"Our primary goal is to

provide a quality, college-preparatory, Christ-centered environment where

our kids can grow spiritually and academically," Fourman continued.

"We strive to provide a partnership with Christian families who are

in Bible-believing churches for the education of their children."

Eighth-grade students, and

members of Grace's first graduating class, Jeremiah Redman and Tonia Kerner

are looking forward to the expansion. "I think it will be good to

be in an environment where there is discipline and we can learn,"

commented Jeremiah.

"I'm excited to be able

to stay here at Grace," said Tonia. "It's a really good school."

Grace Christian Academy began

in 1990 educating children in grades preschool K-4 through sixth grade.

In 1994 the school added a seventh grade and an eighth grade in 1995.

The school is a member of the Association of Christian School International,

the Georgia Association of Christian Schools, and the American Association

of Christian Schools.

The school provides many extracurricular

activities for their students including a sports program, academic competitions,

music and band, school-wide computer and Internet access, and extended

care services.

Grace Christian Academy is

a ministry of Fayette Bible Church on McDonough Road in Fayetteville.