In a school where every child is treated as an individual, our students out-score their peers in the Eastern Panhandle and the rest of West Virginia by 15-20% in math and reading according to state WESTEST results . . .
- Qualified teachers who are continually working to improve their practices and teaching methods in order to increase student performance,
- Access to a rich, diverse, and sound curriculum,
- Access to a range of student activities and support services,
- Transferability of credits from school to school, and
- Greater access to federal loans, scholarships, post secondary education, and military programs that require accreditation.
FACTS Online Tuition Payment Plan
The changes to the school's FACTS Online Tuition Payment Plan account have been implemented. Click on the link below to enroll or to update your account. If you already have applied for financial aid, you need not re-apply. Recommendations will be made to the Board of Directors soon and you will be notified if your request for tuition assistance has been granted.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Heather Marshall, Director of Development, at 304-725-1438.
Leslie Steeley appointed Head of School
Long-time teacher and school advocate Leslie Steeley has been appointed Head of The Country Day School.
“I am very excited to continue serving the school in this permanent leadership role. I am surrounded by a fantastic team of teachers and staff members, all of whom are dedicated to providing our students with the best education possible in the Eastern Panhandle,” said Steeley.
Steeley was appointed during the Board of Directors Strategic Planning Meeting held recently. Steeley has taught at the school for the past six years and has been serving as Interim Head of School since June.
“Leslie has done a tremendous job since taking over the reins in June,” said Board President Kirk Bottner. “She is well-respected by the students, staff and teachers at school, as well as the community at large. We could not be more pleased."
Steeley has a BA in Elementary Education K-8 and a Pre K-K Endorsement from Shepherd University and a Masters in Elementary Education from West Virginia University. She has taught Junior Kindergarten and First Grade at the school where she also has served as a mentor to other teachers. Steeley lives in Charles Town with her husband, Kevin, and three children, all of whom have attended or are attending Country Day School.
Under the direction of Advanc-ED, The Country Day School has completed a comprehensive self-study and review process which has resulted in an Advanc-Ed Team recommending CDS for full accreditation status. This national and state recognition designates The Country Day School as a school of excellence, and confirms that CDS provides our students with:
please visit www.advanc-ed.com.