High academic standards are a priority at T.F.C.A. Children need to be taught perseverance (Rev. 2:10), dependability (Prov. 20:6) and diligence (Phil. 3:14) in pursuing academic excellence. With the help of dedicated parents, our Christian staff hopes to fulfill this challenge.

Kindergarten
Reading readiness, Bible memorizations, and math readiness are some of the skills learned in kindergarten. The reading program is based upon a phonics approach. A regular chapel program will emphasize a reverence for the Lord Jesus Christ, character development and patriotism.

Elementary
The elementary program is primarily designed to develop learning skills in all basic subject areas, including daily Bible instruction.

The primary level, grades 1-3, constitutes the basic foundation of learning for every child. A child’s study habits, learning skills, and basic attitudes are being formed during these years. Our system of discipline engendered by Bible principles will help to provide the necessary skills and encouragement your child needs.

In the upper elementary, we seek to review, extend and reinforce what the child has learned during the foundation years. English, spelling, reading, math, science, history, and Bible are taught in grades 4-6.

Other important aspects of the elementary curriculum will include program participation, band, chorus, art, and physical education.Return to top

Junior and Senior High
In order to further maintain high academic standards, Twin Falls Christian Academy insists that its students in junior and senior high continue to receive the best possible training in the basic concepts and skills of reading, English, mathematics, science, history, and Bible. Our curriculum will be confined primarily to academic courses to give the best possible preparation for Christian colleges and universities.

Twin Falls Christian Academy requires the successful completion of an academic program in excess of the requirements of the State of Idaho. Nevertheless, all courses that are required by the State of Idaho and Twin Falls School District #411 are also included with our required courses for graduation. We also use the same credit system as T.F. School District #411 for courses successfully completed. Each student will be required to satisfactorily complete forty-four credits of work in order to graduate.Return to top

Chapel Time
Twin Falls Christian Academy is a Christian school, therefore, the Word of God is held in high regard. Regular chapel time, therefore, is an important part of our curriculum, and all students are required to attend chapel services.Return to top

Homework
Homework is an important part of Twin Falls Christian Academy’s academic emphasis. It should always be done neatly, accurately, and on time. Homework is not to be regarded as busy work. It is to be given by classroom teachers for specific purposes. Students will be taught and held responsible to take note of any assignments given and to see that they are properly completed and turned in on time. Any student who fails to complete his assignment on time will be subject to lower grades.Return to top

Make-Up Work
Students who are absent must check with classroom teachers immediately upon returning to school, to get all assignments missed. Because of the importance of homework, we have developed a late work policy for the student.

Students will have as many days as they have been absent to turn in missed work and make up tests. After this the grade will be a zero. If extra time is needed due to unusual circumstances, the student is to make special arrangements with the teacher.Return to top

Progress Reports
Student progress reports, in the form of green slips, will go out every third week during the year except at the end of each quarter when report cards are sent home. The purpose for these reports is to keep our parents and students up-to-date and properly informed as to the progress which is being made in academic achievement and character development.

All progress reports must be signed by the parents and returned to the teacher. Dates for issuance of Progress Reports are given on the school calendar.Return to top

Grade System
Each student in grades 1-6 is evaluated in the following three areas:
Academic Achievement: A grade based upon the actual work done on homework, quizzes, tests, exams, etc.

Academic conscientiousness: A grade based upon the teacher’s evaluation of student’s behavior in regard to effort.

Important Habits and Attitudes: A grade based upon the teacher’s evaluation of student’s spiritual, social, and personal behavior.

Junior and senior high students will be evaluated only in the areas of academic achievement and academic conscientiousness. In each area of evaluation, grades are related to the school standard as follows:

100%…..A+ 96-99…..A 93-95…..A- 90-92…..B+ 87-89…..B 85-86…..B-

82-84…..C+ 79-81…..C 75-78…..C- 73-74…..D+ 70-72…..D 68-69…..D- 0-67…....F

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Honor Roll
At the end of each quarterly grading period, three separate honor rolls will be compiled: one for academic achievement, one for academic conscientiousness, and one for important habits and attitudes. Each honor roll will be made up of the following:

‘A’ Honor Roll: Students who have made all A’s and have received no less than a C average in any other areas of evaluation.
‘B’ Honor Roll: Students who have made all B’s or above, and have no less than a C average in any other area of evaluation.