WHY CHOOSE TCA?

Transformation Christian Academy uses the Accelerated Christian Education  curriculum.  Accelerated Christian Education (A.CE) has a 40+ year, proven academic record and is used in approximately seven thousand schools in over 145 countries.

A.C.E. is an individualized self-paced curriculum.  Every student is given a diagnostic test and placed on a level of curriculum most beneficial to them.  The curriculum allows students to work on a level where they feel successful and are most capable to learn and excel.

The materials are prescribed individually. A student can move ahead faster or go slower at the best rate for him. Individualization makes it possible for each student to master the subject before moving on. Individualization produces academic excellence. Students take responsibility for their own learning. Biblical values and concepts considered foundational to relationships and productive living are conveyed throughout the curriculum in such a way as to become life-shaping influences.

The materials are self-instructional. Using the ACE materials, a student is able to work on his self-instructional PACEs (Packets of Accelerated Christian Education) even when the supervisor is giving attention to another child. The student can work independently and learn to take responsibility for learning. Supervisors are there to facilitate, motivate, and occasionally explain instructions or lead students in a thought process to arrive at an answer.

THE EDUCATIONAL CONCEPT OF A.C.E. WAS BUILT ON FIVE BASIC LAWS OF LEARNING:

1.  STUDENTS MUST BE AT SUBJECT LEVELS WHERE THEY CAN PERFORM.

2.  STUDENTS MUST SET REASONABLE GOALS.

3.  STUDENTS MUST BE SELF-CONTROLLED AND MOTIVATED.

4.  LEARNING MUST BE MEASURABLE.

5.  LEARNING MUST BE REWARDED.

 

STEAM Kindergarten Program

⦁ TEKS-based kindergarten program that incorporates play and learning using
hands-on strategies
⦁ Bible-based, structured program that teaches biblical principals and etiquette
⦁ Strategic instruction that will provide a foundation for students to excel 1-2
grade levels above their peers

Dual-Credit Program

TCA is partnered with Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma

No ACT/SAT requirements
Courses are developed and taught by ORU faculty

Students can take up to 10 credit hours per semester starting in 9th grade.

15-week courses include a midterm and final exam.

Courses are asynchronous, allowing students to work on their coursework at any time of the day.

All textbooks are accessed online.

Online Advantage courses are available exclusively to high school students.

Courses are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and will transfer to other institutions of higher learning.

 

 

 

CHARACTER BUILDING

“Schools that teach character education report higher academic performance, improved attendance, reduced violence, fewer disciplinary issues, reduction in substance abuse, and less vandalism. At a time when parents and teachers are concerned about school violence, it is worth noting that students who attend character education schools report feeling safer because they know their fellow students value respect, responsibility, compassion, and hard work.” – T.G.S.

 

DRESS CODE

TCA takes pride in our school and believes that uniforms help students focus on their academics rather than on clothing competition. It also eliminates immodest or inappropriate fashions and helps reduce peer pressure. Students are required to purchase a blue school shirt/sweatshirt and may wear solid grey, black, navy, or khaki slacks, shorts or skirts that are properly fitted; leggings and baggy, frayed, or ragged pants are not permitted. Spirit shirts and jeans may be worn every Friday. More information on dress code policies may be found in our Handbook.

 

 

F.A.Q.

  • How does TCA work with students who need Academic Intervention?
  • Although we enroll students identified as needing Individualized Education Program (IEP) services, TCA does not assess or update service plans. We customize curriculum, assignments, and academic standards for families that seek adaptations. Our goal is to remove labels so that children can focus on who God has created them to be, rather than on what the world has labeled them as.
  • Should TCA lack the facilities and/or staffing to meet the needs of a student with learning challenges in the fullest possible way, then TCA reserves the right to decline enrollment. Contact Administration for more information.
  • How is the TCA curriculum different from other schools?
  • At TCA,  all courses offered are presented through a biblical worldview lens. One advantage we have over public or charter schools is that we can teach the subject matter of the curriculum, rather than teaching to state-mandated tests.  The Christian aspect of our curriculum ensures that we are educating the whole child. Because we are not bound to regulations set forth by the TEA, as all Public and Charter schools in Texas are, we are free to teach a Bible-based curriculum in every subject and still meet the learning objectives for each grade level.
  • Are Chapel and Bible Required?
  • Yes. Chapel is a special time when teachers and students join in prayer and a time of worship/short devotional. Bible lessons and scripture memorization are woven into every subject.
  • What testing will my child take each year?
  • The answer to this question is dependent on the desires of the parent. We do not administer mandatory end-of-year testing, however, we do offer standardized testing for parents who would like their child to be tested. The cost and schedule for this are determined in January and shared with parents at that time. Testing typically happens the second week in May.
  • Does TCA offer before and after school care?
  • TCA opens at 7:45am and all students should be picked up no later than 3:30pm.
  • What Enrichment Programs are offered?
  • TCA has partnered with P.L.A.Y., an organization that brings STEAM activities to our students each week. The cost for this program is included in their tuition.
  • Students will have the opportunity to choose 4 electives each year. Students will choose 2  of the following for each semester: Music/Spanish/Sign language/ Seasonal sport. ( Music will have an additional charge) Students are allowed to repeat electives in the spring.