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TCA Academics

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TCA truly wants to help build our students to excel academically, physically and spiritually and to impact our world for Christ. We feel that our classes strategically build on one another, so that each year our students are adding to the foundation they have, while growing in their Christian worldview.

Academic Distinction
Students at Tri-Cities Christian Academy will be challenged to excel academically. They also learn that the very teacher who challenges them, is also the teacher that loves them and sees the abilities that God has given them. Biblical Truth is the foundation of our faith and our school. Due to this model, students are able to meet not only the high academic expectations set before them, but also to defend and share their faith confidently when they have that opportunity.  

Biblical Foundation
At TCA, we believe that the Bible is the foundation to truth and knowledge, and is therefore integrated into all subject areas and at every grade level. Our desire is to function in a cooperative role with the home and church to help provide our students the needed instruction to think critically, but with a true Christian worldview, to help them become all that God has planned for them.

Elementary School

Tri-Cities Christian Academy believes that a loving and structured learning environment is important to the overall growth of our children. Our goal is to recognize our student's strengths, build upon their weaknesses and provide an atmosphere for each student to use their God-given talents in a challenging academic setting.

Our administration and teachers have put together a strong lower school curriculum that we feel will prioritize Biblical integration into each subject while still cultivating that growth potential that each individual child possesses.  

Every week, beyond their daily schedule, each elementary student participates in Art, Music, Chapel, Library, and Physical Education, as well as outdoor activities.  Below is a list of the typical classes in each grade level.

Middle School

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Tri-Cities Christian Academy believes that a loving and structured learning environment is important to the overall growth of our children. Our goal is to recognize our student's strengths, build upon their weaknesses and provide an atmosphere for each student to use their God-given talents in a challenging academic setting.

Our administration and teachers have put together a strong upper school curriculum that we feel will prioritize Biblical integration into each subject while still cultivating that growth potential that each individual child possesses.  

Every week, beyond their daily schedule, each middle school student participates in Art, Music, Chapel and Physical Education.  Below is a list of the typical classes in each grade level.

Middle School Courses & Electives

Bible
  • 6th - Christian Worldview
  • 7th - Old Testament
  • 8th - New Testament
English
  • 6th - English 6
  • 7th - English 7
  • 8th - English 8 or English 8 Advanced
Math
  • 6th - 6th Grade Mathematics
  • 7th - 7th Grade Mathematics or Pre-Algebra*
  • 8th - Pre-Algebra or Honors Algebra 1*
* Advanced Math Track
History
  • 6th - Ancient History
  • 7th - World History
  • 8th - U.S. History
Science
  • 6th - General Science
  • 7th - Life Science
  • 8th - Earth Science
Physical Education
  • P.E. (6th, 7th, 8th)
CTE Electives
  • Computer Science Foundations
  • Computer Science Principles
Fine Arts Electives
  • Visual Arts
  • Band
  • Chorus
  • Theater

High School

Tri-Cities Christian Academy believes that a loving and structured learning environment is important to the overall growth of our children. Our goal is to recognize our student's strengths, build upon their weaknesses and provide an atmosphere for each student to use their God-given talents in a challenging academic setting.

Our administration and teachers have put together a strong upper school curriculum that we feel will prioritize Biblical integration into each subject while still cultivating that growth potential that each individual child possesses.  

Every week, beyond their daily schedule, each high school student can participate in Art, Music, Chapel and Physical Education, as well as a list of other electives.  Below is listed a typical schedule for each of our grades.

High School Standard Courses & Electives

Bible
  • 9th - Convenant & Kingdom
  • 10th - Triumph of Christ
  • 11th - Bible Doctrines
  • 12th - Apologetics & Biblical Worldview
English
  • 9th - Literature & Composition I
  • 10th - Literature & Composition II
  • 11th - Literature & Composition III
  • 12th - Literature & Composition IV
Math
  • 9th - Algebra I
  • 10th - Geometry
  • 11th - Algebra II
  • 12th - Mathematical Reasoning, Probability & Statistics or SAILS
History
  • 9th - Modern World History
  • 10th - History of Appalachia/TN
  • 11th - U.S. History
  • 12th - U.S. Government & Economics
Science
  • 9th - Biology
  • 10th - Physical Science
  • 11th - Chemistry
  • 11th or 12th- Elective - Anatomy & Physiology
Physical Education
  • Weightlifting (11th - 12th)
  • Lifetime Fitness
CTE Electives
  • Foundations of Computer Science
  • Yearbook
  • Health Science Education
Fine Arts Electives
  • Art I and II
  • Art Multi-Media
  • Graphic Design I and II
  • Band
  • Art Appreciation
  • Theatre
  • Art II Drawing and Paint
  • Dramatic Productions Acting
  • Praise and Worship
  • Dramatic Productions Technical
  • Women's Chorus
General Electives
  • ACT Prep
  • Class Prep
  • Teacher's Assistant (11th - 12th)
  • Work-Based Learning ( 12th grade)

Honors Courses

English
  • 9th - Literature & Composition I
  • 10th -Literature & Composition II
Math
  • 9th - A
  • 9th or 10th Geometry*
  • 10th or 11th Algebra II*
  • 11th or 12th Pre-Calculus*
* Depends on Math Track
History
  • World History
  • Cultural Geography
Science
  • 9th - Biology
  • 10th - Physical Science
  • 11th - Chemistry
  • 12th - Physics
World Language
  • Spanish I and II

Dual Enrollment Courses

English
  • English 1010 (Comp I)
  • English 2010 (Comp II)
  • English 2020 (British Literature)
Math
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Statistics
History
  • United States Government and Econ

College & Career Counseling

We see college and career planning as guiding students to God's calling for their life. We seek to help students understand their God-given talents, interest, and abilities, and help them seek God's created purpose for their life. We recognize that each students' educational goals and post-secondary planing options are unique, so we help them discover and develop a unique plan that's personal.

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