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College guidance and admissions profile for Providence Day School, covering school description, global studies opportunities, honor code structure, and student life outcomes. Includes enrollment and faculty statistics for the 2026–2027 academic year, details on the Global Studies Diploma curriculum and capstone research, and the student-run Honor Council process. Provides college guidance philosophy, professional affiliations, grading scale and GPA weighting, plus academic metrics such as senior project requirements, scholarship awards, AP exam performance, and quintile distributions for the graduating class.

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School Description

Global Studies Diploma

Honor Code

Student Life

Special Awards

College Guidance Philosophy

Professional Affiliations

Grading Scale

Advanced Placement Scores

Dr. Glyn Cowlishaw, Head of School (704) 887–6021 • [glyn.cowlishaw@providenceday.org](glyn.cowlishaw@providenceday.org) Jack Whelan, Director of College Guidance (704) 887–6020 • [jack.whelan@providenceday.org](jack.whelan@providenceday.org) Tosha Arriola, Head of Upper School (704) 887–6061 • [tosha.arriola@providenceday.org](tosha.arriola@providenceday.org) Lisa Knight, Director of Admissions (704) 887–6002 • [lisa.knight@providenceday.org](lisa.knight@providenceday.org) Laura Clark, Associate Director of College Guidance (704) 887–7524 • [laura.clark@providenceday.org](laura.clark@providenceday.org) Gina Hubbard, Associate Director of College Guidance (704) 887–7088 • [gina.hubbard@providenceday.org](gina.hubbard@providenceday.org) Abby Jones, Associate Director of College Guidance (704) 887–7583 • [abby.jones@providenceday.org](abby.jones@providenceday.org) Darren Morgan, Associate Director of College Guidance (704) 887–6056 • darren.morgan@providenceday.org SCHOOL DESCRIPTION • Founded in 1970, Providence Day School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory school located on a 45-acre campus in southeast Charlotte. • The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin in its admission policies or in the administration of its educational programs. • For the 2026–2027 school year there are 2,060 students enrolled in grades TK (Transitional Kindergarten)– 12, 39% of whom represent students of color. • There are 754 Upper School students and 179 seniors. • 81% of the Upper School Faculty have advanced degrees. GLOBAL STUDIES DIPLOMA • In addition to the high school diploma, students may elect to pursue the Global Studies Diploma. The !rst ofits kind in the country, the Providence Day Global Studies Program requires students to take a rigorous set of required and elective courses across all disciplines, engage in co-curricular and cross cultural experiences, and write a lengthy global research paper in the capstone Global Leadership course. The program incorporates the global knowledge, skills, and character dispositions necessary to develop global citizenship. The program has graduated 375 students since 2007. HONOR CODE • Since academic integrity is of primary importance, Providence Day School has established a student-run Honor Council to ensure an atmosphere of optimum learning and trust. The Honor Council hearsand resolves all cases involving honor offenses. To form the Honor Council, Upper School students elect eight classmates (two per grade) and two faculty members, and the Head of School appoints a third faculty member. STUDENT LIFE • 100% of our graduates attend four-year colleges or universities. • 100% of the Upper School students participate in extensive extracurricular opportunities in athletics, !ne arts, and/or community service. • There is no community service requirement. • All seniors complete a required 30-hour Senior Project internship prior to graduation. SPECIAL AWARDS • 82% of the Class of 2026 received academic, athletic, or special achievement awards, earning $21 million in scholarship offers. Among those honored were 9 National Merit Finalists, 18 Commended Students, and 58 College Board National Recognition students. • 118 seniors were inducted into the National Honor Society, 23 earned the PDS Global Studies Diploma, and 31 will be participating in intercollegiate sports–13 at the Division I level. COLLEGE GUIDANCE PHILOSOPHY • We advise students of their ethical obligations in the admissions process regarding disciplinary issues, withdrawing applications, and placing enrollment deposits. • Providence Day School complies with the NACAC Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admissions. • Providence Day School reports all student behavioral probations, suspensions and expulsions through time of graduation to any colleges and universities that request this information. PROF

FAQs

What is the Global Studies Diploma and what does it require?

Students may elect to pursue the Global Studies Diploma in addition to the high school diploma. The program includes rigorous required and elective courses across disciplines, co-curricular and cross-cultural experiences, and a lengthy global research paper in the Global Leadership capstone course.

How does Providence Day manage academic integrity through the Honor Code?

The school uses a student-run Honor Council to hear and resolve honor offense cases. Upper School students elect eight classmates (two per grade) and two faculty members, and the Head of School appoints a third faculty member.

How are GPAs and grades calculated and reported on Providence Day transcripts?

Grades and GPAs on the transcript reflect courses taken at Providence Day only. Yearly and cumulative GPAs use a weighting scale of 0.5 quality point for Advanced courses and 1.0 quality point for AP courses, while end-of-course grades reflect the unweighted grade.

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