ACADEMICS

ACHIEVING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

We are a regionally-accredited college preparatory institution aimed at providing a quality academic program in a rich spiritual environment. Preschool, Grades K - 12.

Strong emphasis on literacy and mathematics

The building blocks of a quality education.

Personalized curriculum

Personalizing our student's rigorous and challenging curriculum helps ensure their success.

Measured progress

Nationally recognized testing - grades K-9.

College prep testing

High School students are fully prepared through PLAN, ACT and SAT testing.

Quality Staff

We select only the most dynamic and competent teachers for our staff.

GRADES K-12

Young students playing a card game on a floor mat

ELEMENTARY

During the Elementary years, TCS emphasizes the necessity of building foundational understanding in reading, spelling, comprehension, and mathematics. In addition, students utilize laptop technology to introduce proper keyboarding skills and expose them to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Laptop Usage
Science-related Activity
Math Drill or Flashcards
Reading

MIDDLE SCHOOL

TCS emphasizes the development of godly character in middle school, focusing on applying biblical principles and fostering a closer relationship with their Savior. The school builds upon elementary concepts and prepares students for high school, using a rigorous curriculum and quality teaching to embrace learning on the upper level. Middle school includes choir, reading, and technology, along with core subjects taught from a biblical perspective.

Keyboarding
Chorus
Recess

Girls basketball team members standing together in an auditorium

HIGH SCHOOL

TCS aims to prepare students academically, socially, and spiritually to make an impact for Christ. They believe that every student has unique skills and develop hidden abilities to create a well-rounded individual capable of leading and engaging the world for Christ. Academic expectations go beyond graduation requirements and technical training, focusing on broad exposure and biblical frameworks. Students are required to take lab sciences in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, computer technology, and fine arts. They are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and seek community service opportunities. We provide biblical testing and career guidance to help students utilize their God-given abilities. At TCS our desire is to see students graduate that can impact our world for Christ.

Microsoft Office Applications
Electives (Choir, Speech, & More)
Soccer & Volleyball
Girl & Boy Basketball

ELECTIVES FOR HIGH SCHOOL

Trinity Christian offers a variety of electives to enrich our students’ learning experience. Courses are regularly provided in Dramatic Speech, Public Speaking, Consumer Science, Computer Applications, Art, and Finance. Additional courses in writing, literature, technology, and science are periodically offered when available.

Art teacher in front of students in classroom

TECHNOLOGY

ELEMENTARY

Students have access to iPads/Chromebooks for reinforcement of concepts learned in classroom teaching.

SECONDARY

1:1 Chromebook ratio for all secondary students
Keyboarding instruction for all students in grades 6-8, preparing them for projects in grades 9-12
Utilizing Google Classroom for secondary students
E-textbooks available for most subjects in grades 7-12

TESTING

Trinity Christian School measures student progress by using a variety of assessment tools in order to determine what students know and how they perform academically. These instruments also serve to provide objective measurements of student aptitude and achievement. Students in Kindergarten through grade twelve (12) undergo the Iowa Assessments (previously the Iowa Test of Basic Skills), as it has been a standard of excellence in nationally-based achievement tests for over 80 years.

TCS students consistently receive scores that rank in the 70th percentile on these achievement tests. The results of these tests assist the school in evaluating our academic program, provide data for our ongoing school improvement plan, and allow us to evaluate our students’ progress over their careers.

Part of the graduation requirement for Trinity’s secondary students is the completion of either the ACT or the SAT college admissions tests during their junior and senior years. The composite scores for Trinity in comparison with the National and State composite scores for the ACT (which is taken by a majority of TCS students) are listed below.

In essence, each year that students attend TCS, they are evaluated on their academic performance, and these data points serve to assist the school in evaluating program and direction.