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"We are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ."
II Corinthians 10:5

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GUIDANCE OFFICE

2010-2011 COURSE SELECTION FORMS AVAILABLE

Course selection sheets for RISING 10th through 12th grade students are available outside the main office. Each student should come by and pick up their course selection sheet. These are due by March 26th. Click on the approrpiate link below to view/download the Course Selection Form along with the course descriptions.

Class of 2011
(rising seniors)

Class of 2012
(rising juniors)

Class of 2013
(rising sophomores)

Class of 2014
(rising freshmen)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT UPDATE

For the graduating classes of 2011, 2012, and 2013, students will be required to complete a minimum of one credit hour in one of the following categories (as opposed to Fine Arts only):

Fine Arts Courses

Performing Arts (Band, Chapel Preparation, Choir, New Media Productions, Theatre)
Visual Arts (Art, Photography/Graphic Design, AP Art History)

Literary Arts Courses

Debate
Newspaper
Yearbook

Career and Technical Courses

Computer Science (Pre-AP Comp Sci, AP Comp Sci)
Family Science (Culinary Arts)

COURSE SELECTIONS FOR RISING FRESHMEN (CLASS OF 2014) TO CDS HS ARE NOW AVAILABLE.

Miss Mills, the high school guidance counselor, and the high school foreign language teachers met with all current 8th graders (rising freshmen) on Friday, February 26th to explain the course selection process and the foreign language options. The course selection sheets are to be completed and returned to Patty Norris in the middle school office by Friday, March 19th. Mrs. Norris will be scheduling appointments for current 8th graders (rising freshmen) who request a meeting with the high school guidance counselor during April and May.

Click HERE for Course Selection Information for RISING 9th Grade ONLY!

Click HERE for Foreign Language Brochure.

ALL AP STUDENTS:

Click HERE for the 2010 AP Exam Calendar.

2010-2011

Course Selections:

The course selection information including course descriptions are now available for all rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders. Students must complete the course selection form and turn it in to the guidance office by March 26th. Elective are assigned to students on a first come, first serve basis; therefore, it is advantageous to turn in your course selection as soon as possible. However, students will get the courses they that need and with few exceptions the electives that they want.

Click HERE for current Bulletin Board posting for the Class of 2010!

High School
Transcript Request

Top 10 Items for a Senior's To Do List

Further Instructions
for Seniors regarding the college process

---If you have been deferred from a college, then be sure you have followed the admission department’s instructions carefully. It is a good idea to be in touch with the admissions counselor via email or by phone. Show your genuine interest! Your semester grades have been sent from the CDS guidance office, but many schools require applicants to update their own accounts with each school. Be attentive to the details in this process. Be sure the colleges/universities have your best test scores and most recent resume.

---Remember that college is a match to be made, not a prize to be won.

Click HERE for current Bulletin Board posting for the Class of 2011!

Miss Mills is looking forward to meeting with each junior and their parent in the near future. During the meeting, you will discuss how things are going this school year, plan ahead for next school year and discuss the college admission process. Click below to access the parent & students questionnaires required for all juniors and their parents.

Junior Student Questionaire

Junior Parent Questionaire

Complete & turn in both questionnaires to Miss Mills ASAP!.

Once the student and parent questionnaires are completed and turned in to the guidance office, please set up your guidance appointment through Mrs. Donnelly at ddonnelly@covenantday.org or 704-814-1066. THANK YOU!

Click HERE for current Bulletin Board posting for the Class of 2012!

---Be researching colleges. Use the HELPFUL WEBSITES for college admissions that the guidance office has provided. You simply want to get familiar with colleges so that as you start to make you list of colleges/universities that you want to apply to, you’ll have a knowledge base from which to draw. Ask graduates about their college experience.

---Look for good summer camps or classes that will put you on college campuses that interest you. This is a great way to get a look at and a feel for the college or university.

2009-2010 School Verse:

“Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before Him;” I JOHN 3:18-19

Click HERE for current Bulletin Board posting for the Class of 2013!

-- As you finish this academic year strong, remember to get involved in some great community service opportunities. There are postings of opportunities across from the guidance bulletin board in the high school.

---Think about what you want to be remembered for in high school and be intentional about leaving that kind of legacy. Your legacy is a result of all of your decisions you make throughout high school.

-- Remember that finishing this year well is the best thing that you can do in preparation for next year and for life after CDS. This includes your relationships, your involvement in extra-curricular activities, your reflection on who the Lord is calling you to be and your engagement in your studies in and out of the classroom.

CDS School Verse:

“…We are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.” II Corinthians 10:5

Time to Visit Colleges

You've Got to GO to Know... Make sure you VISIT campuses you are interested in!

Check the High School test calendar andfor updates including college admissions counselors’ visits to CDS.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTING

Click HERE for the 2010 AP Exam Calendar.

Should I take the SAT or ACT?

SAT Testing Information

ACT Testing Information

SAT/ACT note - YOU MUST REQUEST DIRECTLY FROM THE COLLEGE BOARD AND/OR ACT FOR SCORES TO BE SENT TO COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES. YOU CAN CHOOSE WHICH TEST DATES YOU WANT SENT. THIS IS THE ONLY WAY THE SCORES ARE CONSIDERED OFFICIAL. THE GUIDANCE OFFICE CANNOT DO THIS FOR YOU.

The PSAT was administered Wednesday, October 14th to all 9th, 10th and 11th graders. Results have been distributed to the students.

The PLAN ACT was administered Wednesday, November 25th to all 9th and 10th graders. Results have been distributed to the students.

800 Fullwood Lane, Matthews, North Carolina 28105

704.847.2385

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