TCA provides a variety of learning opportunities for students in grades Pre-K through 5. With smaller class sizes and engaging enrichment courses, TCA elementary students begin their school career with a well-rounded curriculum that will allow them to flourish as they continue through their education.
Class Sizes and Times
Pre-K - 2 half-day classes of Monday through Friday and 1 half-day class of M-W-F
Kindergarten - 1 half-day class and 1 full-day class
1st through 5th grade - 2 classes in each grade
Pre-K - 14 students per class
Kindergarten through 3rd grade - 18 students per class
4th and 5th grade - 20 students per class
Pre-K and Half-day Kindergarten: 8:20 am -12:30 pm
Optional Stay and Grow for Pre-K and half-day Kindergarten until 3:05
Full-day Kindergarten: 8:20 am - 3:05 pm
1st through 5th grade: 8:20 am - 3:15 pm
Chapel
Grades Pre-K through 5 has weekly Chapel on Wednesday mornings. Grades Pre-K through 1 attends chapel from 8:30 - 9:00 am, and grades 2 through 5 attends from 9:10 - 9:40 am.
Throughout the year, each class receives the opportunity to lead Chapel for their peers. The class works together to present songs and/or a skit. It is a wonderful experience for the children to take an integral part in worship. Parents are always welcomed to Chapel!
Curriculum
Reading/Language: Bob Jones University
Math: Saxon
History: Abeka
Science: Purposeful Design (ACSI)
Spelling: Purposeful Design (ACSI)
Handwriting: Purposeful Design (ACSI)
Bible: Purposeful Design (ACSI)
Enrichment courses
All students from Pre-K through 5th grade can enjoy enrichment courses throughout their school day. Pre-K classes have each enrichment course one time a week. Kindergarten through 5th grade classes has each enrichment course two times a week. The enrichment courses are:
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Spanish
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Music
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Computer
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Library
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Art
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PE
Academic Fairs
History Fair (1st through 6th grade)
Spelling Bee (3rd through 8th grade)
Speech Meet (1st through 6th grade)
Science Fair (1st through 6th grade)
Art Festival (K through 6th grade)
Young Authors (1st through 6th grade)