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Why Choose Trinity Christian Academy?

The Trinity Experience

The Trinity Experience is designed to equip students to pursue God’s best for their lives as He has created them. We want students to change the world for good and to give God all the glory – for the rest of their lives. TCA strives for excellence in all areas: academics, arts, athletics, and spiritual life. Through balancing passion and compassion, we train young champions for Christ and prepare students for a life of Christian discipleship.

Our Mission

God has called Trinity Christian Academy to assist Christian families and their churches in providing a Biblically-directed, academically excellent education that equips students to be Godly leaders and servants in their homes, churches, and communities.

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As we partner with Christian families and their churches, providing a Biblically-directed and academically excellent education, we are equipping student with these values:

  • At the very heart of Trinity Christian Academy is discipleship. Through all things, we strive to create opportunities for our students to be mentored by godly men and women through academics, fine arts, athletics, and everything in between. TCA is also striving to create intentional discipleship opportunities through daily Bible class, weekly chapels, and monthly discipleship groups. Each month in Pride Tribes (K-5th), Forge Groups (6th-8th), and Harbor Groups (9th-12th), students will discuss “Identity In Christ,” “Conflict Resolution,” “The Power of Kindness,” and more, keeping in line with our theme verse for the school year. These discipleship groups involve students learning from one another and from TCA faculty how to live out their faith. TCA is continually striving to find new ways to partner with families and local churches as we work together to equip students with a Biblical worldview and a genuine, personal faith In Christ.

  • TCA strives to build a community that is others focused, noticing the needs of those God has placed around us while cultivating a family atmosphere. This leads us to value having a safe, vibrant school community where all can belong while maintaining a love for our local community and desire to see it thrive. TCA also has several local mission partners that we partner with throughout the year to provide hands on experiences for our students to encourage this value.

  • Trinity Christian Academy holds fast to the belief that service is an outward reflection of an inward transformation. As believers, we must strive to be a light in our community and beyond. Whether its collecting canned goods to feed the homeless or participating in a mission trip halfway across the world, students are taught the values of service during their time here at TCA.

  • At TCA, students are given limitless leadership opportunities, preparing them for a lifetime of godly service. TCA students have gone on to become pastors, teachers, doctors, politicians, mothers, fathers, members of our armed forces, and more. Our hope is that whatever path God hasordained for each student, that they will leave here equipped to lead and genuinely live that out through a Biblical lense.

  • “To say that TCA truly trained a champion for Christ in my son would be a huge understatement. He is thriving in college because of the excellence in academics but more so the biblically-directed foundation that was laid by TCA and his church. I am forever indebted to and grateful for TCA.”

    Erica Mauldin, TCA Alumni Parent

  • “I transferred to TCA during high school and I truly got to see how unique and wonderful this place is! I thrived here! The teachers and staff cared so much about my success AND my heart and soul. Academically, I found encouragement in the areas where I was gifted, and support in the areas where I needed improvement. We are now Trinity parents and we are so thankful that our son is getting the same Christian education experience. The staff at TCA is amazing! Our son loves coming to school and we see him growing and thriving academically and spiritually. It takes a village to raise a great kid! For us, Trinity is a trustworthy village!”

    Paige McCormick, TCA Parent and Alumni, Class of 2002

  • “I love how TCA actively embraces Biblical truths while providing an excellent education to our girls. The teachers and coaches are encouraging and supportive, but firm with high expectations. We are thankful for a place like TCA where our girls are challenged academically and formed spiritually in partnership with our home and the local church.”

    Drew Yates, TCA Lower School Parent

  • "Trinity did more than I could imagine preparing me for life after school. The classes offered and great teachers gave me the building blocks necessary to succeed at West Point and the athletic programs and coaches made the physical demands of the Army much easier. I grew up always in church, but Trinity offered an apologetics course that was eye opening in how to defend your faith. I really believe that course and the role models at Trinity made a huge impact on my faith in Christ.”

    Eric Munn, TCA Alumni, Class of 2004 and U.S. Army Veteran

  • “When you walk the halls of Trinity Christian Academy, you see Christian values weaved into every aspect of the students’ learning. The art work and projects that decorate the walls reflect it and the smiles on their faces reflect it. My preschool student is confident and full of joy and song each day after school. She learned as a two year old in Little Lions that God created her and that she is loved by Him. We have also felt very loved by her teachers and the other staff at TCA. Trinity has the Christian environment of love and learning that you want for your child.”

    Nacole Bradley, TCA Parent

  • “My experience at TCA simply revolved around relationships with classmates, teachers, and coaches. While I was in an environment that would challenge me academically, I am incredibly thankful for those who challenged me through various lessons. I credit those who took time to teach, invest, and speak truth into my life, for I would not be the person I am without them.”

    Alex Northcut, TCA Alumni

  • “As parents of three K-12 graduates and grandparents of five current students, we have been immensely blessed by our involvement at TCA. In a world of increased secularization, we are grateful to know our grandchildren are in a school culture that nurtures their spiritual growth. The spiritual investment by teachers and staff has been a crucial part of the development of my family’s worldview. I already see evidence of this in my grandchildren’s lives. This is what sets Trinity apart. As much as we loved the excellent academics, sports, and other programs, the cultivation of the love for Christ was paramount.”

