We are excited you are joining the Covenant Day community! We hope this guidebook will serve as a helpful introduction, but please let the Admissions Office or your ambassador family know if you have any additional questions.
CONTACT INFO
Who do I call?
MAIN NUMBERS
Main Number
Lower School
Middle School
High School
704-847-2385
704-708-6128 (Fax: 704-246-1645)
704-708-6135 (Fax: 704-708-6178)
704-708-6186 (Fax: 704-708-6149)
Business Office Fax 704-844-8628
SCHOOL HOURS*
JK/K
8:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
LS (1-5) 8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
MS (6-8) 8:15 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.
HS (9-12) 8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
*All grades have an 8:50 a.m. start on Wednesdays
SCHOOL ADDRESS
800 Fullwood Lane Matthews, NC 28105
DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
Academic Resources Director Sherry Greco
Admissions Director Jennifer Billiard
Alumni & Grandparents Meagan O’Connell
Ambassador Program Cass Shortt and Casey Parrish
Associate Head of School Jason Klohr
Athletic Director Mike Freace
Billing/Tuition/Financial Aid Christen Marshall
Booster Club CDSBooster@covenantday.org
Communications & Marketing Director Katherine Hetherington
Development Director Jessica Crumpton
Executive Assistant to Head of School Marian Lambert
Extended Day Program Carmen Welty
Fine Arts Director Sherie-Beth Wilson
Guidance (gr. 9-10) Kim Macurda
Guidance (gr. 11-12) Heather Mills
Head of School Mark Helmer
HR Manager Deana Kocylowsky
HS Administrative Assistant Stacie Brandenburg
HS Counselor Emily Lee
HS Laptop Questions Janice Agle
HS Interim Principal Britton Goodling
International Students Cass Shortt
Lions Den Online Store LionsDen@covenantday.org
LS Administrative Assistant Mary Margaret Murray
LS Assistant Principal Krissy Rafidi
LS Counselor Ginny Schmidt
LS Nurse Sara Narveson
LS Principal Mike Wiersma
MS Assistant Principal Ryan Fuderer
MS Administrative Assistant Christine Whelchel
MS Counselor Sarah Garbarino
MS Principal Donna Deans
MS/HS Nurse Shannon McCrory
Parents Association CDSPA@covenantday.org
Registrar Jennifer Harding
Restoration and Sustainability Director Rebeca Burnett
Room Moms CDSRoomMoms@covenantday.org
Room Reservations Marian Lambert
Spiritual Formation Director
Phil Davis
Student Culture Director Stephanie Hayes
Summer Camps
Meghan Parks
COMMUNICATION Channels
Covenant Day communicates essential information to parents through email, text, and social media. Communication channels include:
New Lions News: New CDS families (April - July)
Lions Weekly: All-school email (Fridays)
Lower, Middle, and High School News: Email from principals (Mondays)
Anchored: Email from Head of School, Mark Helmer (Periodically)
Special Updates: Utilized for special information such as weather delays or unplanned school closings
TEXT
Text messages may be sent to communicate time-sensitive information.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow us on Instagram @covenantday (main account) and @covenantdaylions (athletics account) and on Facebook @covenantday.
MOBILE APP
The CDS mobile app is your one-stop solution to stay updated on the school calendar, athletics schedule, and more. Plus, you can conveniently log in to LionsWeb and MyCDS through the app.
SPORTSYOU
Athletics communicates with players and parents using the SportsYou platform. See page 31 for additional information.
ONLINE AND PRINTED DIRECTORY
Find the faculty/staff directory on our website. A student/family directory can be accessed by logging into the MyCDS portal. In addition, a printed family directory is mailed to all current families each fall.
COMMUNICATION Parent Portals
There are three password-protected parent portals for accessing resources, financials, report cards, forms, etc.
MyCDS (FACTS): In the MyCDS portal, you can update your demographic information, view your student(s) grades/report cards, find a classmate in the online directory, complete medical and athletic forms, re-enroll your student(s), and more. Access the MyCDS portal from the top right of the CDS website and use your unique username and password to log in.
Magnus Health: Medical and athletic forms are in Magnus Health. All enrolled CDS students automatically have an account in Magnus Health that can be accessed through the MyCDS portal. Once in the MyCDS portal, click on “Student,” then choose “Medical,” then click “Login” to access the Magnus Health section (you will NOT need a separate password for Magnus).
