Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy

Education Category: Tennessee Education

🌟 Key Highlights: Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy

 

Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy (TACA) is a private, co-educational Baptist Christian school in Bristol, Tennessee. Established as a ministry of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church, it is committed to providing a Christ-centered education that integrates strong academics, a biblical worldview, and character development, partnering with families to prepare students for college and lives of faithful service.

🏫 Overview

 

  • Type: Private / Independent Christian School (Baptist Affiliation)

  • Location: Bristol, Tennessee (Sullivan County, Northeast Tennessee)

  • Grades Served: Pre-Kindergarten (PK) – 12th Grade

  • Enrollment: Approximately 100–120 students

  • Core Mission: To partner with Christian families in providing a Christ-centered education that equips students with the spiritual and intellectual tools necessary to excel in life and serve God.

  • Accreditation: Primarily accredited or approved through state and Christian associations (details may vary, often TACS, AACS, or similar independent Christian bodies).

  • Focus: Full PK–12 education emphasizing traditional Christian values and strong academic fundamentals.

✅ What Makes the School Unique?

 

TACA is distinguished by its unified K-12 structure, strong spiritual focus, and traditional methods:

  • Christ-Centered Worldview: A Biblical worldview is integrated into all academic subjects. Students participate in daily Bible classes and weekly Chapel services, providing consistent spiritual instruction and discipleship rooted in fundamental Christian beliefs.

  • Traditional Curriculum: Emphasizes a traditional, structured, and fundamental academic program focused on mastering core subjects, often utilizing curricula associated with conservative Christian education publishers (e.g., Abeka, Bob Jones University Press).

  • Unified K-12 Campus: Serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade on one campus provides a consistent culture, curriculum progression, and a tight-knit, family-like atmosphere where older students often mentor younger ones.

  • Small Class Sizes: The smaller size of the student body allows for low student-to-teacher ratios and a highly personalized learning environment where students receive significant individual attention and mentorship.

  • Character Development: High priority is placed on discipline, respect, and character development, with a clear code of conduct designed to cultivate moral integrity and responsible Christian citizenship.

  • Extracurricular Opportunities: Offers students participation in competitive athletics (the Bears), as well as dedicated programs in Fine Arts and academic clubs.

📞 Contact Information

 

Detail Information
Address 1065 Tennessee Ave, Bristol, TN 37620
Phone (423) 968-3011
Website ABOUT US – Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy

Recess Policies

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  1. How are recess and/or free break periods structured? Timing?

 

 

Technology / Device Use

  1. Are cell phones or other personal devices restricted during the school day? What is the policy?

 

 

  1. What are the consequences for violating technology policies?

 

 

  1. Are there any other technology policies? For example, are there technology controls inside and/or outside of school (e.g., web monitoring, filters, etc.)?

 

Behavior

  1. What are the school's behavior policies?

 

 

  1. Does the school have a behavior/discipline matrix that lists the behaviors and the appropriate consequences? Could you please include your school’s behavior/discipline matrix?

A school can have discipline/behavior policies, but these policies can be broad. It can be difficult to understand the actual consequences and what actually occurs at school. This section displays the concrete consequences that occur for various behaviors based on teacher feedback. If you are/were a teacher, please email me (Mark Yager) at myager890@gmail.com to give your input. You will remain anonymous when you provide your input.

 

Explanation of discipline at the school (Summarized based on teachers' input):

 

Type of Behavior Typical Consequence / School Response
Tardiness / Late to Class  
Dress Code Violation  
Failure to Follow Directions / Classroom Rules  
Disruption in Class (talking out, off-task behavior, etc.)  
Incomplete Homework or Repeated Lack of Effort  
Possession or Misuse of Cell Phone / Electronic Device  
Disrespect to Teacher / Staff  
Use of Inappropriate or Profane Language  
Dishonesty / Cheating / Academic Misconduct  
Minor Property Misuse or Damage  
Bullying / Teasing / Harassment (Verbal or Online)  
Defiance / Refusal to Comply with Staff Directives  
Leaving Class or Campus Without Permission  
Physical Aggression / Fighting  
Vandalism or Major Property Damage  
Possession of Tobacco or Vaping Device  
Possession or Use of Alcohol / Drugs  
Threatening Behavior or Intimidation  
Possession of a Weapon or Dangerous Object  
Other Behavior:  
Other Behavior:  
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