Trinity Christian Academy

Trinity Christian Academy is a great school with excellent programs. For a relatively small private school, Trinity provides opportunities in sports, art, music and drama that many private schools are not able to do. They have excellent teachers and a quality program. If your child has special needs, they do not have programs designed for those who are challenged educationally. They do offer dual enrollment and honors classes. However, if your child is exceptionally gifted, they do not offer baccalaureate or A.P. classes. My students have been here for 3 years and I couldn't be happier. If you want a private school and are happy with the Christian emphasis, this is the one for you in Deltona. It is accredited. It isn't perfect, but no school is. Good communication between school and parents if you have a computer.
—Submitted by a parent

This is the worst school in Deltona for real if you never get in trouble at school be prepared to get in some kind of trouble at this school unless your parent works their. I would have gave it no stars but I had to give it at least one. The Principal and vice Principal don't listen to anything the students have to say an instead just give them detention and Saturday school for the dumbest stuff like chewing gum or having your shirt not tucked in. If your late more than 3 times you have to pay 5 dollars for every late after that and all the students talk about is how much they all hate it their trust me do not put your kids in thins money hungry school.

I have been at Trinity my whole life pretty much, and I would have to say that it isn't the worst, but it most definitely is not the best. It seems like all of their money goes to football and baseball, and the couldn't care less about any other program. However, I feel like they have been improving slightly with teachers, caring about students, etc. With some of the teachers, it feels like they just picked them up at a gas station or something. They don't know how to teach, discipline, or when to just say a firm "stop". If you're a child of a staff member, you can basically get away with whatever you want, and I mean that literally. However, some other teachers are the complete opposite, which is a good thing. If you're expecting a great drama program in high school, you can forget it. There isn't even one in high school.

I have all of my children enrolled at Trinity and I couldn't be more pleased. Their preschool is clean and my two year old home everyday telling me all the activities he had done. The teachers and staff have been concerned and helpful, willing to work with my children. As far as private school is concerned they have so much more to offer my children than other private and even some public schools. On top of that, the environment is close and friendly, a secure place that I can feel comfortable sending my children to.
—Submitted by a parent

I only gave this school one star because I couldn't give it zero. This school is an uncomfortable place to learn. The staff are negligent to student's needs, and they are only interested in laying down the law rather than accommodating the needs of students academically. Trinity is only thinking of ways to nickel and dime, and not about ways to improve academics. I highly recommend to keep your children and wallet far away from this establishment.

Read the articles written both by parents and teachers who love TCA. Spelling must not be a requirement at TCA. 2009-2010 has been a wasted academic school year for my children. Academically this school is not where it needs to be for high school students, they are approximately 2-3 years behind public schools! This school does not prepare them for their future, unless your desires for them are to manage a McDonalds. There are not enough quality teachers, classes, or personnel to accommodate a full student body. Morally TCA has let parents down in the past. Any doubts check with your local news departments about past investigations and write ups. Not exactly quality role models. The school overall is ran like a military installation, dress codes need to apply to faculty as well, rules are not for everyone. This school will nickel and dime you to death. Think twice prior to enrolling your future students. Save your money for college tuitions.
—Submitted by a parent

FAMILY ORIENTED,INTEGRITY,RESPECT,TEACHER'S REALLY CARE,MY EXPERIENCE IS THAT MY SON WAS IN THE HOSPITAL.,AND THE ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY CAME TO VISIT,PRAY,AND SUPPORT US AS A FAMILY MEMBER.AND THAT RESPOND ,TOUCH OUR HEARTS. WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL, THE VALLEJO FAMILY , THE BEST EDUCATION YOU'LL FIND IT IN T.C.A GOD BLESS TO ALL
—Submitted by a parent

My son attended TCA for two years (9th &10 th) grade. The baseball staff was very interested on him because of his talents. My son was diagnosed with ADD and the school teachers & coaches were aware of it. The second year he was disciplined by some behavior issues that involved not just him but others also. But he was the only one pusnished. I felt that this school is not a Christian one, marginate disable students and has favoritism. If you are a parent that clean the baseball field all the time and contibute monetary need to be a parent that participat with money your kid can get away with everything; if not the kid will be punished. TCA is asking for money constantly. I contribute to the baseball field that they have now, Be carefull with TCA.
—Submitted by a parent

I have 2 children attending this school and have appreciated the dedication and commitment the teachers have given to my children, along with the other students.
—Submitted by a parent