LionsWeb: In LionsWeb, you can access resources and documents, including handbooks, policies, uniform guidelines, carpool maps, summer assignments, supply lists, class lists (available in August), links to report an absence online, and more. Access LionsWeb from the link at the top right of the CDS website and use the passkey (cdslions) to log in.
If you are experiencing issues with MyCDS (FACTS) or Magnus Health, please contact Jennifer Harding at jharding@covenantday.org. For questions about LionsWeb, contact communications@covenantday.org.
CARPOOL Map Key
COVENANT DAY
(Blue Bldg)
A-C Lower School
D High School
E Middle School
CDS ATHLETICS
(Red Squares)
1 Auxiliary Gym
CHRIST
COVENANT (Red Bldg)
F Worship Center
G Community Life Center (CLC)
Note: Warner Park Athletic fields are located across Hwy 51 and are not included on this map.
2 Main CDS Gym/Strength and Conditioning Facility
3 CDS Tennis Courts
4 Fullwood Field
5 Covenant Field/Davis Track
LOWER SCHOOL CARPOOL
Families with lower school students will receive a carpool packet (in the youngest child’s classroom) at the Back-to-School Kickoff. The packet will include a map and a pink, blue, or green carpool placard. JK/K families will receive carpool placards from their teachers during the first week of school.
Drop-off: Students may be dropped off as early as 7:30 a.m.; however, most parents drop off students between 7:45 a.m. and 8:05 a.m. All lower school students are dropped off utilizing the pink carpool line adjacent to the playground and gym. JK/K students dropped off in the pink carpool line will proceed directly from the gym to their classrooms in the B building accompanied by a student helper or teacher. Parents may also choose to walk their JK/K students to their classrooms instead of dropping them off. Lower school students in grades 1-5 are dropped off at the gym and directed to one of two rotating supervised locations: the playground or the gym. Students are dismissed to their classes at 8:05 a.m. (8:40 a.m. on Wednesdays).
Pick-up: All three carpool lines (pink, blue, and green) are utilized during afternoon pick-up from 3:00 - 3:15 p.m. Follow the map and signs that coordinate with your carpool placard color; place your carpool placard in your window, and your student will be delivered to your car. If a student is not picked up by 3:15 p.m., they will be sent to Extended Day and charged accordingly.
Carpooling with Another Family: If you have a student in grades JK-5 and know of another family or families with whom you wish to carpool, please complete the carpool registration form online in the LionsWeb. If you are not carpooling with another family, you do not need to register online. If you are looking for a family to carpool with, visit the online directory in MyCDS, select your student’s grade, and sort by zip code to find families in your area. You may also post a request on the “Friends Who Love Covenant Day School” Facebook group.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CARPOOL
There are no carpool placards for middle school. Middle school students may be dropped off no earlier than 7:30 a.m. The school day begins at 8:15 a.m. (8:50 a.m. on Wednesdays), and dismissal is at 3:10 p.m. Any middle school student not picked up or engaged in a supervised school-sponsored activity such as athletics, fine arts, etc., by 3:25 p.m. will be sent to Extended Day and charged accordingly.
HIGH SCHOOL CARPOOL
There are no carpool placards for high school. High school students may be dropped off starting at 7:30 a.m., and the school day begins at 8:15 a.m. (8:50 a.m. on Wednesdays). High school students may be picked up starting at 3:15 p.m. Unless participating in a supervised activity after school, high school students should be picked up from campus by 4:00 p.m.
PROGRAMS Extended Day PROGRAMS Dining
Covenant Day’s Extended Day Program offers JK through 8th-grade students a nurturing, Christ-centered environment after the regular school day ends. Because we understand each family has different needs, we provide flexibility in the program. Parents can register their students in one or more of our 1.5 hour session options: 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. (for JK/K only), 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., and 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Parents can also choose how many days per week they wish to use the program and vary their usage from month to month. In addition, extracurricular classes allow students to explore their interests. Class offerings vary and information is communicated periodically as new offerings are available. To learn more or register, visit the LionsWeb.
