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 class of Monday through Friday
Kindergarten - 2 full-day class
1st through 5th grade - 2 classes in each grade
Pre-K - 14 students per class
Kindergarten through 2nd grade - 18 students per class
3rd, 4th and 5th grade - 20 students per class
Pre-K: 8:20 am -12:30 pm
Optional Stay and Grow for Pre-K until 3:05
Kindergarten: 8:20 am - 3:05 pm
1st through 5th grade: 8:20 am - 3:15 pm
Chapel
Grades Pre-K through 5 have weekly chapel on Wednesday mornings. Grades Pre-K through 1st 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: Bob Jones University
History: Abeka
Science: Purposeful Design (ACSI/Positive Action)
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 class one time a week. Kindergarten through 5th grade classes have each enrichment class 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)