This is the best school in Deltona.I have no doubts that my child will be a Cristian leader one day with the help of this great school.
—Submitted by a parent

I enrolled my child in this school with an open mind despite the reviews. However, after glancing at the books, I realize that this school is very much behind academically. Iwas shocked to see that my child has already learned about 3/4 of the contents of theMath book in her previous grade in public school. My child also stated that although the teacher is very nice, she is extremely disorganized and confuses the children when she jumps from one lesson to another. The children actually complained to eachother about it. From what I can observe, everyone appears extremely warm and nurturing. However, some teachers may be a bit too old to be teaching. I believe someone needs to evaluate the academic standards in comparison to public schools. If I continue to see a decline in her studies, I will have no choice but to take her out.
—Submitted by a parent

I love Trinity thier teachers and staff are definitly the best in deltona. well as far as i am concerned i would drive my kid from anywhere in florida to attend this school nothing but the best for my kids and i am not loaded either but i think a education like this is definitly priceless
—Submitted by a parent

I never had a discipline problem and I left the school after one year. The school prices are constantly going up and most of the money is probably ging to their athletic program. The football players can do whatever they want to do. They need to invest in more computers, hardcover textbooks, and more teachers. My history teacher was swapped out three times last year. A student cannot function like that. A lot of these teachers have degrees in one subject, yet teach three. Elementary is ok. Middle and High School is hjorrible.
—Submitted by a student

I think i forgot to rate this school in my review, but i give it 5 stars for teaching christian principles, for great leadership and caring teachers and for a well run sports program. my kids had attended public school before, thank God for a place like Trinity!!
—Submitted by a parent

i have worked at trinity for almost 10 years now. i have seen it go from around 200 students to over 600. it is amazing how many students come back to tell us that they would give anything to be back here. there are many people who just don't fit into a certain type of school and become unhappy. that unhappiness usually comes from within. the leadership at trinity has turned this school around. we have discipline, rigor in academics, a wonderful fine arts progra and a great athletic program. your child can get all he/she needs at Trinity and a great christian education along with it. We seek to minister to every child that attends here the true love of Jesus and you can't get any better than that.
—Submitted by a teacher

It is amazing how innacurate many of these reviews are. Please be careful when reading from sites such as these - they are most often places for the disgruntled to vent because they have a discipline problem or didn't pay thier bills. TCA is among the cheapest in Central Florida for tuition. One reviewer mentioned the renovations and stated that they were done during school - in fact they were done over the summer - an investment of over $500,000.00 does that sound money hungry to you? Its not all about sports- check out SAT scores, the number of graduates in college and all of the fine arts programs including award winning art and band! My children are receiving a Christian education in a wonderful place. Perfect? No place is. Many who have left for public schools have returned - what does that tell you?
—Submitted by a parent

My son has been there since the VPK program and is now in 2nd grade. I do not feel that they push the athletic program. The school tries to bring out the best in each student whether it be academically or scholastically. I feel that they ar exceeding the public school academics.
—Submitted by a parent

All they care about is the sport team Academically, students are way behind public school students. Teachers are old. The rest just do not care to challenge them. Barely any homework. Very partial to staff children and sports team. My child feel way behind compared to public school friends -- and she was a strait A student before coming here. Principal could care less about any of these concerns from the parents. They are not caring and loving toward the children as they should be. Actually they seem like they do not even like children, but they sure like money! And this is a 'christian school'! Save yourself the agrevation. Find another school. These people care more about the money , not the students or God for that matter.
—Submitted by a parent

Reading all of the forums on this website from previous students who say that they have not had a good learning experience at Trinity, I can honestly say that I believe them due to the spelling issues on many of these blogs. I also know from experience of having two of my children attend TCA. My son graduated, but took my daughter out after 2 years. Their idea of an honors class is to put them up one grade level and let it go at that. If it hadn't of been for me, the parent, suggesting that she be put into their 'honors' class it never would have been done. I don't believe they follow their students progress and try to challenge them enough. I am much happier with a public school.
—Submitted by a parent

I actually have two children attending Trinity I will have to give accolade to the elementary program, but unfortunately the middle and high program are a joke. I am absolutely appalled at what my older child comes home with for home work I myself is an educator, and I think my children are not been challenge enough, nor do they offer enough extra curriculum for the students.
—Submitted by a parent