The Woodlands Christian Academy
| The Woodlands Christian Academy | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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5800 Academy Way The Woodlands, Texas 77384 United States | |
| Coordinates | 30°12′19″N 95°29′16″W / 30.205257°N 95.487714°WCoordinates: 30°12′19″N 95°29′16″W / 30.205257°N 95.487714°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1993 |
| Principal | Mr. Stephen Zeal |
| Head of School | Julie Ambler |
| Faculty | 109 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12th |
| Number of students | 600 |
| Student to teacher ratio | About 12:1 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Campus size | 40 acres |
| Color(s) |
Green/Gold |
| Mascot | Warriors |
| Website | http://www.twca.net/ |
The Woodlands Christian Academy is an independent, Christian, college preparatory, private school in The Woodlands, unincorporated Montgomery County, Texas. The school covers grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, serving 600 students.[1] The forty acre campus is located 28 miles (45 km) north of Downtown Houston.[2]
History
The school opened in September 1993, covering grades Pre-Kindergarten through 6th.[1]
In 1999, The Woodlands Christian Academy moved to its present 40-acre campus on Academy Way. The Timothy Administrative Building was the first permanent structure on campus in 1999. The high school was also established at that time and the first class of twelve students graduated in 2001.[1]
In 2002, Woodlands Christian completed construction of the first gym, pavilion and athletic facilities, including a state of the art baseball complex and lighted football field.[1]
The first permanent classroom building, the Nehemiah Academic Center, opened for the high school during the summer of 2009.[1]
In 2014, the Joshua Academic Center, providing permanent classrooms for lower and middle school students, and a second gym, the David Gymnasium, was completed.[1]
In late 2015, Warrior Stadium, complete with a turf field, Woodforest National Bank Field, and 8 lane track, Tom Earle Track .
Academics
The school offers an independent, Christ-centered college preparatory education that integrates learning with Biblical faith and challenges students to reach their highest potential spiritually, academically, physically and socially for the Glory of Jesus Christ. Classes are offered for Prekindergarten through 12th grade.
Woodlands Christian is not limited to a single curriculum or publisher. The school chooses from the best curriculum on the market and teaches from a Christian world view. Curriculum is vertically aligned, preparing students for success at each step in their education. Teachers are the living curriculum in the classroom, using their creativity and personal style to maximize instruction.
The early childhood program, PreK and Kindergarten, emphasizes learning through guided play and instruction, creating a foundation in the core subjects; reading, writing, math, science, history and Bible. Teachers are intentional in planning activities that will challenge the students in their classrooms, and prepare them for success at the next level.
Lower School students, 1st - 4th grade, receive instruction in core subjects as well as art, music, foreign language, physical education and Bible.
The Middle School program at Woodlands Christian, 5th - 8th grade, encourages spiritual growth, fosters sound academic habits, and builds lifetime skills for learning. With a core of spiritual and supportive teachers and mentors, TWCA Middle School provides a supportive and flexible school climate that challenges every student to reach their highest potential.
The High School program at Woodlands Christian offers students a challenging, Christ-centered liberal arts curriculum. A Biblical application of the Socratic Method creates a dynamic classroom environment for learning. TWCA aims to graduate young men and women who think clearly and listen carefully with discernment and understanding; who reason persuasively and articulate precisely; who are capable of evaluating their entire range of experience in the light of the Scriptures; and who do so with eagerness in joyful submission to God. AP and dual credit classes are offered.
Students can take band, choir, art/music, or theater as a fine art.
Technology
The Woodlands Christian Academy has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2014-2016. Apple Distinguished Schools are K–20 schools that provide 24/7, school wide, one-to-one access to Apple notebook computers and/or mobile devices to all students, teachers, and administrators. They demonstrate an innovative and compelling learning environment that engages students and provides tangible evidence of academic accomplishment.
Woodlands Christian has partnered with Apple Education to facilitate a blended, digital learning environment for all students on our campus. This environment is designed to prepare students to enter college and career with the potential to create and invent as prominent, innovative, Christian leaders in the world. Students are provided with a myriad of digital devices: iPads in Pre-Kindergarten; iPads and MacBook Airs in Kindergarten and 1st grade; 2nd – 8th grade students each have a MacBook Air; and each high school student has a MacBook Pro.
Each classroom at Woodlands Christian is equipped with wireless internet access, MacBook Pro, Smart Board and projector; allowing teachers to integrate technology across all curriculum. Apple TVs are in each classroom, allowing for wireless use of the projector for both teacher and student
Facilities
The Joshua Academic Center houses the lower school and middle school. The Nehemiah Academic Center houses the high school. The Timothy Administration Building houses the administration and Library, as well as Biology and Anatomy classes, Art studios, the Warrior Cafe a large multi-purpose room (MPR), and school store "The Armory". The SLC (Student Life Center) houses the main gym, as well as the sports medicine office and main locker rooms. The David Gym houses a full court gym, and two half-court goals and two indoor batting cages.
In late 2015, Warrior Stadium was completed with a turf field, Woodforest Bank© Field, and a competitive 8 lane track, Tom Earle track. The campus also has a state of the art baseball field, and softball field.
Sports
Sports that are offered include Volleyball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Cross Country, Cheer, Baseball, Softball and soccer coming soon. The Woodlands Christian Academy's mascot is the Warrior. School colors are green and gold. In 2015, The Woodlands Christian Academy boys' Cross Country took second in state, TAPPS 3A. In 2015, the boys' track team won state, TAPPS 3A.
Football
The Warrior Football team is in District 3 of TAPPS 3A.