Print

Share

• Email to a friend
• Add This

Article Rating

Current Rating: (

0

/5)

Low High

(Rated

0

times)

By Dale Heberlig, September 8, 2006

Last updated: Friday, September 8, 2006 8:51 AM EDT

Bethel Christian Academy celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary this school year with many changes.

The school will become independent and change its name to Carlisle Christian Academy. CCA will also offer its first twelfth grade class this year and, in turn, its first commencement ceremony in the spring of 2007.

New administrator

Leadership changes are in place at the school this year as well.

In June, 2006 the School Advisory Board accepted the resignation of the former principal and appointed Matthew Tuckey as administrator.

“The name change is simply a reflection of our marketing approach. There was confusion among families between the Bethel church, day care, and school. The new name allows families to better identify with who we are and what we provide," says Tuckey.

“The school has been blessed in its ability to continue to provide a quality, Christian education to local families for the past twenty-five years. This year marks a new beginning for the school, which is now positioned to facilitate another twenty-five years of growth while serving families throughout South Central Pennsylvania," he says.

School independent

Carlisle Christian Academy will remain in its current location at 1412 Holly Pike, Carlisle, sharing a campus with Bethel Assembly of God and Bethel Day Care. Although now an independent school, the relationship among the three organizations remains strong.

"CCA will continue to work closely with the church and day care to collaboratively expand the scope of each ministry," says Tuckey.

Carlisle Christian Academy serves grades pre-K through 12 and offers before and after school care, full-day summer camp programs, the Discovery Program, Classroom Plus, fine arts, drama, and athletic programs.

Home-schooled youth may also register for select programs. CCA’s core focus is to provide a sound Christ-centered education to the children of South Central Pennsylvania. Currently, CCA has over 125 children enrolled and accepts new student applications throughout the year.