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1. What is the total enrollment of the School, K4 through eighth grade?
We have over 200 students and over 30 faculty and staff.
2. How many students are in each class?
Our Student: Teacher ratio is approximately 13:1. Class sizes vary with a goal of 16-18 students as a maximum.
3. Do the students wear uniforms?
Yes, our students wear uniforms.
4. Does Covenant have a school library?
Yes, we have a dedicated library which houses our collection of rich, time-tested literature. The library is used by all students.
5. How to define "classical" education?
Classical Christian schools use children's God-given strength at each stage of growth to encourage knowledge. This includes equipping them with the skills to encompass a lifetime love of learning by instructing the student on not only what to learn, but how to learn. Students are far more capable of achieving high levels of education than is commonly thought; therefore, classical training includes high expectations for student learning. Children with a classical, Christian education experience the personal satisfaction that is inherent in mastering a difficult task. Please see our "About Classical Education" page for more information.
6. Is Covenant affiliated with any church denomination?
Covenant Christian School began as a mission of Smyrna Presbyterian Church. Parents do not need to be members of this church to attend, however, at least one parent must be an active member of a Christian, Bible-believing church to be considered for enrollment.
7. Does Covenant have a cafeteria?
Covenant has use of the church Fellowship Hall which has a kitchen for serving lunches. Students have the option of bringing their lunch or by using our vendor, Chef's Advantage to purchase lunches. Chef's Advantage lunches are ordered by the parent in advance through their website at www.chefadvantage.com. We encourage parents to join their children for lunch whenever they wish.
8. What is Covenant's approach to homework?
Homework is recognized as an opportunity to practice and develop skills related to concepts being taught in the classroom. While students have time to complete assignments during the school day, there are times when more practice time is needed to help students work toward mastery. Covenant parents agree to be an active part in their child's education when they enroll, so homework also provides a way for parents to participate in the process.
9. What high schools do Covenant eighth graders usually attend?
Our eighth graders attend a variety of high schools, including Dominion High School, Whitefield Academy, Marietta High School IB Program, Campbell High School IB Program, Pebblebrook Performing Arts, Holy Innocents, and various other magnet programs offered in Cobb County.
10. Does Covenant offer financial aid?
Yes, Covenant offers partial tuition assistance to qualified families.
11. What is the testing process for admission?
All students entering K5-8th grades will be scheduled to complete a time of evaluation. The purpose of the evaluation is to determine if a student will have the opportunity to be successful in the program. Evaluations are scheduled on an individual basis once all application fees and forms are submitted.
12. Does Covenant administer standardized testing?
Covenant students take the Stanford 10 each year.
13. Can students enter Covenant in the Logic School (seventh and eighth grades)?
Provided there is space, any student/family meeting the criteria with regard to being Christian (parents), providing required forms, and being academically equipped will be considered for enrollment into Covenant's Logic School.
14. Are there leadership opportunities for Logic School students?
Leadership is highly encouraged at Covenant. Logic students may participate in Student Council, the Covenant Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society, lead/direct Chapel, work with younger students as 'skills buddies', peer tutoring, etc..
15. How does Covenant approach technology in the classroom?
Each classroom is outfitted with a Prometheon projector so that teachers may incorporate multimedia into their instruction. However, for the students, Covenant has chosen to keep the classroom emphasis on the content of the curriculum rather than on technology. Following the classical methodology of strong, developmentally appropriate instruction, technology is one of the tools teachers and students use. Covenant does provide a computer lab for grades 6th-8th. This allows them to become familiar with Microsoft Office and to develop their typing skills. Our 8th grade graduates are well prepared in the technology area to excel in their high school technology experience.
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