Early Learning At a Glance
Pre-Kindergarten
Our Pre-Kindergarten program for 3 and 4 year olds focuses on etiquette, socialization, letter recognition, phonemic awareness, fine motor skills development, and learning that God loves His creation.
Curriculums Used:
- Abeka Phonics/Penmanship
- Stanford Writing Road to Reading
- Abeka Bible
Kindergarten
TCAL Kindergarten prepares students to be life long readers. Our program focuses on phonemic awareness, penmanship skills, developing number-sense, learning to express emotions, developing self-control, and understanding that God has created them for a special purpose.
Curriculums Used:
- Abeka Phonics/Penmanship
- Stanford Writing Road to Reading
- Saxon Math (non-common core)
- Abeka Bible
Lower School at a glance
Elementary
The elementary years (1st – 6th grade) are the foundational years of learning. During this time students are building a database of information in their brains so that they can access it later to think critically. TCAL takes advantage of this natural developmental stage to instill a love of life long learning in our students.
Curriculums Used:
- Abeka Penmanship & Cursive Writing
- Analytical Grammar
- Abeka Math (non-common core)
- BJU Press for Science
- Abeka and BJU Press for History
- The Spanish Class
- TCAL Bible Curriculum
- TCAL Etiquette Curriculum
Junior High
With a focus on analysis and developing critical thinking skills, TCAL Junior High students (7th-8th grade) will be prepared to take on the rigors of high school. Students spend time serving their community, diving into literature and science, learning logical approaches to advanced math, and dissecting history to better prepare for the future.
Curriculums Used:
- Analytical Grammar
- Saxon Math (non-common core)
- BJU Press Science
- Abeka Penmanship
- Abeka History
- The Spanish Class
- TCAL Etiquette
- TCAL Bible
Upper School at a glance
High School
The Christian Academy of Louisiana has chosen to partner with Liberty University’s Online Academy for our high school students (9th-12th grade). Blended learning takes the best of traditional education and technology to create an environment where students are the best prepared to succeed in today’s marketplace.
- Students are challenged academically though a nationally accredited curriculum.
- Upon completion of the course work, students meet or exceed the requirements to receive the TOPS University Pathway scholarships.
- Students have the option to take college courses in high school (Dual Enrollment Courses) that count for both high school credits and college credits.
- Etiquette courses equip students to successfully navigate job interviews, formal business meetings, dinners with potential clients or supervisors, and how to dress appropriately for every circumstance.
- Bible classes, along with the overall curriculum, provide students with a Biblical Worldview that is so desperately needed in our world today.
Curriculums Used:
- Liberty University Online Academy
- Ramsey Education: Foundations in Personal Finance
- TCAL Bible
- TCAL Etiquette
Dual Enrollment
High School students have the chance to earn up concurrent college credit by taking dual enrollment courses. It is possible to graduate high school with an associates degree!
Study Abroad
Juniors and Seniors will take an annual trip to Italy for an experiential in-depth study program in historical locations around Rome including the ANGELICUM (Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas).
Professional Engineers Education Program (PEEP)
High School students will interface with engineers from local industries who are experts in their respective fields. These engineers will help educate and train our students in a face-to-face classroom environment for an additional professional level of practical education.
House Program
The TCAL mentorship program inducts 7th and 8th graders into four "houses" called Matthew, Mark Luke and John. These houses act as mentor and study groups during the year working together to foster teamwork, servanthood, and camaraderie. Houses participate in an annual all-school competition to compete for the right to hold the "Winners’ Cup" or "Holy Grail" in their House for a full year.