Elementary

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

1^st through 5^th grade - 2 classes in each grade

Pre-K - 14 students per class

Kindergarten through 3^rd grade - 18 students per class

4^th and 5^th 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

1^st through 5^th 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 5^th grade can enjoy enrichment courses throughout their school day. Pre-K classes have each enrichment course one time a week. Kindergarten through 5^th grade classes has each enrichment course two times a week. The enrichment courses are:

Spanish
Music
Computer
Library
Art
PE

Academic Fairs

History Fair (1^st through 6^th grade)

Spelling Bee (3^rd through 8^th grade)

Speech Meet (1^st through 6^th grade)

Science Fair (1^st through 6^th grade)

Art Festival (K through 6^th grade)

Young Authors (1^st through 6^th grade)