Covenant Day partners with Flik Independent School Dining to provide various wellbalanced, nutritious, and allergy-friendly meal options for purchase daily. Students can choose hot and cold main dishes, including vegetarian and gluten-free options, vegetables, salads, a deli option, fresh fruit, and a la carte items. Breakfast and snacks are available for middle and high school students in the High School Student Commons. Flik will work with any parent concerned about their child’s dietary needs. To purchase food, students use their own declining balance, allowing parents to add funds through myschoolbucks.com. Students will provide the cashier with their unique pin number to pay for their meal. Parents can eat with their students by using the pin number of their child. Purchasing history can be obtained from myschoolbucks.com. Monthly menus are available on the LionsWeb and the CDS mobile app.
PROGRAMS Summer Camps
Summer camp at Covenant Day is a great way for new students of all ages to become more comfortable on campus and meet new friends! We offer various options, including Cub Camp for rising JK campers and Little Lions Camp for rising kindergarten campers. Each session is led by staff committed to nurturing students in the love of God and the formation of Christian character. Lunch care and before/after care is available. Registration typically opens in January.
Learn more and register at covenantday.org/summercamps!
UNIFORMS Lower School
LOWER SCHOOL UNIFORM HIGHLIGHTS
• All uniform bottoms must be purchased from the CDS-approved list at Lands’ End. Tops may come from any store, but they cannot have a logo unless it is a CDS logo.
• Girls must wear monkey-bar or bike shorts under their skirts and jumpers.
• Shoes must be closed-toed. Tennis shoes are allowed all days, including on chapel days, except for specifically designated chapel days or programs in which dark dress shoes are required.
• Teachers of lower school grades may request that students wear specific color polos by class when they go on field trips. Red, navy and white are the colors used for this purpose, and it is good to have these colors in your uniform inventory.
• Every Friday is Spirit Friday! Students may wear a CDS t-shirt or sweatshirt on Fridays with their uniform bottoms. The first Friday of each month is jeans day. Students may wear jeans or modest-length jean shorts with either a uniform shirt, a CDS t-shirt, or a CDS sweatshirt.
• Students are required to wear the chapel uniform on Wednesdays. Any outerwear worn over the chapel uniform must be navy if kept on in class (cardigans, sweatshirts, jackets, etc.).
Lower and middle school students wear uniforms, and high school students follow a dress code. Please see LionsWeb (passkey: cdslions) for complete uniform and dress code guidelines.
SAMPLE UNIFORM STARTER GUIDE FOR LOWER SCHOOL GIRLS:
• Four to five Lands’ End bottoms (shorts, pants, skirts, or jumpers) from the approved list
• Four to five solid-color polo shirts (red, white, navy, light blue, hunter green, or yellow)
• One plaid Lands’ End jumper for chapel
• One white short or long-sleeved Peter Pan collar shirt for chapel
• One to two CDS sweatshirts (any color; hoodies are most popular)
• Bike shorts and leggings to go under skirts and jumpers
• One CDS t-shirt for Spirit Fridays
• Navy sweater or sweatshirt for chapel
SAMPLE UNIFORM STARTER GUIDE FOR LOWER SCHOOL BOYS:
• Four to five Lands’ End bottoms (shorts or pants) from the approved list
• One navy Lands’ End bottom (shorts or pants) for chapel
• One navy Lands’ End pant for special occasions
• One short or long-sleeve white oxford button-down shirt for chapel
• Four to five solid-color polo shirts (red, white, navy, light blue, hunter green, or yellow)
• One to two CDS sweatshirts (any color; hoodies are most popular)
• One CDS t-shirt for Spirit Fridays
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR USED SCHOOL UNIFORMS?
Join the CDS Consignment
Facebook Group
“Covenant Day School
Uniform Buy/Sell Group”
COVENANT DAY ONLINE SCHOOL STORE
Our online store, the Lions Den, is your onestop shop for CDS gear, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, hair bows, car magnets, stickers, and more! Visit the Lions Den at covenantday.org/store.
UNIFORMS Middle School
MIDDLE SCHOOL UNIFORM HIGHLIGHTS
• Basic Uniform: All students must wear uniform bottoms from the approved Lands’ End school list (navy or khaki) and a solid short or longsleeve polo shirt. Solid-colored sweatshirts, sweaters, and lightweight jackets are also allowed over polo shirts for additional warmth. A small manufacturer’s lapel logo is permitted. However, additional logos, graphics, etc., are not allowed.
