It is our pleasure to work with families as they begin the admissions process.
You will find some of the main steps of the process listed below:
Admissions Open Houses and
Tours
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- You are cordially invited to visit Covenant Day School. The school sponsors Admissions Open Houses each fall. Please call the Admissions Office for details and to confirm dates.
- In addition to the school's Open Houses, parents/guardians are welcome to schedule a private school tour and to visit our classrooms on an individual basis.
- Please call the Admissions Office at 704.708.6127 to RSVP for an Open House or to schedule a private tour.
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Application Procedure |
- The admissions process begins with the submission of the Student Application, along with the non-refundable application fee. The completed application and fee then places your student on the enrollment list and begins the admissions process.
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Application Dates |
November 1-14 Priority Registration:
Registration of members of Christ Covenant Church and siblings of current CDS students
Beginning November 15 Open Registration:
Parents then request transcripts and teacher recommendations from the child's previous school or preschool. A pastor's recommendation for the family is also required. Admissions testing is scheduled by the Admissions Office. Prospective students must pass the admission tests to be considered for enrollment. |
Testing |
- Transitional Kindergarten admission does not require testing of any kind. The Admissions Office will schedule both group and individual testing for K-12. Kindergarten admissions testing takes place in late January and early February, preceding enrollment in August. Testing of students in grades 1-12 typically begins in December preceding enrollment in August. The Admissions Office will notify each family to arrange for testing and to confirm test dates.
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Notification of Test Results |
- Parents/guardians will be notified concerning the outcome of the testing process when the above procedures have been completed. Notification of test results will occur as soon as possible after testing is completed.
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Interview |
- Covenant Day School will call your family to schedule an interview with the Head of School or one of the Principals. For prospective students in grades 6-12, the student will also be included in the interview.
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We invite you to call the Admissions Office (704.708.6127) for more information or if we can be of any assistance. Thank you again for your interest in Covenant Day School .
