FAQs
Presently, approximately 765 students make up the TCS school body, Pre-K through grade 12. There are approximately 375 students enrolled in grades Pre-K through 5th grade and 388 middle school and high school students. The graduating class of 2024 had 53 students.
Trinity Christian School is accredited by ACSI, the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and is approved by the State of Texas. Also, we hold affiliations with the Texas Private School Accreditation Committee, the National Association of Secondary Principals, the College Board and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
To enroll a student, visit the Admissions page on the website to submit your Online Application, along with the $75 Application Fee. Once the application and fee of $75 are submitted, you will be invited to meet with us for a new student screening test and parent interview. The admissions office can also arrange a school tour or a day of shadowing. If you would like to set something up, click here. If you have any questions, please contact Lanisa Fitzgerald at 806-791-6583.
Applicants (K-12 grade) for admission are given the MAP Growth Assessment. This test evaluates skills in reading and math; it is a computer adaptive test – which means every student gets a unique set of test questions based on responses to previous questions. In some cases, further testing may be required.
Our policies are covered in the TCS Parent & Student Handbook. In general, our goal is not to suppress the youthful exuberance of our students, but to create a climate where respect and cooperation are expected and learning can be maximized.
The maximum class size varies by grade in elementary school – and by subject in middle school and high school. For kindergarten classes, the maximum is 16 students in a class; first-grade classes have a maximum of 16; grades 2, 3, 4, and 5 have a maximum of 18-20. In middle school (6th, 7th, and 8th grades), we maintain 18-22 students per class; ninth through twelfth grades have up to 22 students per class.
As a rule, students are allowed on campus after 7:40 am and always must have some type of professional supervision. The elementary school does provide an excellent After-School Care (ASC) program as well as extracurricular activities, through our Early Education Center, until 5:30 pm Monday through Friday. Contact Manda Havens for additional information.
The curriculum utilized varies depending on the grade. For Middle School and High school students, it will also vary on the academic track selected (Regular, Honors, or Pre-Advanced/Advanced Placement). For additional information regarding curriculum, contact Brenda Tyler at 806-791-6583.
Yes, advanced placement offerings include honors and advanced placement classes in math, science, foreign language, government/economics, English and the arts. Also, Dual Credit English, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and College Algebra are offered through South Plains College and/or Lubbock Christian.
Available to those students needing extra assistance in the early years are the following:
Language Retraining (LR)– a multi-sensory daily, one-hour program for students who are having difficulty learning the skills of written English, including Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, CAPS, and spelling difficulties.
Speech Therapy – On-site speech therapy is provided for an additional fee.
Content Mastery (Inclusion) – Students remain in the classroom, and a qualified educator provides individualized instruction according to need.
Our academic year is based on two semesters, with two quarters each.
The Elementary classes meet daily.
In the Middle School and High School (6th-12th grade), we utilize a block schedule with 80-minute classes that meet every other day for each subject. There is a 30-minute study hall daily for middle school and high school students. Each week alternates between, what we call, Red and Navy days. Students with English on a “Red” day, for example, will meet three times one week and two the next (i.e., Monday, Wednesday and Friday one week and Tuesday and Thursday, the next).
TCS offers Pre-K – 5th grade at the Elementary School campus at 7002 Canton Avenue, Lubbock, Texas.
Grades 6, 7, and 8 are situated at the Middle School Campus located at 6701 University Avenue (South Campus).
The High School is located at 6701 University Avenue (North Campus).
Our teachers meet the standards for certification through the Association of Christian Schools International, which requires a four-year degree with a certain number of credits in educational and biblical courses. These credits must be renewed over time. Additionally, most of our teachers hold state teaching licenses, and a number hold graduate degrees. All teachers and support staff of Trinity Christian School are born-again believers who are committed to the philosophy of Christian education.
A program, called the Trinity Early Education Center (EEC), is offered for infants ages 10 weeks to four years of age. It is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. You may choose all five days or a combination of those days. Trinity’s EEC program is one of the largest in the city and has a well-trained staff who believe God has given them a desire and ability to minister to your children, while you work—or even just enjoy a few days out. For more information, call 806-791-8004 or email Manda Havens.
