FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Children need to be 5 years old by September 5. Sometimes, if a child is close to the deadline, and after evaluation by a qualified staff, exceptions may be made.

TFA partners with FAITH Knights out of Stephenville for our sports program. They have a variety of sports for boys and girls. Our boy’s football team won state a few years ago and one of our very own students made this outstanding play. Watch Video

No. However, TFA has an ample kitchen and lunchroom where students bring their own lunch. There are several microwaves available for them to use and a couple of adults to assist during lunches. We offer two 30-minute lunch periods. Elementary lunch begins at 11:20 and secondary commences at 12:00. Parents are invited to come any time and eat with your child.

Yes. TFA has hosted and been the primary source of education for several international students over the years. Our student body is very welcoming and we love helping foreign students assimilate and learn about our culture and allow us to get to know theirs.

TFA does not provide specific programs tailored for students with special needs; however, the personalized attention and small class sizes can be advantageous for students who have slight variations in their learning “differences” and abilities.

No. At TFA, our primary focus is on providing a college preparatory education with a strong emphasis on academic rigor from a Christian perspective. While we don’t expect perfect children, we do expect that once an unacceptable behavior is addressed, there is ownership by the student, restitution and apologies when called for, and an immediate change in the inappropriate behavior. Our guidelines and expectations are clearly defined in our Handbook, and students are expected to adhere to them. While there is an abundance of grace and mercy, we are like baseball: three strikes and you’re out!