Curriculum Overview
Under the Cross:
A Distinctly Christian Academic Journey
At Trinity Academy Education happens Under the Cross, Faith is not an added subject — it is the lens through which every subject is taught, explored, and applied.
K–2
Foundations Through Hands-On Learning
In the primary years, instruction emphasizes fine motor development, early literacy, and foundational math skills.
- Literacy: Wonders (K–5) guides systematic phonics instruction, building fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
- Mathematics: McGraw Hill My Math develops number sense, place value understanding, and addition/subtraction fluency through manipulatives and visual models.
- Science: Purposeful Design Science introduces foundational scientific concepts through observation and exploration.
- Social Studies: TCI Social Studies (K–8) builds early understanding of community and citizenship.
Faith Formation
Using Purposeful Design Bible (K–8), instruction aligns with Bloom’s levels of Remember, Understand, and Apply. Students memorize Scripture, retell Bible stories, explain foundational truths, and practice biblical character in daily life.
Grades 3–5
Comprehension and Explanation
In the intermediate grades, students strengthen comprehension and critical thinking.
- Literacy: Wonders emphasizes close reading, textual evidence, and structured writing.
- Mathematics: McGraw Hill My Math advances multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and multi-step problem solving with written reasoning.
- Science: Purposeful Design Science deepens scientific inquiry.
- Social Studies: TCI Social Studies develops historical thinking and analysis.
Faith Formation
Instruction progresses to Analyze. Through “Purposeful Design Bible”, students explain themes of Scripture, apply biblical principles to real-life situations, and examine choices and consequences from a biblical worldview.
Grades 6–8
Ownership and Output
In the middle school years, learning shifts from input to output through research, argument writing, presentations, labs, and discussion.
TCI Social Studies supports source analysis and civic reasoning, while Purposeful Design Bible guides students toward doctrinal understanding and worldview evaluation.
Faith Formation
Faith instruction expands through Evaluate and Create. Students defend their beliefs respectfully, assess moral issues biblically, articulate personal faith statements, and demonstrate ownership of their faith through leadership and service.
From kindergarten through eighth grade, students grow academically and spiritually — building strong foundations, developing critical thinking, and ultimately taking ownership of both their learning and their faith.
Everything we teach is done Under the Cross — shaping minds, forming hearts, and preparing students to live with purpose in Christ