Trinity Classical School
Trinity Classical School is a private, classical Christian school offering college-preparatory, Christian education for grades pre-Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade and is one of approximately 25 University-style (or "blended model") schools in Texas.
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| Type | Independent |
| Motto | Ambulare in sapientia Dei |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian, non-denominational |
| Established | 2009 |
| Head of School | Neil Anderson |
| Faculty | 97 |
| Enrollment | 703 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 9:1 (Upper School) |
| Campus | Urban |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue and White |
| Mascot | Owls |
| Website | www |
Trinity Classical School is a member of the Association of Classical and Christian Schools, the Classical Latin School Association and has also been a member of the National Association of University-Model Schools. The school offers a classical curriculum and students attend classes on campus two days per week, with instruction continuing at home on the other three days of the week. Students are able to participate in fine arts electives, classes in Latin and Greek, as well as service projects.[1] This hybrid model of education combines aspects of private and home schooling, resulting in greater parental participation and lower tuition fees.[2]
Trinity Classical School is a non-profit organization and has received 501(c)(3) designation. The school receives no state or federal funding. Tuition for the 2016-2017 school year for all grades is $2,018 per semester ($4,036 per year). Books and tuition are purchased separately. The school offers two types of scholarships: need-based and ministerial.
Campuses
Trinity Classical School has four campus locations.
- Heights Lower Campus (Pre-Kindergarten through 4th Grade) at Baptist Temple, 230 West 20th Street, Houston, Texas 77008
- Memorial Lower Campus (Pre-Kindergarten through 4th Grade) at Bethel Church, 825 Bering Drive, Houston, Texas 77057
- Memorial Middle Campus (5th through 8th Grade) at Chinese Baptist Church, 900 Brogden Road, Houston, Texas 77024
- Memorial Upper Campus (9th through 12th Grade) at Houston’s First Baptist Church, 7401 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77024
Academics
The Classical Core is the fundamental TCS academic offering consisting of Language Arts, History, Science, Math, Music, and Classical Languages. These subjects are integrated and each subject is approached differently to correlate with the stage in the classical trivium that it is being taught (i.e., Grammar, Logic, or Rhetoric).
Student life
House System
In 2013, TCS adopted a House System whereby students in Grade 7 (and new students in Grade 8 and above) are randomly placed into a House. Students are placed into one of four houses: Maxwell, Kepler, Pascal, and Carver. Each house is named after a notable scientist who held strong Christian beliefs. Each house has its own crest, necktie colors, Latin motto, service projects, and traditions. Houses compete each year for the House Cup.
Athletics
TCS sponsors a cross-country team, which is open to students in Grades 5 and up. During the Fall, the team competes in invitational meets across the Houston area. During the Winter and Spring, the team competes in 5K road races sponsored by Houston-area charities.
Arts
Choir and choral instruction are included in the curriculum for all students. Each grade performs a choral selection twice each year at the closing Semester Celebrations in December and May. The school offers Fine Art electives for all grades. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students may take a Fine Arts Primer in music and visual art. Grades 1 through 4 may take theater and dramatic arts classes. Grades 5 through 12 may choose from a variety of Eloquium classes covering theater, drawing, journalism, poetry, and creative writing.
Extracurriculars
Due to the school's hybrid schedule with 2 days on-campus per week, many families choose to participate with their school friends in outside activities, classes, and teams. These activities are not sponsored by the school, but provide opportunities for students in the following areas:
- Athletics & Sports (baseball, basketball, gymnastics, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, volleyball, tennis, rock climbing, ice skating)
- Academics (Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Tutoring)
- Enrichment (American Heritage Girls, Chess, Scouting, Duke TIP, Computer Programming, Math Club, Science Bowl)
- Fine Arts (Dance, Guitar, Piano, Violin, Voice)