Trinity Christian School (Fairfax, Virginia)

Coordinates: 38°50′01″N 77°19′57″W / 38.8337°N 77.3325°W / 38.8337; -77.3325

Trinity Christian School
"Pursuing Excellence for the Mind & Heart"
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
USA
Information
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)
Mascot Gryphon [a lion with the head and wings of an eagle]
Website 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 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 Dr. 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. 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.

In 2005 Dr. Williams resigned as Trinity's headmaster to accept the vice-presidency of Cairn University (then 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 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 a kindergarten.

In 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 (over 40% holding advanced degrees), and 92,000 sq/ft of buildings (totaling $30 million) on a 25-acre campus.[1]

School profile

Alumni

Over 500 alumni since 2001

96% of Trinity's graduates are college-bound

$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 integrates the Bible.

National Merit Scholars:
- 59 Commended
- 20 Finalists (2002–2015)

AP Classes: Calculus, Chemistry, Computer Science, English Literature, Environmental Science, European History, Spanish 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, Research, Writing, and Rhetoric, Latin 4, Physics: Algebra-based, Precalculus, Spanish 4

Enrollment

Over 680 students
52% girls, 48% boys

Athletic Teams

School teams
Girls Boys
Cross country Cross country
Swimming Swimming
Cheerleading
Basketball Basketball
Cross country Cross country
Lacrosse Lacrosse
Soccer Soccer
Track Track
Volleyball Baseball
Golf Golf
Softball

Athletics

Trinity competes in the Delaney Athletic Conference (DAC). Recent honors include:

Varsity Coed Track: Honorable Mention at States in boys 4 × 800 m relay

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 (basically talent show), junior mid-course celebration, middle school talent show, dodge ball tournament, spring art show, and Grandfriends Day (an event honoring the generation of the student's grandparents) among other events.

Performing Arts

TCS Student Clubs

TCS Memberships

References

  1. ↑ http://www.tcsfairfax.org/page.cfm?p=4

External links

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