About Us
Calvary Day School, founded in 1971, is a Preschool through 12th-grade college preparatory school located in Winston-Salem, NC. CDS is a ministry of Calvary Baptist Church and serves approximately 1,000+ students.
A Brief History of Calvary Day School
In the late 1960's, Calvary Baptist Church voted to support a preschool program that began the school known today as Calvary Day School. By 1971, a well-received four- and five-year-old program led Calvary Baptist Church to begin to add 1st through 6th grades. By 1984, 7th and 8th grades were added to the program. The high school program was established in 1997. The first class had twenty students, and they were accepted to 25 colleges and universities with fourteen of the 20 students receiving academic scholarships.
In the early years, Dr. C. Mark Corts served as the chief administrator and principal for the school. Today, the vision of Dr. Corts continues under the leadership of Richard Hardee, who came to Calvary in 2014 as Head of School. Van Wade and Mary Jane Morgan came to CDS in 2018 and serve as principals of our Upper and Lower School divisions respectively.
Calvary was accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in 1988 and received joint accreditation from both ACSI and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) in 2005. In 2011, Calvary received dual accreditation from ACSI and AdvancED (SACS) for our school program, kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Today Calvary serves over 1000+ students in preschool through twelfth grade who attend classes and worship in the six buildings shared with Calvary Baptist Church.
Our Students
At Calvary Day School, our students thrive in an environment enriched by small class sizes, active community engagement, competitive athletics, exceptional fine arts, and diverse co-curricular opportunities. They participate in activities that foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, empowering them to contribute to the well-being of both local and global communities. Our dedicated faculty, made up of committed Christian professionals, collaborate across disciplines to inspire a love of learning. They nurture each student’s unique talents and abilities, helping them discover and develop the gifts God has entrusted to them.
Accreditation
Calvary Day School is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and Cognia, the accrediting agency of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Early Education
Calvary Day School is not a licensed daycare of the State of N.C. We do adhere to the applicable procedures found in the licensing standards.