Q: Nursery/PreK Admissions Checklist

1: Application and Document Review Submit Online Application Student Photograph (upload with online application) Birth Certificate (upload with online application) A $25 application fee is required for children ages 0–3. Teacher Recommendation Form (from prior daycare/school) IEP (if applicable) 2: Principal Review A principal will review your child’s information. Zoom Orientation with Principal 3: Final Decision Students who meet requirements will be contacted via email. Enrollment to secure your spot will open February 8.

Q: Elementary Admissions Checklist (K5-5th Grades)

Step 1: K5-5th grades Application and Document Review ($75 non-refundable fee) Entrance Exam Fee - $50 (Paid at time of testing registration.) Application- Submit online document and payment www.tcajax.org/admissions Most Recent Report Card Prior Year’s Final Report Card Most Recent Standardized Test Scores IEP/504 Plan (if applicable) Teacher Recommendation (from prior school, link provided in online application) Step 2: Committee Review The Admissions Review Committee will review your child’s information. If eligible, student will move to step 3. Step 3: Entrance Testing Testing will be by appointment only. The Elementary Office will contact you for scheduling. Step 4: Final Decision Applications completed by the priority application deadline of February 4, 2027, will receive notification by email, on February 26, 2027. Any applications submitted after this date will be evaluated on a rolling basis as space is available by grade level.

Q: Middle School/High School Checklist (6th-12th Grades)

Step 1: 6th – 12th grades Application and Document Review ($75.00 non-refundable fee) Entrance Exam Fee $100 (Paid at time of testing registration) - Schedule through TCA Admissions office after applying Application *- Submit online document and payment www.tcajax.org/admissions Discipline Record Most Recent Report Card Prior Year’s Final Report Card Most Recent Standardized Test Scores IEP/504 Plan (if applicable) Teacher Recommendation (link available on application dashboard) Family Interview (Parents and Applicant) Step 2: Principal Review The Admissions Review Committee will review your child's information. If eligible, student will move to step 3. Step 3: Entrance Testing Testing will be by appointment only. The Admissions Office will contact you for scheduling. Step 4: Final Decision Applications completed by the priority application deadline of February 4, 2027, will receive notification by email, on February 24, 2027. Any applications submitted after this date will be evaluated on a rolling basis as space is available by grade level.

Question 1

Kindergarten-12th:

Accepted Answer

First round Decision Day is March 6, 2026. Decisions will be sent out via email on this day. Those who are accepted will have until March 25, 2026, to complete registration. If registration is not completed by this date, you run the risk of losing your child’s spot in Trinity Christian Academy. (See registration checklist below to see what is required for registration to be considered complete.)

If space is still available, applications will reopen February 20, 2026. Applications submitted at that time will be processed on a rolling basis until seats are filled.

Question 2

Newborn-VPK:

Accepted Answer

Applications will not close for ages 0-VPK until seats are filled.

Newborn-VPK registration for those who have already completed the application process and been cleared to register will open February 9, 2026. (See registration checklist below to see what is required for registration to be considered complete.)

Question 3

How do I begin the application process?

Accepted Answer

Applications are completed online.

Tours and shadow days are available, but not required. Tours can be scheduled online. Contact the Admissions office at admissions@tcajax.org or (904)596-2337, option 3 for information on shadow days. Click HERE to schedule your tour.

Question 4

What documents do I need in order to complete the application process?

Accepted Answer

Checklists for document requirements are listed above.

Question 5

Will my student need to take an entrance test?

Accepted Answer

Applicants for kindergarten through 12th grade may be required to take an entrance exam. Applicants are put through a first review (academic and behavior records) by the review committee. If the review committee wishes to move forward with the applicant, you will then be invited to take the next steps, which is the entrance exam. This is not a placement test. It is used in determining if a student will be accepted into Trinity Christian Academy.

Question 6

If my child is accepted, what other documents do I need for registration?

Accepted Answer

After acceptance into TCA, you will need to provide the following to the business office to register your child.