    Amy Lawrence, TCA Parent and Grandparent

  • “I am so thankful for a school in which our children are taught a Christian worldview. They are receiving strong academic instruction that incorporates the truth of God’s word. They are also prayed for and encouraged by men and women who care deeply about their spiritual growth and character.”

    Kim Walker, TCA High School Parent

Becoming Part of the TCA Family

Application Process

  • To begin the Online Application process, Click here. You will then have the flexibility to log in and out of your account and access your open application.

  • The mission of Trinity Christian Academy is to partner with Bible-believing families and their churches to provide a Christ-centered education. For this reason, we request a church leader reference for all families seeking admittance to TCA and confirmation of regular church attendance (at least twice per month). You will need to have your pastor, an elder, a deacon, or a small group leader’s email address when completing your application online. Once you submit your application, an electronic reference form will be automatically sent to the email address you provided.

    Please be advised a new church leader reference is not required for existing families wishing to enroll an additional child.

  • All families applying for admission to TCA must take part in a two part interview* that includes:

    1. Meeting with the Principal
      All Upper School student applicants and parents are required to meet with the Upper School Principal. Lower School and Early Ed parents are required to meet with their area Principal/Director, however the student applicants are not required to attend. Here we discuss school policy, procedures, and address any questions or concerns you might have.

    2. Meeting with one of our Board Members
      An important part of the admissions process is for all TCA families to meet with one of its board members. Student applicants do not take part in this meeting as it is intended for parents. This is the final step in the Admissions process before a contract is issued.

      Please be advised a Board Interview is not typically required for existing families wishing to enroll an additional child.

Additional Requirements

    • Admissions Screening: All Little Lions 3 applicants must complete the Brigance screening that is appropriate to their age at the time of the admissions process. Little Lions 2 applicants may be required to complete the Brigance screening if needed.

    • Interviews: All of the needed documents and information must be received by the TCA admissions office in order to proceed to the interview portion of the admissions process.

  • Students must be 4 years old by August 15th in order to be admitted in Pre-K and 5 years old by August 15th in order to be admitted into Kindergarten.

    • Admissions Screening: All Pre-K, K, and First Grade applicants must complete the Brigance screening that is appropriate to their age at the time of the admissions process.

    • Teacher Reference (For Grade 1 only): Parents must submit in the student's application the email addresses of one former teacher (from the most recent academic year and of a core subject).

    • Records (For students who have been in school): Academic records (including discipline records) will be requested upon the submission of the admissions application from the student's previous school(s) by the TCA admissions office.

    • Interviews: All of the needed documents and information must be received by the TCA admissions office in order to proceed to the interview portion of the admissions process.

    • Admissions Testing: Rising second through Fifth Grade students must complete the IOWA admissions testing that is appropriate to their age at the time of the admissions process.

    • Teacher Reference: Parents must submit in the student's application the email addresses of one former teacher (from the most recent academic year and of a core subject).

    • Records: Academic records (including discipline records) will be requested upon the submission of the admissions application from the student's previous school(s) by the TCA admissions office.

    • Interviews: All of the needed documents and information must be received by the TCA admissions office in order to proceed to the interview portion of the admissions process.

    • Admissions Testing: Sixth through Twelfth Grade students must complete the IOWA admissions testing that is appropriate to their age at the time of the admissions process.

    • Teacher References: Parents must submit in their student's application the email addresses of two former teachers (one from the most recent academic year and of a core subject).

    • Academic Records: Academic records (including discipline records) will be requested upon the submission of the admissions application from the students previous school(s) by the TCA admissions office.

    • Interviews: All of the needed documents and information must be received by the TCA admissions office in order to proceed to the interview portion of the admissions process.

  • At TCA, the Extended Education programs REACH and RISE have additional admissions requirements. These could potentially involve additional observation, student shadow days, and review of previous psychological evaluations, references, IEPs, 504 Plans, and any other pertaining information. For more information, contact admissions@mytcalions.com.

Trinity Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Trinity Christian Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Admissions Policies

Waitpool
-Once completing an application at TCA, you will be placed in the waitpool. You will be contacted via text and email by the Admissions Office to notify you of availability to proceed in the admissions process. New student applications for the next school year launch in October of each year. Those in the waitpool will be notified of space to proceed in the admissions process beginning in February. To notify parents in the waitpool, the Admissions Office will text and email. You will then have three business days to respond if you would like to proceed, remain in the waitpool, or be removed from our list.

Incoming Seniors
-Trinity Christian Academy’s policy and practice is not to accept incoming seniors from schools in Jackson/Madison County unless there are extenuating circumstances that are evaluated and determined by the Admissions Committee. In addition to all other admissions requirements, a clear disciplinary history is required in writing from their previous school(s) for the prior twelve months for the student to be eligible for acceptance to TCA.

General
-A family must meet the minimum admissions requirements to be considered for admission to TCA. Admissions acceptance is not guaranteed. Once the admissions process is complete, the admissions office will notify you of acceptance status.
-If a student is denied admission to TCA based on a negative discipline record, to be considered in the future for admission, that student is required to have maintained a clear discipline record for the previous 12 months documented from a school or formal educational setting with other students.