• Chapel Dress: All students must wear navy tops: polos, sweaters, sweatshirts, and approved Lands’ End khaki uniform bottoms on chapel days.
• Friday Jeans Day: Students are allowed (not required) to wear long jeans free from rips or holes on Fridays. In addition to the normal school dress code for tops, students may wear CDS t-shirts to promote school spirit.
• Windy Gap: Students must wear clothing that is modest in length and fit. Spaghetti-strap shirts are not permitted, and girls must wear modest onepiece swimsuits for swimming.
DRESS CODE High School
HIGH SCHOOL DRESS CODE HIGHLIGHTS
• While high school students are not required to wear uniforms, we encourage them to strive for modesty, moderation, cleanliness, neatness, and appropriateness.
• Professional dress days include designated chapels, assemblies, special events, and other programs held in the Worship Center.
• Specific standards for high school students are available in early summer in the Parent/Student Handbook posted in LionsWeb.
COURSE SELECTION Middle School COURSE SELECTION High School
ELECTIVES
In the late spring, students receive elective course descriptions and instructions for selecting two electives online. Students rank electives by preference. We work hard to place students in their first or second choice, if not both. Class schedules will be available at the Back-to-School Kickoff in August.
ENGLISH AND MATH PLACEMENT
The English and math department chairs place students in regular or honors English and math classes based on information received during the admissions process, including ISEE scores and writing samples, grades in prior coursework, the CDS English test/writing sample, and the CDS math assessment. Students being considered for honors placement may be required to take a placement test in June. The math and English departments will provide further information in June after the end of the current school year.
FINE ARTS OPPORTUNITIES
Tryouts for High School Worship Band and the Auditioned Theater Class were held in April. Tryouts for the middle school musical will take place in August. Additional information will be sent in the summer New Lions News.
Your acceptance packet included a course selection form and a complete list of course descriptions. Hopefully, you have already met with one of our guidance counselors to finalize your courses. If you have not met with a guidance counselor, please contact Kim Macurda at kmacurda@ covenantday.org (freshmen and sophomores) or Heather Mills at hmills@ covenantday.org (juniors and seniors).
SUMMER INFO Supply Lists SUMMER INFO Windy Gap Volunteers
Middle and high school students travel to Windy Gap in August to kick off the new school year! In addition to teachers and staff, parents have the opportunity to volunteer. Because Windy Gap is such a fun trip, we often have a waiting list of parents who want to participate. Since you are a new family, we want to make you aware of this great opportunity to serve, fellowship with our faculty, and get to know our students!
The 2026-2027 school year trip dates are Monday, August 17 - Wednesday, August 19 for high school and Wednesday, August 19 - Friday, August 21 for middle school. For more information or to add your name to the list of potential volunteers, contact Middle School Teacher and Windy Gap Coordinator Jane Burns at jburns@covenantday.org or High School Teacher and Windy Gap Coordinator Brian Jameson at bjameson@covenantday.org.
LOWER SCHOOL
School supply lists are available on LionsWeb in early June. Lower school parents can order most school supplies as a complete package. See the New Lions News for the link to order. The package is not a requirement and is provided only for your convenience. You can choose to have the package delivered to the school for free or to your home and pay for shipping. If you opt to have your student’s supplies delivered to the school, they will be placed in your student’s classroom before the first day of school in August. For free shipping to the school, order by June 16. You may still order after June 16 and pay shipping to your home until August 28. All orders must be placed by August 28.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Supply lists for each grade are available on LionsWeb in early June. Typical supplies include binders, notebooks, and locker shelves. The school provides a planner for all middle school students.
HIGH SCHOOL
High school students receive supply lists (if any) from each individual teacher at the beginning of the year. Most students purchase a spiral notebook or three-ring binder for each class, a locker shelf, pens, pencils, and highlighters. The school provides a planner for each new student.
SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS
In early June, summer assignments for lower, middle, and high school are available on the LionsWeb. High school English, math, some world languages, and some AP courses have required summer assignments.
TECHNOLOGY USE Laptops TECHNOLOGY USE Technology Program
High school students are required to purchase a laptop for use both on and off campus. In early summer, updated technology policies and guidelines are available on LionsWeb.
