Trinity Christian School (Fairfax, Virginia)
Coordinates: 38°50′01″N 77°19′57″W / 38.8337°N 77.3325°W
Trinity Christian School | |
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"Pursuing Excellence for the Mind & Heart" | |
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Fairfax, Virginia USA | |
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Type | Private |
Established | 1987 |
Headmaster | Dr. David Vanderpoel |
Faculty | 83 faculty (35 holding Master's degrees, and 4 PhD's) |
Number of students | over 680 students (K through 12th) |
Color(s) | Blue and White |
Mascot | Gryphon [A lion with the head and wings of an eagle] |
Website | http://www.tcsfairfax.org/ |
Trinity Christian School is a K-12, independent Christian school centrally located in Fairfax County, serving all of Northern Virginia.
Brief history
In 1985 a group of parents saw the need for a Christian school in Northern Virginia. Together with the leadership of Truro Episcopal Church, they began to explore the options of founding such an institution.
In 1987 the vestry of Truro voted unanimously to found Trinity Christian School, with Dr. J.C. Lasmanis named as its first headmaster. Trinity opened its doors to a total of forty one students from first through third grade, taught by three faculty members in classrooms provided by Truro.
In 1990 Jim Beavers took over the reins as headmaster. During Mr. Beavers' time in office: a 4th and 5th grade were added, a middle and upper school were established, enrollment greatly increased, and the faculty grew. Eventually the school spread to encompass four different campuses in and throughout Fairfax county.
In 2001 Trinity named a new headmaster, Dr. Todd Williams, and graduated its first senior class. By this time fifty faculty members served over four hundred students on Trinity's four campuses. Although there had been many advantages for the school in growing so quickly, unity between the different campuses was becoming a problem. So shortly after taking office Dr. Williams made it a top priority to unite all the students onto one main campus. After two years of hard fundraising, Trinity proudly opened the doors to its new 25 acre campus facility, located in Fairfax off of Braddock Road next to George Mason University. The new building included a state of the art computer lab, two custom made art rooms, a practice gymnasium, and a science lab. All classes were moved to the new campus that fall.
In 2005 Dr. Williams resigned as Trinity's headmaster to accept the presidency of Philadelphia Biblical University. After much deliberation, the Trinity Christian board of trustees appointed then-teacher Dr. David Vanderpoel as the school’s fourth headmaster. Since taking office, Dr. Vanderpoel has overseen the construction of Trinity’s Phase II building project, including: a second building complete with a gymnasium [stadium seating for 900 and a large stage], a new weight room, a performing arts wing, two science labs, and two sections of kindergarten.
In June 2012, Trinity Christian School was awarded accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS-CASI), an accreditation division of AdvancED.
From its modest beginnings in 1987—— with forty-one students in grades first through third, three faculty members, and a couple of spare classrooms—— Trinity has grown tremendously. Today, Trinity Christian School claims an enrollment of over 680 students in grades K through twelve, 83 faculty members (with over 40% holding advanced degrees), and 92,000 sq/ft of buildings (totaling $30 million) on a 25-acre campus.
School profile
Alumni
Over 500 alumni since 2001
96% of Trinity's graduates are college-bound
Acceptances to over 196 colleges and universities
Trinity claims alumni from such schools as: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins University, Northern Virginia Community College, The University of Virginia, The College of William & Mary, Baylor University, Texas Christian University, Vanderbilt University, Ohio State University, Virginia Tech, George Washington University, Clemson University, The University of Oklahoma, The University of Alabama, Auburn University, Florida State University, The University of Kentucky, Grove City College, The University of Maryland, Penn State University, The University of Pittsburgh, and Wheaton College (Illinois).
$3,040,000 in Scholarships to Class of 2012
SAT Average Score (Class of 2014): 1848 (96 students tested)
ACT Average (Class of 2014): 27 (41 students tested)
Academics
Trinity offers a rigorous academic program that includes Biblical integration.
National Merit Scholars:
- 65 Commended
- 20 Finalists (2002–2014)
AP Classes: Calculus, Computer Science, English Literature, Environmental Science, European History, French Language, Music Theory, Physics 1: Algebra-based, Physics 2: Algebra-based, Statistics, Studio Art 2-D Design, Studio Art: Drawing & Painting, United States Government, United States History
Honors Classes: Algebra I, Algebra II w/Trig, American Literature, Biology, British Literature, Chemistry, Choral Ensemble, Geometry, Latin 4, Physics: Algebra-based, Precalculus, Spanish 4
Enrollment
Over 680 students
54% girls, 46% boys
451 families
Over 140 churches represented
Over 60 zip codes
Athletic Teams
Girls | Boys |
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Basketball | Basketball |
Cross country | Cross country |
Soccer | Soccer |
Volleyball | |
Cheerleading |
Girls | Boys |
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Basketball* | Basketball* |
Cross country | Cross country |
Lacrosse | Lacrosse |
Soccer | Soccer* |
Track | Track |
Volleyball* | Baseball |
Cheerleading* | |
Golf (co-ed) | |
Athletic Honors
Trinity competes in the Delaney Athletic Conference (DAC) and has won numerous honors, including:
- Varsity Boys Cross Country: Conference Champions in 2013
- Varsity Girls Cross Country: Conference Champions in 2013
- Varsity Girls Soccer: Conference Champions in 2014
- Varsity Boys Lacrosse: Conference Champions in 2014
Traditions
Traditions include an annual homecoming dance, homecoming game, homecoming week (during which each upper school class competes in fun contests), upper school coffee house, junior mid-course celebration, middle school talent show, dodgeball tournament, spring art show, senior prank, 5th & 8th grade promotions, tribial ritual around patio and dance around the patio, Grandfriends Day, and a middle school trip to Camp Letts, among other events.
Performing Arts
- LS/MS/US Chorus
- Honors Madrigals (Later Changed to Honors Ensemble in 2014)
- Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced Band
- Jazz band
- Private lessons after school
- Beginning 1 and 2 Strings after school
- Intermediate/Advanced String Ensemble
- Honors Chamber Strings
- MS Drama
- Theater Arts 1 and 2
- Upper School drama productions
- Yearbook
- Honors Jazz Ensemble
TCS Student Clubs
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- International Club
- Latin Club
- Cinematography Club
- TCS Debate Club
- Pancake Club
- Lumberjack Club
- Fangirl Club
TCS Memberships
- AdvancED (TCS is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS-CASI), an accreditation division of AdvancED.
- ACSI - Association of Christian Schools International
- ECFA - Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability
- NVIAC - Northern Virginia Independent Athletic Conference
- VCPE - Virginia Council for Private Education
- FCCC - Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce
References
- Trinity Christian School, Fairfax, VA. http://www.tcsfairfax.org/
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