"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.