PURCHASED LAPTOP SPECIFICATIONS:
• Windows 11 or current Mac Operating Systems
• All Windows updates and patches must be installed and running
• Wireless Network Card – must be 802.11n and able to connect to a 5 Ghz network
• Integrated camera, speakers, microphone, and a headphone jack
• It is strongly recommended that the laptop have a standard USB port (or a USB adapter) for software or driver installation
• Chromebooks or Apple based tablets (iPad, Surface, etc.) will not run necessary school applications and are not acceptable for school use
CDS TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT SUPPORT
The Technology Department will help manage CDS network issues for all laptops. This includes initial network connectivity while on campus, installation of student printers in the high school building, and assistance in accessing and activating CDS-provided software. We will filter internet access for all students on campus and connected to the CDS student wireless network. The student is responsible for securing their data by backup or cloud storage.
High school students are required to purchase a laptop for use both on and off campus. In early summer, updated technology policies and guidelines are available on LionsWeb.
Middle school faculty use technology intentionally and purposefully. Students have access to Chromebooks, and technology policies and guidelines are available on LionsWeb starting in early summer.
ATTENDANCE Appointments & Absences MEDICAL Illness & Medications
LATE ARRIVALS & APPOINTMENTS
Lower school students arriving after 8:15 a.m. (8:50 a.m. on Wednesdays) or after the teachers have left the curbside drop-off area must be accompanied to the lower school office in their building and signed in by a parent. The receptionist will provide a tardy slip for the student to take to his or her classroom. Parents can say their goodbyes in the lobby and students may walk back to the classrooms to join their class. If a student needs to leave early for an appointment or illness, a parent must sign them out with the receptionist in their respective school office.
Middle school students arriving after 8:15 a.m. (8:50 a.m. on Wednesdays) must report to the middle school office for a tardy slip before reporting to class. Middle school students must have their parent/guardian come to the front office to sign their student in or out if arriving late or leaving early.
High school students arriving after 8:15 a.m. (8:50 a.m. on Wednesdays) must report to the high school office to sign in before going to class. Please refer to the Parent/Student Handbook on LionsWeb for more information about student sign-in or sign-out and all attendance policies.
ABSENCES
Lower and Middle School: Please complete the online absence form found on the CDS app, LionsWeb, or via the links below, and email your student’s teachers directly to arrange for missed work.
Lower School covenantday.org/lsabsence Middle School covenantday.org/msabsence
High School: Please send an email from your parent email address listed in FACTS to hsattendance@covenantday.org with your student’s name, date of absence, time of arrival/dismissal (if applicable), and reason for absence.
ILLNESS
Covenant Day’s health policies and procedures are available in LionsWeb under the “Medical” tab and are also linked in Magnus Health. These policies include guidelines for returning to school after fever, vomiting/ diarrhea, and bacterial infections such as strep. Please review and sign off on these policies in Magnus Health before the school year begins.
MEDICATIONS
If your child will need or may need any medication (over-the-counter or prescription) during the school year, please complete the Medication Authorization Form in Magnus Health. The pertinent Action Plan/Care Plan must also be completed for students with asthma, food allergies, insect allergies, seizures, diabetes, or other chronic medical conditions. Both of these forms must be signed by a physician. A Student Agreement for SelfCarried Medication form is required for middle and high school students who want to carry emergency medications.
All required medical forms are available in the MyCDS portal under Student/Medical. Certain forms must be signed by a physician and a parent and uploaded to Magnus Health in MyCDS. Prescription medications should be given to the respective school office. All health concerns should be addressed with the school nurses: Shannon McCrory (Middle/High School) at smccrory@covenantday.org or Sara Narveson (Lower School) at snarveson@covenantday.org.
Athletic Director Mike Freace mfreace@covenantday.org
Assistant Athletic Director Michael Laney mlaney@covenantday.org
Assistant Athletic Director Aja Teich ateich@covenantday.org
Athletic Coordinator Rebecca Seibert rseibert@covenantday.org
Athletic Operations Daniel Blaze dblaze@covenantday.org
For summer workouts and fall sports information, see pages 26-34. If you have interest in a winter or spring sport, contact Aja Teich.
