Each STAR student selects a teacher who has significantly influenced his/her success, and Emiline selected Upper School math teacher A.J. Goldman as her STAR Teacher.
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From Stillwood Drive to Via dei Fori Imperiali, 15 Country Day students embarked on an incredible educational journey to Rome over Spring Break! Guided by Latin instructor Dr. Kevin Gavin and Courtney Aliotta, students explored the Eternal City and marveled at renowned landmarks such as the Colosseum, the Capitoline Museums, the Golden House, the Forum, the Borghese Gallery, the Trevi Fountain, and the recently renovated Domus Tiberiana, in addition to numerous churches, fountains, squares, galleries, and monuments.
The group ventured through the impressive ruins of the Baths of Caracalla, wandered beneath the arches of ancient churches, and toured opulent palaces adorned with masterpieces from ancient, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. Amidst these adventures, there was ample time for indulging in gelato, exploring local shops, and observing the vibrant life of the city. Undoubtedly, this was an unforgettable experience that will be treasured by the students for years to come.
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Congratulations to the Mock Trial teams on a strong season. At the District competition, seniors Selene Zhao and Jessica Elkin both won an outstanding attorney award, junior Mollie Macfadyen won an outstanding witness award, sophomore Emily Moretz won two outstanding witness awards, and sophomore Marin Cox won an outstanding witness award. Well done, Hornets!
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Friday's Faculty In-Service Day was a wonderful opportunity for our faculty and staff to come together and explore a variety of professional development topics. Participants engaged in interactive sessions, reflecting and connecting with colleagues from across all divisions. Session topics ranged from executive function and AI to service learning in the classroom and more.
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Congratulations to Emiline Baxter '24, the 2024 Chatham County STAR Student! Emiline earned the highest score on the SAT in a single sitting among all high school seniors in greater Savannah. She selected Upper School math teacher AJ Goldman as her STAR Teacher. Sponsored locally by the Kiwanis Club, the Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program honors Savannah's highest-achieving high school seniors and the teachers who have been most instrumental in their academic development. Emiline will now advance to the regional round in March. Congratulations to Emiline and Mr. Goldman!
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Congratulations to Cleo Shelton '26, winner of the 2024 Congressional Seminar Essay Contest sponsored by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America. Her 750-word essay on "Why did the nation's founders choose a government with separated powers rather than a parliamentary system?" earned her a trip to the NSCDA Congressional Seminar held in Washington DC, from June 24-28, 2024!
We feel so fortunate to be a part of the SCDS family. The outstanding faculty and staff give us confidence that we are providing our son with an amazing educational experience!"
Julie & Adam Cohen, current parents
My career has turned out to be so fulfilling, and I look forward to each day! Moreover, my children are happy, safe, and well-rounded thanks to SCDS."
Carrie Vetrovsky, SCDS Teacher & Parent
We have been thrilled with how our daughter is thriving since transferring to SCDS for middle school. We are so appreciative of the faculty, staff and fellow parents who have eagerly guided us through this academic year. The school has exceeded our expectations."
Amy and Chad Brock, current parents
In my business (as a NASA engineer), we have to launch a rocket within an extremely tight window that's just minutes long because small deviations at that early, fiery moment have an enormous impact on the ultimate destination of the spacecraft. I believe that my time at SCDS, though brief and more than twenty years ago, continues to have a similar impact on my life."
Jeff Norris, SCDS class of 1994