At age four, students may enroll in the Trinity Christian School four-year-old academic Pre-Kindergarten program. This program works to prepare students for school, as well as to develop social skills through interactive activities. Teaching and learning is set up with a hands-on approach using manipulatives for the children. This enables each individual child to learn and progress at his/her own pace and maturation in the various areas of learning. The child must be four years old by September 1.
Students seeking placement in kindergarten must be five years of age by September 1st of the enrollment year.
Technology will never be used to teach new concepts, only to reinforce what a teacher has taught. Trinity Christian School offers one to one Chromebooks to students, beginning in the 4th grade. In PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade, there are classroom sets of Chromebooks and/or Ipads. TCS utilizes Seesaw in the lower grades, and Google Classroom from 4th grade and up. In addition, elementary students attend a computer class where they are exposed to various software applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as academic enrichment activities. At the Middle School level, students are provided experience in keyboarding, Microsoft, and other software applications. High School students have media and technology courses available.
Overall, our dress code is based on safety, neatness, modesty, and comfort. Our elementary school students (Pre-K – 5th grade) are expected to wear coordinated dress on a daily basis. The attire expectations are relaxed at the middle school level, although they are still in a coordinated style of dress. High school students are not required to participate in the coordinated dress but should dress appropriately for a school environment and follow the school dress code. Click here to see more about our dress code.
We believe that a well-rounded “Christian Education” is one that does more than just teach academics plus a Bible or religion class. Rather, it is helping students understand all school subjects from a biblical perspective. To this end, integration of scripture is emphasized and encouraged throughout the students’ day and in all subject areas. The Word of God is readily applied in our school community, including a willingness to pray for and with our students.
This perspective goes beyond the traditional teaching of “religion” to the forming of a spiritual foundation for life. Trinity students are trained to be disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ and we expect them to leave our campus impacting the world for Christ with their lives. The biblical teaching students receive at TCS prepares them for any mission field the Lord calls them into, whether that is as a doctor, lawyer, pastor, missionary, parent, spouse, or friend, locally or abroad.To read more about the Kingdom Education Principles that we follow, click here.
A worldview is the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world. A biblical worldview is based on the infallible Word of God, the Bible. At TCS, we believe that the Bible is entirely true and that this truth can be claimed over each area of our lives. Biblical truth drives what we think, how we act, and ultimately, reflects what we believe to be really real. For Christians, this truth is embodied in Jesus Christ, and for this reason, the most important aspect of a biblical worldview is a right relationship with Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. If truth is rooted in the nature of God, approaching life from a biblical worldview also produces the right approach to life: that we should love God and obey His Word.
Families from nearly 40 different churches in the city send their children to TCS. Our students represent every Christian denomination, both Protestant and Catholic. Trinity Christian School is a ministry of Trinity Church.
Anytime! You can submit a tour request here, or give us a call at 806-791-6583.
No. Tours may be scheduled any time throughout the school year regardless of application status.You can submit a tour request here, or give us a call at 806-791-6583.
Yes. As a part of the admissions process, prospective students in grades 2nd through High School are welcome to spend a half- to full-day on campus ‘shadowing’. Prospective students are paired with current students, who will take visitors with them as they go about their day. Click here to schedule your shadowing.
Sometimes. This answer depends on the current class size. However, we do our very best to accommodate all applicants.
Applications are accepted at any time, and families interested in enrollment are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Trinity Christian School offers financial aid to new students. Give us a call to find out more! You can also email Tammy Barber for additional information.
Trinity Christian School focuses on bringing the home, church, and school into a partnership for the purpose of training the next generation. Our mission is to graduate students with a firm Biblical Foundation and an Excellent Education.
In keeping with that mission, TCS invites the following:
– Families who are defined according to the Biblical perspective of marriage; that marriage is between a male and a female.
– Families who are growing in their personal Christian walk and are involved in a local Bible-believing church. Trinity Christian School requires that at least one parent have a personal saving relationship with Jesus Christ.
– Students whose academic records demonstrate proven capabilities to succeed at Trinity Christian School. Student records are carefully evaluated during the application process. Students should be performing at or about grade level.
– Students whose recommendations show a behavioral history that matches the behavioral expectations of Trinity Christian School. Students who have been expelled should not apply until they have completed a successful year in another school.