Guidance

 

 

 

 

School Verse

"...We are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ." 

II Corinthians 10:5

Covenant Day School Mission Statement

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.

2009-2010 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 (ESV)

BREAKING NEWS...

ALL AP STUDENTS:

Registration for AP Exams is January 25-29. All students taking an AP Exam must complete the registration form and turn it in to Miss Mills by January 29th.

Click HERE for letter from  Miss Mills describing AP Registration process.

Click HERE for AP Registration Form.

 

JANUARY LETTER

TO SENIORS AND

PARENTS OF

SENIORS

from Miss Mills

Sophomores

and Juniors: 

SIGN UP IN THE OFFICE FOR...

There is a sign up sheet in the office for any juniors interested in going on a Christian College tour on March 3-6.  Sign up in the office before February 1st, so that we can plan accordingly.

A free, practice SAT/ACT combination exam will be administered on Saturday, March 20th.  Results will be returned Monday, March 22nd at the Spring Guidance Night.

CLASS NOTES...

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

Class of 2011 (and Parents):

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 Questionnaire           Junior PARENT Questionnaire

Complete & turn in both questionnaires to Miss Mills by January 22th

Junior meetings with Miss Mills will be scheduled from Jan. 25 through the end of February. 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!

UPCOMING EVENTS...

March 22:  Spring Guidance Night for parents of 8th-12th graders at 6:30pm in high school

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.

PLAN ACT RESULTS ...

PLAN ACT RESULTS  were sent home with all freshmen Wednesday, January 13 and sophomores on Thursday, January 14. Students should review their results with their parents. Students received their test results and their test booklets.  The results included analysis of the interest inventory questions which were a part of the administration of the PLAN ACT.  Covenant Day School students took the PLAN ACT on Wednesday, November 25, 2009.

ARCHIVED GUIDANCE INFORMATION...

Testing Information

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.

Keep results and bring them to the spring guidance night, March 22, 2010 for a full explanation of the results. 

Parent Resources

Reading List for parents considering the best options for their child's continuing education...

Helpful Websites from the Guidance office...

College Scholarships...  Stay informed of the possibilities!

North Carolina Work Permit - any student looking for a part-time job needs a work permit and should visit the NC Department of Labor website .

CDS Guidance Links

Archived Guidance Night Talks

Master Guidance Calendar

College Fairs

College Visits to CDS

Miss Heather Mills

CDS High Guidance Counselor

Covenant Day School

800 Fullwood Lane

Matthews, North Carolina 28105

704-814-1066

fax 704-708-6149