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Welcome to Covenant Day Lower School!

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S PEN...


Mr. Mark Helmer

Lower School Principal

704.847.2385

 

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


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CDS LOWER SCHOOL PROFILE

Mission:  The mission of Covenant Day School is to assist the Christian family by providing an education marked by a Biblical world view, academic excellence, and affordability so that students are equipped to be salt and light for God’s glory.

ACCREDITATION AFFILIATION

  • A ministry of Christ Covenant Church (PCA)
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (AdvancEd)
  • The College Board
  • Christian Schools International (CSI)
  • National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA)

ESTABLISHED

 1989

HEAD OF SCHOOL

Dr. Marni Halvorson

LOWER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Mr. Mark Helmer 

ADDRESS

800 Fullwood Lane 

Matthews,  NC  28105

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SCHOOL COLORS

Red, Navy and White

MASCOT

Lions

WEBSITE

www.covenantday.org

LOWER SCHOOL FACULTY

26 teaching faculty

11 teaching assistants

40% advanced Degrees

SPECIALISTS 

  • Art (1st - 5th)
  • General Music (TK - 4th)
  • Library (TK - 5th)
  • Physical Education (TK - 5th)
  • Spanish (1st - 5th)
  • Computer (3rd - 5th)
  •  Band (5th)
  • Choir (5th)

 

LEARNING RESOURCES
  • Testing and remediation for referred children
  • National Institute for Learning Difficulties Therapists (NILD)
  • Search and Teach testing and specialization instruction

Computer Lab

  • New Lower School Computer Lab with 23 computers

Other Services

  • After School Enrichment Program - begins at class dismissal to 6pm
  • Lunch and Literature Program - Kindergarten students from 12:15 - 3 pm
  • Individualized tutoring as needed from classroom teachers (core subjects only)
  • Enrichment Classes - 4th & 5th grade students - intramurals, sewing, cooking, experiments, thinking skills, etc.
  • Summer Camps - Shurley Grammar, various sports, Art / Literature, computer
  • Clubs and organizations run by parent volunteers or contracted services - Chess Club, Praise Dance, Book Club, Violins
800 Fullwood Lane, Matthews, North Carolina 28105 704.847.2385 cdsinfo@covenantday.org

 

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