Faith-based JK-12 school in Matthews, NC offering specialized support for dyslexia and learning differences with rolling admissions
Covenant Day School is a JK-12 Christian school in Matthews, NC, founded in 1989 with a mission to partner with families in raising students who are known, engaged, and equipped to serve God. While the school emphasizes academic excellence and a biblical worldview, it specifically supports students with learning differences, including dyslexia and mild learning disabilities, through dedicated Learning Difference Programs and ADD/ADHD support services.
The school offers a co-ed environment with 1,041 students and 109 teachers, maintaining an average class size of 22. Faculty includes 45% of members with advanced degrees, ensuring high-quality instruction. Beyond core academics, Covenant Day provides extensive extracurricular opportunities, including robotics, debate, theater, and various sports, alongside arts and music programs designed to foster holistic development.
Tuition ranges from $14,290 for JK students to $21,590 for HS students, with costs covering technology, field trips, and athletic fees. Admissions are rolling with a deadline of December 31 or January 15, and the school maintains an 85% acceptance rate. For families seeking a faith-based education with specific accommodations for learning differences, contact the admissions office at (704) 847-2385.
At a Glance
GradesPrekindergarten-12
Students1041
Class Size22:1 ratio
Tuition$21,590
Est.1989
DeadlineDec. 31 / Jan. 15 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Christian Schools International (CSI)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS), National Association of College Admissions Counselors, National Council for Private School Accreditation, National Association of Secondary School Principals
School Information
| Year Founded | 1989 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $21,590 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition ranges from $14,290 (JK) to $21,590 (HS). Tuition at Covenant Day School includes use of on-campus computers/iPads, technology expenses, school retreats and required field trips, science lab and elective expenses, graduation fees, and athletic/fine arts fees. |
| Total Students | 1041 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 109 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 45 |
| Average Class Size | 22 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Jennifer Billiard |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 31 / Jan. 15 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 85 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 11 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
DyslexiaMild Learning Differences
Advanced Courses
BiologyCalculus ABCalculus BCChemistryEnglish Language & CompositionEnglish Literature & CompositionEnvironmental ScienceEuropean HistoryFrench Language and CultureHuman GeographyLatinPhysicsPsychologySpanishStatisticsStudio ArtUnited States Government and PoliticsUnited States HistoryShow More (2)Hide
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
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Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Field Hockey · Football · Golf · Lacrosse · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · A Cappella Club (men's and women's ensembles) · Ambassadors · Basketball (1-5) · Book Club · Chess Club (1-5) · Chess Club (1st-5th) · ContainIt · Covenant Crazies · Covenant Meeples (Board Game Club) · Debate Club (MS) · Engineering Club · Environmental Club · French Club · Girls Dance Club · Golf (1-5) · International Thespian Society · Junior First Lego League · Latin (JCL) Club · Lego Club (1-5) · Little Sticks Lacrosse · Matthews Elementary Mentoring · Men's Volleyball · Mock Trial · MS Chess Club · MS Debate Club · Multi-Cultural Club (Culture Shock) · National Art Honor Society · National Honor Society · National Junior Art Honor Society · Painting (1-5) · Piano and Guitar Lessons (1-5) · Restore525 · Spanish Honor Society · Sustainability Engineering · Technology Club · Thespian Society · Tri-M Music Honor Society · Tri-M Music Honor Society (Junior) · Ultimate Frisbee Club · Voice Lessons (1-5) · Worship Team · Show More (25) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · After School Children's Choir (3rd-5th) · Band Program · Beta Club · Choir · First Lego League (Robotics) · Student Council · Theater Program · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Robotics · Squash Club |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | Christian Schools International (CSI) · Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) · National Association of College Admissions Counselors · National Council for Private School Accreditation · National Association of Secondary School Principals |
| Religious Affiliations | Presbyterian |
| School Calendar | www.covenantday.org/about-us/calendar |
| Average SAT Score | 1273 |
| Average ACT Score | 27 |
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