Florida Health Department Shot Record
Florida Health Department Physical
Student and Parent Social Security Cards
TCA Registration Form*
VPK Certificate, if applicable
Scholarship Documentation (Kindergarten - 12th grades only, if applicable)
Registration Fee (VPK excluded)

*Form provided by TCA upon acceptance.

Question 7

Where do I go for registration?

Accepted Answer

If your student was accepted, please refer to the acceptance email and documents you received and follow the instructions listed there.

Question 8

Nursery/PreK Admissions Checklist

Accepted Answer

1: Application and Document Review

Submit Online Application
Student Photograph (upload with online application)
Birth Certificate (upload with online application)
A $25 application fee is required for children ages 0–3.
Teacher Recommendation Form (from prior daycare/school)
IEP (if applicable)

2: Principal Review

A principal will review your child’s information.
Zoom Orientation with Principal

3: Final Decision

Students who meet requirements will be contacted via email.
Enrollment to secure your spot will open February 8.

Question 9

Elementary Admissions Checklist (K5-5th Grades)

Accepted Answer

Step 1: K5-5th grades Application and Document Review ($75 non-refundable fee)

Entrance Exam Fee - $50 (Paid at time of testing registration.)

Application- Submit online document and payment www.tcajax.org/admissions
Most Recent Report Card
Prior Year’s Final Report Card
Most Recent Standardized Test Scores
IEP/504 Plan (if applicable)
Teacher Recommendation (from prior school, link provided in online application)

Step 2: Committee Review

The Admissions Review Committee will review your child’s information. If eligible, student will move to step 3.

Step 3: Entrance Testing

Testing will be by appointment only. The Elementary Office will contact you for scheduling.

Step 4: Final Decision

Applications completed by the priority application deadline of February 4, 2027, will receive notification by email, on February 26, 2027. Any applications submitted after this date will be evaluated on a rolling basis as space is available by grade level.

Question 10

Middle School/High School Checklist (6th-12th Grades)

Accepted Answer

Step 1:

6th – 12th grades Application and Document Review ($75.00 non-refundable fee)
Entrance Exam Fee $100 (Paid at time of testing registration) - Schedule through TCA Admissions office after applying
Application*- Submit online document and payment www.tcajax.org/admissions
Discipline Record
Most Recent Report Card
Prior Year’s Final Report Card
Most Recent Standardized Test Scores
IEP/504 Plan (if applicable)
Teacher Recommendation (link available on application dashboard)
Family Interview (Parents and Applicant)

Step 2: Principal Review

The Admissions Review Committee will review your child's information. If eligible, student will move to step 3.

Step 3: Entrance Testing
Testing will be by appointment only. The Admissions Office will contact you for scheduling.

Step 4: Final Decision
Applications completed by the priority application deadline of February 4, 2027, will receive notification by email, on February 24, 2027. Any applications submitted after this date will be evaluated on a rolling basis as space is available by grade level.

Question 11

Enrollment Documents

Accepted Answer

After acceptance into TCA, you will need to provide the following to the business office to enroll your child.
Florida Health Department Shot Record
Florida Health Department Physical
Student and Parent Social Security Cards
TCA Enrollment Packet*
Scholarship Documentation (Kindergarten - 12th grades only, if applicable)
Enrollment Fee

*Documents provided by TCA upon acceptance.

New Student Enrollment Fee (non-refundable): $750 per student; max. $1,070 per family
Alternative Payment Options:
* $750 Option: $500 due at enrollment followed by 3 equal monthly payments
* $1,070 Option: $500 due at enrollment followed by 7 equal monthly payments

Question 12

How can I get connected now?

Accepted Answer

A. You can get connected through the Parent Ambassador program, summer camp, athletics, fine arts summer programs

Question 13

How do I sign up for lunch

Accepted Answer

A. Click HERE to find more information about the school lunch

Question 14

When do I receive teacher assignments or student schedules?

Accepted Answer

Question 15

How do I choose my student’s classes (6-12th grades)?

Accepted Answer

A. Guidance office will reach out to the families.

Question 16

When can my child get involved with TCA sports?

Accepted Answer

A. 6th-12th grades

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