Greensboro Day School

Greensboro Day School is a private, non-sectarian school located in Greensboro, North Carolina. It enrolls students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12.

Greensboro Day School
Location
Greensboro Day School
Greensboro Day School
5401 Lawndale Drive

Greensboro
,
North Carolina
27455

United States
Coordinates36°09′04″N 79°50′11″W
Information
TypePrivate, day school
MottoFriendship
Scholarship
Sportsmanship
Established1970 (1970)
CEEB code341597
Head of schoolTracie Catlett
GradesPK–12
GenderCo-educational
Enrollment802[1]
Student to teacher ratio11:1[2]
Campus size65 acres
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Green and gold
        
Athletics conferencePiedmont Triad Athletic Conference (PTAC)
North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA)
MascotProwler the Bengal
NicknameBengals
RivalWesleyan Christian Academy
High Point Christian Academy
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools,
Southern Association of Independent Schools
Tuition$9,500–23,100[3]
Websitewww.greensboroday.org

History

The school was established in 1970. The school initially leased space from a synagogue, which only agreed to lease space to the school if it established a scholarship for minority students.[4]

When Greensboro Day first opened its doors, the school had an enrollment of 95 students. Greensboro Day now has an enrollment of over 800 12th grade, making it one of the largest nonsectarian independent schools in the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina.

Academics

AP (Advanced Placement) classes offered in the Upper School include:

Art, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, French Language, Latin, Macroeconomics and Microeconomics, Physics C (Mechanics), Psychology, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics, US Government and Politics, US History, World History[5]

The school enrolls students in PK–12th grade and is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and by the Southern Association of Independent Schools.

Athletics

Greensboro Day competes in the 3A division of the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA).

The Bengals compete in Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, and Wrestling.

Coached by Freddy Johnson, the Boys Basketball Team has won 11 NCISAA 3A State Championships (1989, 1990, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019).[6] They made their first appearance in the DICK'S Nationals in 2015, and advanced to the second round in 2017 after a win over #2 ranked IMG Academy.[7][8] Coach Johnson just recently won his 1,000th game, defeating Charlotte Vance, 59-28.[9]

The Boys Soccer Team has won four State Championships in 1988, 2000, 2009, and 2010.[6]

The Girls Soccer Team has won twelve State Championships (1991, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007).[6]

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References
  1. "Greensboro Day School - Private School". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  2. "Greensboro Day School - Private School". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  3. "Explore Greensboro Day School in Greensboro, NC". GreatSchools.org. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  4. Leonard, Rogoff (2010). Down home: Jewish life in North Carolina. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press. p. 289. ISBN 9780807895993. OCLC 658201547.
  5. "2017-2018 Upper School Curriculum Guide". www.greensboroday.org.
  6. "Conference and State Championships". www.greensboroday.org. Retrieved 2017-12-18.
  7. Sirera, Joe. "Greensboro Day headed to New York for Dick's Sporting Goods Nationals". Greensboro News & Record. Retrieved 2017-12-18.
  8. "No. 7 Greensboro Day stuns No. 2 IMG Academy in DICK's quarterfinal". USA TODAY High School Sports. 2017-03-30. Retrieved 2017-12-18.
  9. Sirera, Joe. "Greensboro Day's Freddy Johnson Wins 1,000th". Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved 2017-12-18.
  10. (Jan. 25, 2015). Michael Blomquist. Greensboro News & Record. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  11. http://www.greensboro.com/blogs/gotriad_extra/woman-with-greensboro-roots-to-lead-american-ballet-theatre/article_ed3d6219-29a8-5df9-856c-f644d1f47562.html
  12. Daniels, Rob. COACHING COUPLE\ GC HIRES ANN PAYNE TO COACH WOMEN'S TEAM. Greensboro News & Record. (August 10, 2001). Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  13. Wayne Robinson Retired Jersey | Greensboro Day School. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
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