In 1979, Pastor Dale Smith of Colleyville Presbyterian Church and other faithful congregation members had a strong desire to start a school in Colleyville that would teach students from a Christian worldview. The vision became a reality in 1980 when six kindergarten students started class with their dedicated teacher, Helen Shepherd. Thus, the legacy of
The following year, in 1981, classes for pre-kindergarten, first and second grades were added. Each year a grade level was added until 1992 when the first graduates of Covenant received their diplomas.
Since Covenant's humble beginnings, the school has grown in a myriad of ways. After many fruitful years of sharing facilities and leadership oversight with Colleyville Presbyterian Church, Covenant became an independent entity in 2000. A 33,000 square foot building was completed in 2000 containing large classrooms, science labs, an art studio, computer lab, a music room, basketball court, theatrical stage, weight room, cafeteria and kitchen, and administrative offices.
A new 5th and 6th grade building opened for the 2009-2010 school year, and construction has begun on a Grammar and Pre-Grammar School building, housing Pre-K through 4th grade, to be completed by the 2010-2011 school year. In 2009, Covenant enjoyed its largest enrollment of 593 students, with 35 graduating seniors.
Covenant is a proud member of TAPPS,
Since 1979,
Covenant Christian Academy Class of 2009
