thank you for considering covenant
We know finding the right school for your student and your family can be a daunting task. If Covenant's values, missions, vision compel you, we encourage you to take the next step. Our admissions process is thorough and thoughtful, seeking the best for both your student and our school. We recognize this is one of the biggest decisions of your child’s life, and we are here to help you navigate through this process. We hope to meet you soon!
Mrs. Jennifer Peterson
Director of Admissions
Application Process
As described in detail below, there are five primary steps to successfully apply to Covenant:
- Learn About Classical Education
- Request a Tour or Attend an Admissions Event
- Apply
- Take a Test
- Interview
Before we walk through these steps, a brief note about Financial Aid.
Our Admissions process is "need-blind”. This means that we do not take finances into account when considering your family’s application. Interested families can apply for Financial Aid through FACTS (Financial Aid for Student Tuition). This can be done concurrently with your application. Financial Aid is granted on the basis of need as determined by our evaluation of the report from FACTS and an applying family’s federal tax returns.
1. LEARN ABOUT CLASSICAL EDUCATION
We want your family to embrace our Classical Christian program and educational philosophy. Even more importantly, we want you to understand how this curriculum and pedagogy will benefit your student. To learn more we encourage you to read An Introduction to Classical Education by Christopher A. Perrin. Another great resource is Wisdom and Eloquence, A Christian Paradigm for Classical Learning by Robert Littlejohn and Charles T. Evans.
2. SCHEDULE A TOUR OR ATTEND AN Admissions Event
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If you would like more information, please call our Admissions Office at (214) 358-5818 ext. 4519.
3. APPLY
Applications for the 2024-2025 school year will be available on October 1, 2023. We will begin processing your application once we receive your completed application and the application fee of $100. For each applicant, we also require teacher recommendation forms, student academic records for the current and previous school year, and standardized testing.
To begin the Online Application process, click here and create an account.
Applications must be submitted by January 26, 2024.
4. TAKE A TEST
Kindergarten and Grade 1 - Our evaluation for these grade levels is divided into two parts. The first part is a third party admissions test with Collaborative Academic Testing Service (CATS). These results will be reported to us by CATS and you have the option to share your student's scores with other schools to which you are applying. Testing is scheduled directly with CATS through their website. The second part is an assessment time at Covenant in the winter of 2024. We will email you a sign-up for one of these dates upon completion of your application.
Grades 2 through 4 - Our evaluation for these grade levels is divided into two parts. The first part is a third party admissions test with Collaborative Academic Testing Service (CATS). These results will be reported to us by CATS and you have the option to share your student's scores with other schools to which you are applying. Testing is scheduled directly with CATS through their website. The second part is an assessment time at Covenant in the winter of 2024. The final part is a classroom visit.
Grades 5 through 12 - Our evaluation for these grade levels is divided into two parts. The first part is a third party test called the Independence School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Testing is scheduled directly with ISEE through their website. These results will be reported to us by ISEE and you have the option to share your student's scores with other schools to which you are applying. The second part is a classroom visit which includes a student interview. We will email you a sign-up with available dates upon completion of your application.
5. INTERVIEW
Our interview with your family is a vital (and fun) part of our admissions process. Once all the paperwork and testing are complete, we will schedule an interview with both parents and your student(s). The interview is also another great opportunity for you to ask us questions.
key dates
- Applications Due - January 26, 2024
- Decisions Sent - March 5, 2024
Affording Covenant
See tuition rates by grade, and learn about The Covenant Fund.
ADMITTANCE TO Covenant
The Covenant School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The Covenant School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.