ATHLETICS Contacts Summer Workouts
Over the summer, CDS students can take advantage of summer workout opportunities to prepare for the 2026-2027 school year. Two athletic forms must be provided to the athletic department BEFORE participating in a summer workout. The forms can be found on LionsWeb.
• A NCISAA Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation: Pages 1 and 2 must be completed, dated, and signed by a parent. Pages 3 and 4 must be completed, dated, and signed by a doctor.
• Novant Permission to Treat – must be completed, signed, and dated by the student and parent.
Forms must be emailed to Athletic Trainer Blair Anderes at banderes@ novanthealth.org BEFORE the first day of participation.
For more information about CDS summer workout opportunities, please join the SportsYou page of the sport you are interested in or contact Rebecca Seibert at rseibert@covenantday.org.
ATHLETICS Fall Sports Info
MAGNUS PAPERWORK
All athletes must have a current (within the last year) physical on file using the NCISAA Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation form. Parents must also complete the Athletic Handbook acknowledgment, Athletic Parental Permission, NCISAA Consent to Participate and Release, Novant HealthPermission to Treat, and NCISAA Athletic Concussion forms.
• All paperwork must be completed via Magnus, accessible through the MyCDS Portal under Student/Medical.
• You will receive an email in late June when the 2026-2027 forms are available to update.
• Please complete and upload all Magnus forms by Thursday, July 23, so we can review them and clear your athlete to participate. Forms uploaded at the last minute will prevent your athlete from participating in tryouts and practice.
Questions about paperwork should be directed to Athletic Trainer Blair Anderes at banderes@novanthealth.org.
6TH-GRADE STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
Due to our conference guidelines, 6th-grade students are eligible to participate in fall tryouts for cut and non-cut sports in the following scenarios:
Field Hockey, Boys Soccer, Girls Tennis, and Volleyball (cut sports)
• Provided there are not enough 7th and 8th graders to complete a primary roster, 6th graders can try out. If there is overwhelming interest from 7th and 8th graders and a second team is needed, 6th graders can try out to complete the roster.
Football (non-cut sport)
• As a non-cut sport, 6th graders can participate in football; however, they will only be allowed to participate in the “5th quarter” of games with coach approval.
Cross Country (non-cut sport)
• As a non-cut sport, 6th graders can participate in cross country; however, they will only be allowed to participate in non-conference meets.
In any scenario above, 6th graders will try out against other 6th graders. 6th graders will NOT make a team over a 7th or 8th grader. Our conference prioritizes 7th and 8th-grade participation; however, the athletic department would rather file for hardship to supplement the primary roster with 6th graders than eliminate teams with insufficient numbers.
SHUTTLE SERVICE
A shuttle bus to Warner Park is available for students needing transportation on regular school days. The shuttle will pick up athletes in the crosswalk area of Covenant Church Lane immediately after school. The first shuttle departs at 3:25 p.m., and the final shuttle departs at 3:40 p.m. This is a drop-off service only. Parents are responsible for picking up their athlete(s) at Warner Park after practices and games.
SIGN-UPS
Students and parents must complete the following two steps to express their interest in fall sports and receive communication from the coach. Please note that some teams will have tryouts. Completing the following steps does NOT guarantee a spot on the roster.
• Every student MUST indicate their interest in signing up for one (or more) fall sports by completing the Google Form link found in LionsWeb using the Athletics link. If the athlete is interested in multiple sports, complete this form for EACH SPORT.
• All sports teams will utilize the SportsYou platform for all team-related communications, including logistics and details surrounding tryouts.
ATHLETICS AND FINE ARTS PARTICIPATION
The Athletics and Fine Arts Departments desire students to participate in their choice of extracurricular activities. Participation on a sports team and in a Fine Arts production during the same season is difficult and, in most circumstances, is not possible. If you have questions about fall sports, contact Aja Teich at ateich@covenantday.org.
ATHLETICS Fall Sports Info
COMMUNICATION
Parents of Middle & High School Athletes
The SportsYou platform is the primary communication tool for CDS athletics, coaches, parents, and athletes. To receive communications regarding tryouts and updates throughout the season, all parents must create a free SportsYou account. When creating an account, please select Family as your role and enter your child’s name. Once you have created an account, use the codes below to access the team(s) that interest your student.
