Back-to-School Center

Welcome to Davidson Day's Back-to-School Center! This page will serve as your hub as you prepare for the 2025-2026 school year. Go Patriots!
Below are summer reading requirements and supply lists for the 2025-2026 school year. For Middle and Upper School students, textbook requirements will be released alongside schedules in late summer.

Middle School Supply Lists

Upper School Supply List & Technology Requirements

Student Drivers

If your teen driver needs a Driver's Eligibility Certificate from the school, please contact Debbie Taylor to request it at least two business days before your driver's license permit appointment.

If your teen driver will drive to/from school, a parent/guardian must submit the Student Driver Authorization Form to request a parking permit.

To learn more about new drivers, visit the NC DMV: https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/license-id/driver-licenses/new-drivers/Pages/driver-education.aspx

Athletic Forms

Any student-athlete who wishes to play on a Davidson Day team (Middle School, JV or Varsity) must have all required forms completed/submitted to our Athletic Department by the first day of each season. Please scan and email completed forms to Athletic Trainer Sabryna Gordon.

Forms:

Click here to download the Athletics Forms.

Click here to download the Motor Vehicle Info & Release of Liability Form.

All students who are new to Davidson Day this year, as well as all rising 5th, 8th, 10th and 12th graders, must complete a concussion test. To obtain the concussion test instructions (which can be performed at home), please email Athletic Trainer Sabryna Gordon.
  • 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
    Please note: Dates are subject to change. Please refer to the Patriot Connect digital calendar for the most accurate information.

Daily Schedule

Grades
Earliest Dropoff  Start 
End 
Early Preschool-JK 8:10 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 2:45 p.m.
K-4th  7:55 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 3:05 p.m.
5th-8th 7:40 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 3:25 p.m.
9th-12th 7:40 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 3:20 p.m.

Uniform and Dress Code Information

List of 4 items.

  • Early Childhood & Lower School (Preschool - 4th)

    Early Preschool students are not required to wear a uniform.

    Students may wear:
    • Navy blue or white polo shirt, short or long sleeve; must have official school logo embroidered on the left chest
    • Navy blue or tan skirt, jumper, shorts, skorts, or long pants
    • Navy blue polo dress, either short sleeve or long sleeve; must have official school logo embroidered on the left chest
    • Shorts, skirts, dresses, and jumpers must be mid-thigh in length
    • Bike shorts or leggings must be worn under skirts, dresses, and jumpers
    • Solid color belts – navy, black, brown/tan or red
    • Cotton or fleece sweatshirts or jackets may be worn; must official school logo embroidered on the left chest or be a Davidson Day spirit wear sweatshirt
    • Tennis shoes only, including Early Preschool
  • Middle School (5th - 8th)

    Students may wear:
    • Students must wear red, white, or navy blue polo shirts or polo dresses, with the official school logo embroidered on the left chest, along with navy blue or tan shorts/pants/skirts/skorts
    • Length Requirement for Bottoms: The bottom hem of all skirts, skorts, and shorts must extend at least to the mid-thigh when standing; the garment should fully cover the student's backside down to the mid-thigh when standing and sitting
    • Shoes may be dress, casual, or athletic, and these shoes must provide foot protection equal to or exceeding athletic footwear; athletic shoes are required for Physical Education classes
    • Cotton or fleece sweatshirts or sweaters must be embroidered with the official school logo on the left chest or be a Davidson Day spirit wear or Davidson Day athletic team sweatshirt or fleece quarter zip
  • Upper School (9th - 12th)

    Students may wear:
    • Athletic wear
    • Hoodies (hoods should be off while in the school building)
    • Opaque leggings with top or dress covering
    • Hats/caps/beanies that do not obscure sight
    • Religious headwear
    • Ripped/frayed jeans (below knee)

    Students may not wear:
    • Strapless tops/dresses
    • Crop tops or belly shirts that expose the stomach
    • Swimwear, pajamas, or sleepwear
    • See-through or mesh clothing that allows undergarments to be seen
    • Sports bras as tops
    • Any clothing that has slogans, campaigns, or viewpoints that distract from the learning environment
    • Any clothing that depicts or suggests drugs, alcohol, vaping, sexual acts, or violence
    • Any clothing that promotes homophobia, misogyny, or racism, or clothing that creates a hostile environment

    Clothing Length Guidelines:
    Length Requirement for Bottoms: All skirts, skorts, and shorts must be of a length extending to the mid-thigh when standing. Specifically, the garment should fully cover the student's backside to mid-thigh when standing and sitting.

    Length Requirement for Tops: All tops should cover from armpit to waistband of bottoms. No crop tops or belly shirts. Oversized sweatshirts must not extend beyond a student’s selected bottoms (shorts, skorts, skirts).
  • Where can I buy uniforms?

    Davidson Day families have two options for uniform purchases:

    1. Families can buy uniform tops and bottoms from Old Navy, Gap, Target, or other general uniform suppliers. PromoThreads in Cornelius can add the Davidson Day logo to uniform tops. This company has our official school logo on file, and they do a great job. Click HERE to visit PromoThreads.

    2. The second option is to use our online school uniform store with Land's End using school program code 900044561. They will add the school logo to your uniform order. Please note: orders from Land's End tend to take a bit longer, so be sure to allow for more time for your orders. Click HERE to visit Land's End.
Davidson Day School is an independent private school for students 2 years old through 12th grade in the Lake Norman region of Charlotte.

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