About
History
A Blessed Beginning...
Trinity Christian School opened in 1986 with 39 students in grades K-4, as well as a special education program. The elementary program expanded to the 8th grade by 1990-91, when nine students graduated. After 7 years, the TCS special education class graduated all students to other occupational and educational programs. Meanwhile, the school program continued at grade 8 for 6 years, establishing a reputation of high standards while pursuing academic excellence to the glory of God.
Enhancement and Expansion
In 1996, TCS began to implement the classical model for Christian education, which included strengthened methodology and curriculum goals in all other subject areas. With expansion into a high school program completed by the 2000-2001 school year, TCS added Great Books, Western Thought, Logic, and Rhetoric to its core classical curriculum. In addition, all high school classes were offered at an honors level and thus prepared graduates to matriculate into the rigor of any college or university. TCS celebrated its first high school graduation with the Class of 2001.
A Lasting Legacy and Pursuit of Further Excellence...
Since establishing a complete K-12 academic program, the school has maintained a student population averaging 12-15 students per grade and provided quality instruction with a low teacher-to-student ratio. The parent-teacher relationship is also strong, with shared core Christian values and close communication between school and home. TCS alumni have achieved good success in college and beyond. Ninety-five percent of graduates have gone on to college, with the majority receiving some form of scholarship. Approximately 10% have pursued military service; and, according to alumni surveys, about 70% are members of a local church living out the faith in which they were instructed.
Since 2015, TCS has been an accredited K-12 school recognized by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Stability and continuity have remained hallmarks at the school, with only two major administrative changes in nearly 40 years and the blessing of low teacher turnover throughout that time. Since starting the high school, several of the faculty have been TCS alumni who have come back to teach. Also, throughout these years, many alumni have put their own children through Trinity Christian School. The year 2016 marked the opening of the gymnasium facility, providing ample space for indoor sports activities and additional classrooms for art and music education. The school's biblically-based, academically excellent, classical education was opened to the first international students during the 2018-19 school year. TCS anticipates seeing its ministry to families grow in coming years with God's continued blessing.
Since 2015, TCS has been an accredited K-12 school recognized by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Stability and continuity have remained hallmarks at the school, with only two major administrative changes in nearly 40 years and the blessing of low teacher turnover throughout that time. Since starting the high school, several of the faculty have been TCS alumni who have come back to teach. Also, throughout these years, many alumni have put their own children through Trinity Christian School. The year 2016 marked the opening of the gymnasium facility, providing ample space for indoor sports activities and additional classrooms for art and music education. The school's biblically-based, academically excellent, classical education was opened to the first international students during the 2018-19 school year. TCS anticipates seeing its ministry to families grow in coming years with God's continued blessing.
Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School of Montville, New Jersey, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, board-governed, private Christian day school. The school does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
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