Troy Christian School Profile

 

Troy Christian Schools is a college preparatory, inter-denominational Christian school. We are a member of Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). The school was founded in 1980 and became chartered in 1982 by the State of Ohio as a K-8 elementary school. In the fall of 2001, Troy Christian Schools, Inc. became chartered by the State of Ohio as an 18 month through 12th grade school. Troy Christian’s enrollment is 180 for Early Childhood, 269 for K-6, and 334 for 7-12. We have students from 31 different school districts and 170 different churches.   

Our Mission

Troy Christian Schools exist to uphold God’s truth as we assist parents in the education of their children’s minds and the transformation of their hearts in a Christ-centered learning environment.

Our Vision

Troy Christian students will be SALT in their world now.

 Matthew 5:13

SALT is to Speak, Act, Lead, and Think like Jesus.

R2G2 Students

We encourage our students to strive to be R2G2 students. They are to have Respect, Responsibility, Gratitude, and Genuineness.

Missions

We are one of the few Christian schools in the country that require and provide mission opportunities for all children in early childhood through 12th grade. Each class selects a group of people to serve throughout the school year.

Enrichment Service & Ministry Week

High School students attend non-traditional courses or trips during ESM Week. These courses and trips allow students and teachers to experience opportunities that are not possible in the traditional classroom setting and that fit their interests.

Test Scores*

Ohio Graduation Test (Passed) TCHS         Ohio

Reading                    96% 88%

Math                            96%       83%

Writing                  98%       90%

Science                    88%         75%

Social Studies                    96%       81%

ACT

TCHS Average 23.6

Ohio Average 21.7

National Average 21.1

CEEB / ACT Code: 365-106

 

Stanford Achievement Test

Median Grade Equivalent

2.5 = 2nd Grade.5th Month (1st number is the grade level and the 2nd number is the month in that grade)

          1st 3rd 5th

Reading   2.8 6.5 7.7

Mathematics   2.7 5.4 9.1

Language         2.7 5.7 9.1

Science   n/a 5.9 7.1  

Soc. Science   n/a 6.6 8.9

*Test scores of all students, including those with special education plans, are included in these figures.

Graduate Profile - Class of 2011

Graduates ~ 45

Graduates enrolled in post-secondary study ~ 98%

Graduates entering the military ~ 2%

Graduates who received scholarships ~ 53%

Graduates enrolled in four-year college or university  ~ 82% 

Graduates enrolled in Christian four year college or university  ~ 36% 

Graduates enrolled in two-year college ~ 16%

Programs Offered at TCHS

Honors classes ~ 17

Online classes ~ 10

College courses through dual enrollment offered at TCHS ~ 9

Dual Enrollment and Post Secondary Enrollment Option

We have partnered with Mount Vernon Nazarene University and Urbana University to offer PSEO or dual enrollment classes on our campus. This allows our students to receive high school and college credit from Christian professors and still remain on our campus.

College courses offered at TCHS ~ 9

Students participating in dual enrollment & PSEO at TCHS  ~ 80

Students participating in dual enrollment & PSEO at area colleges ~ 2

Other Opportunities

Special Education Intervention 

Visual & Performing Arts

Home Education

Technology

Chapel

Chapel is a special time for the entire school to come together or to have time for each age group to praise, worship, pray, and study scripture to  come to know God better. Each chapel is unique. Guest speakers share about God’s work in their lives. Chapels honor special people in our lives, such as Veterans and also Grandparents. 

Extracurricular Activities

Students find opportunities to be involved in student council, athletics, choral and band groups, speech, chapel presentations, missions, service projects, academic  competitions, yearbook, Science/History Fair, National Honor Society, French Club, Drama Club, Art Club, and leadership development. Athletics include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross-country, football, golf, soccer, softball, track, swimming, volleyball, and wrestling.

Enrichment Activities

People learn best by using their hands and minds and by doing real, relevant, and meaningful work. We plan to enhance learning at the elementary through: total school activities, after-school activities and individual classroom activities. We also participate in the Miami County Association for Gifted Children in order to better serve the needs of gifted children in our school.

Intervention

We use a team approach when a child needs extra assistance in a   subject area or has a special learning need. The team consists of a speech pathologist, intervention teachers, classroom teachers, the principal, and parents. All or part of the team members work together to provide the best plan to meet the learning needs of each child. This may include working in the regular classroom setting or one-on-one with a student. Testing is coordinated with the public school.

Jr. High & High School Grading Policy

Grades earned from all subjects,  including Bible, in grades 9-11 and the first semester of grade 12, are used to compute the student’s final rank in class and grade point average (GPA).

A student’s GPA (grades 9-11) is calculated at the end of each year. Only credits earned by attending classes at TCHS (and approved PSEO and dual enrollment classes) are calculated for the GPA. PSEO class grades are based upon the college grading scale.

Grading Scale 7-12 

              Regular Honors

A 90 - 100 4.0 5.0

B 80 - 89 3.0 4.0

C 70 - 79 2.0 3.0

D 65 - 69 1.0 1.0

F 64 or below 0.0 0.0

Honor Roll = 3.4 GPA

High Honor Roll = 4.0 GPA

Elementary Grading Policy

Kindergarten 

E = Excellent

S = Steady Progress

N = Needs to Improve

1st - 6th Grades

A 93 - 100

B 85 - 92

C 77 - 84

D 70 - 76

F 69 or below

Graduation Requirements

In keeping with the school’s focus on high academic standards, graduation requirements at TCHS exceed the State of Ohio requirements.
To graduate, a student must pass the Ohio Graduation Test and earn a minimum of 24 credits in the following subject areas (in addition to a credit of Bible for each year of attendance):

Subject Area           Credits
English        4
Mathematics*        3      (4—Class of 2015 and beyond)
Science*        3
Social Studies        3
Physical Education       1/2
Health       1/2
Oral Interpretation       1/2
Technology        1
Foreign Language        1      (2—Class of 2015 and beyond)
Fine Arts        1

* Students must also earn one additional credit in either Mathematics or Science and earn five and a half credits in elective courses.