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❑ Buy Books (MS/US only)
Textbooks for the 2022-23 academic year are now available. Go to this link to access our online bookstore: KCD Online Bookstore with MBS. You can also go to www.mbsdirect.net and enter Kentucky Country Day School as the school name. Parents in grades 5–12 will receive an email from Amy Mendel announcing the bookstore launch and outlining the ordering process. Please review this information carefully before ordering your books. Lower school students do not need to purchase books.❑ Complete Required Forms on Magnus Health
Medical and other required forms must be submitted online through the Magnus Health system by August 1. See the Magnus Health page for more information.❑ Classroom Supplies (Grades JK–4)
School supplies for lower school students are ordered through SchoolKidz. The only item we ask you to provide is a backpack large enough to hold folders. No wheels, please.❑ Buy Classroom Supplies (Grades 5–8 only)
2022–23 supply lists for grades 5–8 are posted on this page.Please note: 9th grade supply needs will be shared with students during the first week of school.
The KCD Parent Association is once again offering easy, online school supply ordering for grades 5–8. This optional order process is meant to simplify school supply shopping by offering all required items for each grade in one place. You can order online by clicking here or via the link below. Please note that:
- It is not mandatory to purchase through this system. This page also has links to all the school supply lists if you prefer to buy your own.
- Remember that when you add all the items required for a grade to your shopping cart, it's possible there are items you already own and do not need. Please be sure to remove these items from your cart prior to checking out.
- We realize you may receive several boxes for your order. This is out of our control as Yubbler, our supplier, works with Office Depot, who sends products from multiple warehouses. We apologize in advance for this inconvenience.
❑ Review the 2022–23 Student-Parent Handbook
The Student-Parent Handbook contains rules and guidelines for each division, including dress code.❑ Do Your Summer Reading
See the Summer Reading pages for more information.❑ Get Proper PE Attire (Grades 5–9 only)
Lower School Physical Education
Students in grades JK–4 do not change for PE. All students in the Lower School are required to have sneakers for PE. Athletic sneakers are defined as a shoe with a rubber sole and closed top. Students should not wear shoes with wheels in the heel, shoes with heels, sandals, flip flops, or boots.
Middle School Physical Education
Middle School students will change into athletic attire for Physical Education classes. Please note, if locker rooms are not available, students will be permitted to wear athletic attire on days when they have Physical Education classes. Athletic attire is defined as a short sleeve or long sleeve shirt, shorts that meet Middle School dress code requirements, workout pants, training pants, or sweatpants and athletic footwear. Attire not permitted include sports bras, tank tops, flip flops, sandals, shoes with heels, and/or boots. In the cooler weather months, students are encouraged to dress appropriately as some activities will take place outside.
Upper School Physical Education
Due to small class sizes in the Upper School Physical Education classes, students in grade 9-12 are permitted to use the locker rooms in order to quickly change before reporting to class. Students should dress in athletic attire for Physical Education classes. Athletic attire is defined as a short sleeve or long sleeve shirt, shorts that meet Upper School dress code requirements, workout pants, training pants, or sweatpants and athletic footwear. Attire not permitted include sports bras, tank tops, flip flops, sandals, shoes with heels, and/or boots.
❑ Order Your Laptop (new US families only)
Current families should have already ordered their laptop before the end of the 2022–23 school year. New families should review the laptop model information found via the Laptop Program Information & Ordering link on this page.❑ Chromebooks (MS only)
KCD will order all student Chromebooks, which students will receive during new student orientation in August. See the Chromebook Program Information link on this page for further details.❑ Complete your Summer Math Practice (optional)
The math department has created a series of optional summer math workbooks for students entering fifth, sixth, and seventh grades; Algebra; and regular Geometry. See the Summer Math Practice page for details.❑ Learn About LS Screenings or Let Us Know About Accommodations
To learn more about screenings (LS) or let us know about accommodations, please see the Learning Services page.KCD Bus Info
As you begin to put your plans together for the next school year, please consider the bus. The bus is a KCD parent initiative that can save you a significant amount of time. This year’s bus has been a terrific success and loved by those who ride it. The bus stops at Mockingbird Gardens, Brownsboro Road behind Rite Aid, and The Temple; if interested, please email Bob Poston.
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Kentucky Country Day School is a private JK–12, coeducational school located on a spacious 80+ acre campus in Louisville, KY. KCD combines a rigorous academic program with a wide variety of athletic and extracurricular programs. Our outstanding faculty creates an intimate learning environment that is both challenging and supportive.