Covenant Christian Academy (Covenant) is a Pre-K – 12 classical and Christian school founded in 1997 by parents interested in giving their children a challenging Christian education based on the medieval model of the trivium.*
Student Body
We have over 250 students enrolled at Covenant. Our students come from all areas of Harrisburg and its surrounding suburban and rural areas.
Organizational Structure
Board governed, administratively operated, parent supported.
Academic Emphasis
Classical, college-preparatory.
Curriculum
Upper School students take two courses in Logic, which is then integrated into their study of all subjects. They also complete three courses in Rhetoric, applying their study of eloquent speech and writing to assignments in other courses and to the presentation and defense of their senior theses. Integration between subjects is emphasized, as well as the application of a biblical worldview to all areas of study. Students are taught Latin and Spanish.
School Atmosphere
Orderly, peaceful, enthusiastic, warm.
Average Class Size
- Kindergarten: 12
- Grades 1–6: 18–24
- Grades 7–12: 16–22
Administrative Structure
Headmaster, Upper School Dean, Grammar School Dean.
School Membership and Accreditation
Covenant maintains membership in the Association of Classical and Christian Schools and is fully accredited through Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Number of Churches Represented
Over 50.
Athletic Programs
- Boys Cross-Country (grades 7–12)
- Boys Soccer (grades 5–12)
- Boys Basketball (grades 5–12)
- Girls Cross-Country (grades 7–12)
- Girls Basketball (grades 5–12)
- Girls Volleyball (grades 5–12)
- Girls Soccer (grades 5–8)
- Girls Soccer co-op with Harrisburg Academy (9–12)
- Intramural Sports Programs: i.e. IM Volleyball (grades 1–12), Basketball (grades 1–8), and Grammar School Running Club (grades 1–6)
Electives
Covenant offers a variety of electives for our students. Academic electives have included choir, orchestra, guitar, song-writing, ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, and Microsoft Excel. Leisure electives have included set building and design (in preparation for our theatre performances), weight lifting, cooking, cross-stitch, and Kung Fu.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Click here to view our tuition rates. Scholarships are available and are awarded annually. More information is available on the financial aid page.
Facility
Covenant moved to its current campus in September 2009 on 40 acres of hilltop land. Our building offers spacious classrooms, cafeteria, gym, music room, art rooms, science lab, an elevator, and more.
Transportation
Most public school districts will transport students to Covenant so long as the edge of the busing district is within ten miles from campus (by publicly maintained roadways). Districts currently busing students to Covenant include Central Dauphin, Lower Dauphin, Susquehanna, Derry Township, Steelton-Highspire, Middletown, Harrisburg, East Pennsboro, Susquenita, West Shore, Mechanicsburg, and Cumberland Valley.
National Merit Awards
Class of 2005 (six graduates)
- Letter of Commendation: 1
- Finalist: 2
Class of 2007 (eight graduates)
- Letter of Commendation: 2
- Scholar: 1
Class of 2009 (four graduates)
- Finalist: 1
Class of 2010 (six graduates)
- Letter of Commendation 1
- Finalist: 1
Class of 2011 (sixteen graduates)
- Letter of Commendation: 3
- Semi-Finalist: 2
Class of 2012 (ten graduates)
- Letter of Commendation: 2
- Scholar: 1
Class of 2014 (sixteen graduates)
- Letter of Commendation: 3
National Merit Winners
Students Awarded a Letter of Commendation
- Covenant: 33%
- National: 4%
Students Awarded as Finalist
- Covenant: 13%
- National: 1.2%
Students Awarded as Scholars
- Covenant: 5%
- National: .1%
Covenant Graduates Have Been Accepted at the Following Colleges
Anderson University (SC)
Arizona State University
Art Academy of Cincinnati
Bloomsburg University
Boston College
Bucknell University
Calvin College
Cornell University
Covenant College
Delaware Valley College
Drexel University (Honors College)
Duke University
Duquesne University
East Stroudsburg University
Eastern University
Edinboro University
Fordham University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Gordon College
Grove City College
Haverford College
Harvard University
Hillsdale College
Houghton College
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Honors College)
Ithaca College
James Madison University
Lancaster Bible College
Liberty University
Loyola University
Louisiana Tech University
Maryland Institute College of Arts
Messiah College (Honors College)
Millersville University
Mississippi College
North Park University
Northeastern University
Ohio State University
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Penn State University (Honors College – Main Campus)
Pepperdine University
Perdue University
Philadelphia University
Point Park University
Pratt Institute
Regent University
Ringling College of Art and Design
Roanoke College
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
Savannah College of Art and Design
Slippery Rock University
St. Joseph’s University
Syracuse University
Temple University
The King’s College (NYC)
University of Alabama
University of the Arts
University of California Santa Cruz
University of Delaware
University of Illinois at Springfield
University of Michigan
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh (Honors College)
University of South Carolina
University of Virginia
Ursinus College
Vanderbilt University
Villanova University
Virginia Tech
Washington and Jefferson College
Washington and Lee University
West Chester University
Westminster College
Widener University
Williams College
York College
* The trivium includes three stages of education: grammar, dialectic and rhetoric. During the Grammar stage, approximately K to 6th grades, students learn information set to music, rhymes or chants, have extensive training in English grammar, and begin to learn Spanish. The Dialectic stage encompasses 7th to 9th grades and is characterized by discussion and debate in all subjects. Their formal training in Logic is expected to be applied in all areas of study. Grades 10–12 make up the Rhetoric stage which emphasizes eloquent writing and speech. Students examine both historical and contemporary pieces of writing and oratory for structure, style and effectiveness. They are expected to apply the study of rhetoric to their work in all other courses.