Covenant Christian Academy, a classical, Christian school in Springfield, has announced its new initiative to make Christian education more affordable to the average family in today’s economic environment.

The school will reduce tuition to $250 per month for the 2009-2010 school year. Offering pre-kindergarten for 4-year-olds through eighth grade this fall, CCA plans to add a grade each year through 12th grade. Class sizes will be limited to 8 to 10 students per teacher.

In contrast to the secular mandate to ignore God’s existence, Covenant Christian Academy emphasizes the importance of recognizing that God is the center of all things, and true education is no exception. The dedicated, experienced staff helps students realize that God is present every day in all areas of life, not just in church on Sunday mornings. Using biblically based curriculum, the truth, beauty and goodness of God is taught in all subjects including Bible, history, science, math, literature, music, art, etc. The school seeks to partner with families that hold these values and support the vision of raising up a Godly generation.

Applications are being accepted through May 31. Students will be selected from the pool of applications received by that date. Applications received after May 31 will be considered only if space is available. You may receive an application by visiting the school’s Web site, www.ccaeffingham.com, or by calling the school office at 754-1511. Covenant Christian Academy is an independent classical Christian school located on the campus of Life Baptist Church, 1541 Highway 21 S., Springfield.

Covenant Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies and other school-administered programs.