Lewis School

Thomas Elementary School offers educational programs for students in grade second and third. The school also offers classes in art, drama and music. Thomas Elementary School maintains a parent-teacher association and organizes various events. It features a cafeteria that serves breakfast and lunch. The school s menu includes hamburgers, cheese, pudding, beans, carrots, sandwiches, fries, toasts and pears. Its Tiger Council program organizes community and school service activities. Thomas Elementary School additionally conducts ITBS and ISAT tests. It offers violin lessons and provides opportunity to participate in relay races. The school is a part of the Carbondale Elementary School District, which operates various elementary schools. Thomas Elementary School is located in Carbondale, Ill.

Covenant Christian Schools is comprised of Covenant Elementary and Trinity High School, provides instruction from a Christian worldview and supports Christian families and their churches in educating students. The school was established in 1980 and serves students in kindergarten through grade eight. Trinity High School begun in 1991, and has from its inception offered a college preparatory program, with instruction based upon a Christian philosophy of education. The schools merged in 2000, forming one school system under the name of Covenant Christian Schools. Elementary level students study mathematics, English, writing, reading and phonics, handwriting, science, art, music, Latin, history, geography, spelling, physical education and bible studies. Students use a combination of Christian and secular publishers such as A Beka, ACSI, Bob Jones, Houghton-Mifflin, Saxon Math, and Shurley Method Grammar. Students also have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities, such as Bible club and athletics. Covenant Christian Schools is located in Carbondale, Ill.