Website: https://thecovenantschool.com/
The Covenant School is a private Christian school located in Nashville, Tennessee. According to its website, the school serves students from PreSchool through 6th grade, with the stated mission, “As a private Christian school, it is our mission to shepherd our students’ hearts, empower their minds, and celebrate their childhood.” Its motto is “Shepherding Hearts, Empowering Minds, Celebrating Childhood,” and the school describes every child as “Known, Loved, & Prepared.” The campus sits on over 12 acres in the Green Hills area of Nashville.
Programs
The school organizes its academics into four main divisions: “PreSchool – PreKindergarten,” “Kindergarten – 2nd Grade,” “3rd & 4th Grade,” and “Ignite: The 5th and 6th Grade Experience.” Additional offerings listed include “Learning Services,” “Traditions,” enrichment classes, AfterCare, and health and wellness programming. A curriculum overview is made available through the school’s Rubicon Atlas portal.
The school’s teaching approach is built on three principles it describes as Intentionality, Curiosity, and Authenticity. Teachers are characterized as “dedicated to knowing each child and differentiating instruction,” and the school states it values “the curiosity embedded in the heart and mind of every child” through student-centered teaching. Daily chapel and leadership opportunities are part of the program, and faith-based learning is integrated across instruction.
Arts programs include Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Music. Athletic offerings span Cross Country, Soccer, Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, and Track & Field. The school also lists a summer camp program on its main navigation.
About
The Covenant School identifies itself as a private Christian school and emphasizes a small community where each child is personally known. The website lists Trudy Waters as Head of School. According to figures published on the site, the school maintains an 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio, 50% of faculty hold advanced degrees, and 70% of teachers have more than 5 years of experience. The school states that it intentionally ends at 6th grade to preserve the childhood experience. A therapy dog is present on campus, and the grounds include an outdoor play area the school calls “Berryville.”
Location & Contact
The Covenant School is located at 33 Burton Hills Blvd, Nashville, TN 37215, in the Green Hills area. The school’s published phone number is 615-467-2313. Its website includes sections for About, Admissions, Academics, Arts, Athletics, Student Life, Support, Summer Camp, a Calendar, and a Blog.
Additional Information
The school describes a faculty that integrates Christian faith across instruction and emphasizes a growth mindset approach to learning. Teachers are presented as experts in their fields who are dedicated to both academic achievement and personal growth, and the school states that professional development is emphasized for staff. Its website footer references an affiliation with SAIS. The website also notes that all staff members maintain a personal relationship with Christ and that each child is meant to be personally known within a small community. Prospective families can access admissions information and a school calendar directly through the site navigation, and the school maintains a blog with updates.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (thecovenantschool.com).