1. How does a Christian education differ from a secular one?
Children will be taught the truths of God's Word not only in chapel once a week or in Bible class and devotions, but also in every subject daily. Science will emphasize creationism not evolution. History and current events will view God's hand at work in our country and the world. Art and music will reflect His design and creativity. Health and physical education will show how wonderfully He has made us. Reading will reveal His working in our lives to develop us more into His image. Math and Critical Thinking will reveal His countless patterns and how they all fit together. Not only will the Bible be taught as a separate subject, it will be intertwined in all subjects to show students its application in their personal life.

2. Why should I consider a Christian education for my child?
As parents we each want the best for our children. We pray they will embrace the spiritual truths we teach at home and in church. A child gains the majority of his or her learning from three sources: the home, the school, and the church. These sources can be likened to a 3-legged stool. When all three are in agreement, the stool stands firmly in place. When one leg is not supporting the stool, it becomes wobbly. The Christian education provided at school is a reinforcement of the Christian principles taught in the home and at church. Thomasville Christian School desires to provide that third firmly planted leg of the stool, by assisting parents in presenting a Christian worldview in their children's education.

3. Is Thomasville Christian School open to any family?
Thomasville Christian School is open to any family where one or both parents profess Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. In desiring to provide a Christian education for your child, we wish to support the beliefs of the parents and not be in opposition to them.

4. What grades are offered?
The school offers Kindergarten through 8th grade.

5. How many students will be in a classroom?
The maximum number of students in Kindergarten will be 15. In 1st through 8th grade the maximum number will be 15 students per individual classroom or 18 per combination classroom. The low teacher/student ratio allows for more one on one time with the teacher and individual help for each student.

6. What curriculum will be used?
It is important to have a scope and sequence followed in the curriculum. The backbone of our curriculum will be ABeka and Bob Jones materials. Additional curriculum will provide a variety of teaching methods to accommodate the various learning styles of each child.

Bible: Christian Schools International
Reading: ABeka readers
Phonics: ABeka phonics
English and Creative Writing: ABeka and Bob Jones English
Spelling: ABeka, Word Journeys, and Words Their Way
Writing: ABeka using the Spalding Method
Math: Saxon
Social Studies: Bob Jones
Science: Bob Jones
Health and Manners: ABeka
Thinking Skills: Critical Thinking Books
Current Events: God's World Magazine
Music: Praise Hymn, Meet the Great Composers
Art: Discovering Great Artists, Art Adventures, God & the History of Art
Physical Education: Christian Schools International

Additional supplemental programs will include Switched on Schoolhouse for 3rd - 4th grade and the Barton Reading and Spelling Program, which is an Orton-Gillingham influenced, multi-sensory approach to reading and spelling.

7. What is the dress code?
School uniforms will be worn. Uniforms provide consistency and actually save parents money and time in purchasing and deciding what their child will wear to school each day. Research shows students perform better when wearing them.

School uniforms will represent the school colors, navy and hunter green. These will be the colors of the tops and khaki will be the color of the bottoms. Clothing can be purchased from Land's End or French Toast, which in turn gives back a portion of the sales to the school to fund needed classroom items. Parents may purchase from another store as long as the color and styles are the same. There are a variety of styles and price ranges to choose from.

Parents need to refer to the uniform list in the Parents/Student handbook or the school website at www.tcschool.org to see the styles and colors that have been selected. They may purchase as little or as many of these items from the list as they desire. At the end of the school year, parents may wish to trade or purchase from other parents outgrown uniforms for the next school year at a savings.

8. What is the tuition cost?
See section on "Tuition".

9. Are scholarships available?
Parents who need financial assistance should contact their church to see if scholarship funds might be available. Scholarship funds are very limited.

10. Will there be an after school program?
This will be determined once we have our enrollment and see what the need is for after school care.

11. How will you meet the various levels and needs of learners?
Reading, spelling and writing are three cords of learning that are crucial to student success in any subject. We will have ability groups for reading and spelling to challenge students who are more advanced as well as encourage and help students who struggle in these areas. Most of the subjects will be taught with a multisensory approach, reaching not only the visual learner, but also the auditory and tactile learner.

12. If I know I would like to register my son or daughter for the 2010-2011 school year, what is the next step?
Registration packets will be available at the Open Houses or you may call the school office at 227-1515 and request one.

13. How can I help promote the school and assist the planning committee?
You can do this in a number of ways:
1) Pray for God's direction and wisdom.
2) Pray that God will lead the families He wants to the school.
3) Tell your friends, business associates, family members, church family, and others about the school and its mission to Thomasville and the surrounding communities.
4) Consider donating your time, talents, abilities, or funds to help with projects that need to be done prior to the start of school in the fall. Contact the school to let us know what you'd like to do in this regard.

14. Where can I find information on the school and have several of my other questions answered?
Please continue to visit Thomasville Christian School's website at www.tcschool.org where you will find new information posted as it becomes available. Call the school at 227-1515. Our school secretary will answer your questions or direct them to a committee member who will return your call.

15. Are you accredited?
TCS is a member school of the Association of Christian Schools International (http://www.acsi.org) and is a candidate for accreditation with that organization.

16. Is this a "Presbyterian School?"
Thomasville Christian School is a ministry of Christ Community Presbyterian Church, a Presbyterian Church in America denomination. The school, however, does not emphasize a particular denominational perspective. Rather it focuses on broadly held, evangelical truths shared by Protestant denominations.

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