lower school profile

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

ACCREDITATION AFFILATION
  • 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

LOWER SCHOOL FACULTY
29 teaching faculty
14 teaching assistants

SPECIALTIES
  • Art (EK, 1st - 5th)
  • General Music (TK - 4th)
  • Library (TK - 5th)
  • Physical Education (TK - 5th)
  • Spanish (EK, 1st - 5th)
  • Computer (3rd - 5th)
  • Band (5th)
  • Choir (5th)
LEARNING RESOURCES
  • Testing and remediation for referred children
  • National Institute for Learning Development Therapists (NILD)
  • Search and Teach testing and specialized instruction
  • Children’s Progress
Computer Lab
Updated Lower School Computer Lab with 23 computers

Other Services
  • After School Enrichment Program - begins at class dismissal to 6:00 p.m.
  • C1 Program – TK and Kindergarten students from 12:45 – 2:55 p.m.
  • Individualized tutoring as needed from classroom teachers (core subjects only)
  • Enrichment Classes - 4th & 5th grade students – Girl Scouts, intramurals, sewing, cooking, science 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, Girls Running Club