:: Frequently Asked Questions

Below are a list of the frequently asked questions that we have compiled. If your questions is not answered appropriately, please contact us.

1. Are your teachers certified?
2. Is your school accredited?
3. How are your test scores compared to other schools?
4. How many students are in a classroom?
5. Is the church doctrine taught in the classroom?
6. Are lunches provided?
7. Does my child have to wear a uniform?
8. Where do I get my child's uniform?
9. What is FACTS?

1. Are your teachers certified?

Yes. All of our teachers must hold a valid teaching certificate either in the state of Georgia or their home state. Teachers transferring from another state must also transfer their teaching certificate. All teachers must renew their certificates by participating in local continuing education programs.

2. Is your school accredited?

Yes...TCA is now accreditedwith quality through the Georgia Accrediting Commission(GAC).

3. How are your test scores compared to other schools?

TCA administers the Iowa Test of Basic Skills to all students grades 1 - 8 in the spring of each school year. On average, our students score at least one grade level higher than the standard scores nationwide.   Kindergarten students are given the Metropolitan Readiness Test each spring.

Click here to view our Spring 2007 scores.

4. How many students are in a classroom?

15 students per class - Kindergarten

20 students per class - 1st - 5th grade -

20- 25 students per class - 6th - 9th grade

* Note - These are the maximum number of students allowed in a classroom and do not necessarily reflect actual class sizes.  Each classroom is staffed with a certified teacher. Most elementary classes also have full or part-time teacher's aids.

5. Is the church doctrine taught in the classroom?

TCA is made up of students and staff members with a variety of religious backgrounds and denominations. We recognize that not everyone shares the same doctrinal beliefs but we serve the same God. Therefore, Biblical truth, not doctrinal differences, is taught in the classroom.

6. Are lunches provided?

Yes.   TCA has contracted with a professional catering company to provide hot lunch options for our students each day. Hot lunches are an optional service and must be pre-ordered and pre-paid through our monthly menu system.

7. Does my child have to wear a uniform?

Yes. In order to reduce the amount of peer pressure among students, TCA has adopted a uniform policy.

Students are to wear:

A uniform shirt bearing the TCA logo

Belted khaki or navy colored slacks, shorts or skirts

Clean comfortable shoes. Tennis shoes are required on PE days.

Fridays are designated as casual day and students are free to dress in modest casual clothing. Casual day clothing items are subject to the dress code listed in the Student Handbook.

8. Where do I get my child's uniform?

Items with the TCA logo can be ordered at www.schooluniformdepot.com. 

Slacks, skirts, shorts, etc. can be purchased at the store of your choice.

9. What is FACTS?

FACTS is a tuition management company that handles tuition payments for TCA through automatic bank draft. Only tuition accounts that are set up on monthly payments must use this system.