Middle School Athletes do not need to create an account since coaches only communicate with MS parents using this communication platform.
High School Athletes MUST create an account separate from their parent’s account as high school coaches will communicate with both players and parents using this platform.
Cross Country MS QKPHYATR
Cross Country Varsity H3KJRJT4
Field Hockey MS PKV3T9M2
Field Hockey Varsity/JV EMVN7V7G
Football MS HJMJFX7T
Football Varsity/JV 473VZZTL
Golf Girls V (7-12) HQKL3AA7
Soccer Boys MS FMDKKHU7
Soccer Boys Varsity/JV 4EN226XD
Tennis Girls MS 9SD48JKL
Tennis Girls Varsity/JV PSSVK2NT
Volleyball MS (A&B) YH5ZS3LK
Volleyball Varsity/JV NFGSVSCV
ATHLETICS Fall Sports Info
Middle and high school parents and high school athletes, please join the SportsYou team for your sport(s) to gain access to start dates, summer workouts, and tryout information. Fall sports tryouts begin August 3.
VARSITY AND MS FALL CHEER
• Contact Natalie Tinsley | nkekaualua@gmail.com
• Tryouts for MS and HS Fall Cheer were held in May.
VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY
• Contact Brannon Brooks | brannonbrooks@gmail.com
• For girls and boys in grades 9-12.
• Voluntary summer workouts begin in June. Dates and times will be available via SportsYou.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY
• Head Coach Jim Parrish | jparrish@covenantday.org
• For girls and boys in grades 6-8. 6th graders CANNOT participate in conference meets.
• Voluntary summer workouts begin in June. Dates and times will be available via SportsYou.
VARSITY AND JV GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY
• Head Coach Rachael Klohr | rklohr@covenantday.org
• Varsity is for girls in grades 9-12. JV is for girls in grades 9-11.
• Athletes must provide all equipment - mouth guard, shin guards, stick, and cleats.
MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY
• Head Coach Ashley Chastain | achastain10@gmail.com
• For girls in grades 7 and 8. 6th graders may be able to participate, pending roster numbers.
• Athletes must provide all equipment - mouth guard, shin guards, stick, and cleats.
VARSITY AND JV FOOTBALL
• Head Coach Jordan Langs | jlangs@covenantday.org
• Varsity is for boys in grades 9-12. JV is for boys in grades 9 and 10.
• Summer workouts begin in June. Dates and times will be available via SportsYou.
• Athletes must provide a personal girdle and any other personal safety gear.
MS FOOTBALL
• Head Coach Andrew Cambruzzi | acambruzzi@covenantday.org
• For boys in grades 7 and 8. 6th graders may participate, but they will only play in the “5th quarter” with coach approval.
• Summer workouts begin in June. Dates and times will be available via SportsYou.
• Athletes must provide a personal girdle and any other personal safety gear.
VARSITY AND JV BOYS SOCCER
• Head Coach Julius Klohr | jdklohr@covenantday.org
• Varsity is for boys in grades 9-12. JV is for boys in grades 9-11.
• Summer workout dates and times will be available via SportsYou.
• Athletes must provide cleats, age-appropriate shin guards, and personal gear.
MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER
• Head Coach Ryan Fuderer | rfuderer@covenantday.org
• For boys in grades 7 and 8. 6th graders may be able to participate, pending roster numbers.
• Summer workout dates and times will be available via SportsYou.
• Athletes must provide cleats, age-appropriate shin guards, and personal gear.
VARSITY GIRLS TENNIS
• Head Coach David Johnson | djohnson@covenantday.org
• For girls in grades 9-12.
• Athletes must provide rackets, tennis shoes, and personal gear.
MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS
• Head Coach Emily Van Dixhoorn | evandixhoorn@gmail.com
• For girls in grades 7 and 8. 6th graders may be able to participate, pending roster numbers.
• Athletes must provide rackets, tennis shoes, and personal gear.
VARSITY AND JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
• Head Coach Heather Mills | hmills@covenantday.org
• Varsity is for girls in grades 9-12. JV is for girls in grades 9-11.
• Summer workout dates and times will be available via SportsYou.
• Athletes must provide shoes, practice and game shorts, knee pads, and personal gear.
MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALLA TEAM AND B TEAM
• Head Coach Abby Cotton | acotton@covenantday.org
• For girls in grades 7 and 8. 6th graders may be able to participate, pending roster numbers.
• Summer workout dates and times will be available via SportsYou.
• Athletes must provide shoes, practice and game shorts, knee pads, and personal gear.
VARSITY GIRLS GOLF
• Head Coach Aaron Helms | ahelms@txtav.com
• For girls in grades 7-12.
• Practices will be at Pine Lake Golf Course, likely two days per week.
• Athletes must provide shoes, shorts, and clubs. We will order a golf polo shirt for their uniform.
INVESTING IN CDS We’re Better Together
Whether through time, talents, or treasure, we are committed to fostering a vibrant culture of giving and community engagement. Your generosity enhances every aspect of our school beyond basic budgetary needs to strengthen programs and facilities that directly support our mission. Giving comes in many forms, and there are numerous ways to support Covenant Day, each making a meaningful impact. If you want to learn more about any of the items outlined below, please contact development@ covenantday.org. We’d love to connect with you!
LIONS FUND
The Lions Fund (an annual fund) allows the entire CDS community to participate in our mission as we seek to transform hearts and minds for the glory of Jesus Christ. Gifts to the Lions Fund directly support our students, faculty, and staff by uniting our needs through a strategic framework and fostering excellence, mentorship, partnership, discipleship, and service.
GIVING DAY
Giving Day is an exciting 24 hours of giving to the Lions Fund. Every gift makes an impact, no matter the size.
BUSINESS PARTNERS
The Business Partner Program is designed to engage local businesses in advancing the mission and vision of Covenant Day School. We are fortunate to have many outside businesses and CDS families support us through this program. These businesses receive visibility throughout the school year via various campus and communication platforms. Gifts given by these donors support the Lions Fund and create purposeful partnerships with local businesses.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
The Forever Covenant campaign reflects our continued commitment to Christ-centered excellence while building a legacy that will impact generations to come. A key part of this vision is Warner Park, a vibrant space designed to bring our community together, provide our studentathletes with a place to grow and compete at a high level, and offer much-needed shelter during storms in an area currently without a building nearby.
As the campaign continues to gain momentum, we would love the opportunity to meet with you, share more about the vision, and answer your questions. To schedule a meeting, please reach out to development@covenantday.org or learn more by visiting covenantday.org/ forevercovenant.org.
CHECKLIST For New Students
JUNE-JULY
Read New Lions News
Explore MyCDS and LionsWeb
Attend New Family Orientation
Register for Summer Camps
AUGUST
Read principal letter and class list
Attend Back-to-School Kickoff on August 14
Read the weekly principal emails and Lions Weekly
Attend Back-to-School Night(s) after school starts
Set up lunch account
ANYTIME
Purchase CDS t-shirt and hoodie online or at the Back-toSchool Kickoff
Join “Friends Who Love Covenant Day” Facebook Group
Join “Covenant Day School Uniform Buy/Sell” Facebook Group
Follow CDS on social media
JUNE-JULY
Order uniforms from Lands’ End
Complete summer math and reading assignments
Complete Magnus forms, including uploading Medical
Authorization form and immunization records
Order/purchase school supplies from supply list
Complete carpool registration (if carpooling)
AUGUST
Register for Extended Day
Complete Approved Class Driver forms
JUNE-JULY
Order uniforms from Lands’ End
Complete summer math and reading assignments
Complete Magnus forms, including uploading Medication
Authorization, NCISAA Pre-Participation Physical Form, immunization records, and Windy Gap forms
Select two elective courses (if not already completed)
Purchase school supplies from supply list
Attend summer athletic workouts
AUGUST
Register for Extended Day
Audition for middle school musical
Attend middle school fall sports tryouts
JUNE-JULY
Review high school dress code guidelines
Complete required summer assignments for English, math, world languages, and/or AP courses in which you are enrolled
Complete Magnus forms, including uploading Medication
Authorization, NCISAA Pre-Participation Physical Form, immunization records, and Windy Gap forms
Complete course selection form (if not already completed)
Schedule meeting with guidance (if not already completed)
Attend summer athletic workouts
Purchase laptop
Attend high school fall sports tryouts
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