FAQ

No. While most students come from Christian homes, many others do not. All are welcome!    

As a Christian school, all our students are taught from a Christian perspective, study the Bible, and memorize verses. At the same time, we welcome open and honest conversation, and our teachers model respect for those who hold different views. In the secondary school, students are encouraged to discuss challenging cultural, philosophical, and theological topics. Teachers hold God’s Word as the standard for truth in these discussions, but courses are graded according to achievement of course objectives, not acceptance of a particular faith.  

Yes. Our employees are all active in a Christian church, have signed a theological affirmation statement, and incorporate their faith into their everyday lives. As Christians, we know that our beliefs cannot be separated from our words and actions, and we rely on the good news of Jesus Christ to shape our individual lives and the character of our community.  

Yes! God places the primary responsibility for raising children on parents, so we are committed to partnering with parents, including homeschooling parents. We are delighted to offer Homeschool Extension classes for students entering 6th-8th Grade. 

Courses are offered on a space-available basis, with priority given to full-time students. Click here for more information.

A classical education is rooted in the liberal arts tradition.  As such, a classical education is not preparation for a specific career path, but rather the development of a genuinely intelligent and disciplined mind, combined with a heart for service and a love for learning. 

This kind of education prepares students to excel in the challenges of high school, college and the workplace. We believe a classical education provides the very best high school preparation and the most excellent college opportunities.

We encourage you to look at the Good Soil Report, a study done to track the outcome of Classical Christian Education students, ages 25-44 versus students who received a traditional education. The differenc­es were pronounced. CCE alumni had very different life outcomes and practices. Find the Good Soil Report here. 

Interested to get more information on Christian Classical Education?

To learn more about the K-12 Complete Classical Method, click here!

We seek families who desire a Christian education. Through the admissions process, we look for families that share a similar vision of the purpose and outcome of education, and are willing to partner with us to ensure the success of their child in all areas of development. We prayerfully consider each applicant.

TCS admits students of any race, nationality, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of the school. It does not discriminate against students on the basis of race, nationality, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial assistance, and other school-administered programs, as provided by federal and state law.

Each applicant is considered individually to determine whether TCS would be an appropriate learning environment. While we do not possess the resources to provide special education at our school, we will accept children who can be successfully accommodated within a regular classroom at Trinity. We provide some short-term support for students when needed, and our teachers are trained to provide some differentiation in instruction. We use methods of instruction that can be very effective for various learning styles, such as multisensory reading and spelling instruction, teaching to mastery, direct instruction, as well as providing a variety of ways for students to demonstrate knowledge.

Most students adapt well to TCS in Kindergarten-8th Grades. Our admissions process helps assess your student’s potential to learn and thrive at TCS.

Absolutely!

We love having prospective families and students visit Trinity Christian School. Tours and visits are encouraged and are offered at your convenience. 

All tours can be done in-person at either or virtually at either or both our Mauka (Preschool - 5th Grade) or Makai (6th - 8th Grade) campuses. 

You can sign up here to visit or call us at 808-262-8501. We look forward to sharing more with you about Trinity Christian School!

Based on financial need, a limited amount of funds are available to students at Trinity Christian School. 

If you would like to apply for assistance, please apply on the FACTS link on ParentsWeb. (Login to Parents Web-> FACTS -> FACTS Links - > Apply for Grant & Aid  -> sign in with FACTS login information).  

See also our "Tuition and Tuition Assistance" page for specific details. Tuition assistance applications are accepted in rounds.  Thereafter, if any funds remain, Tuition Assistance will be determined on a case by case basis.

Trinity also offers Tuition Discounts for new student referrals. Visit our Tuition Assistance page to learn more about these helpful discounts.

The size of the award varies according to income, assets, debts, and other factors such as help from other sources (i.e. grandparents, Kipona Scholarships, etc.)  No full tuition awards are given as every family is expected to contribute to the tuition of their child or children. Tuition Awards only apply to tuition and are non-transferrable to other students and are non-transferrable to the next year.

FACTS calculates the award based on several factors such as income, assets, debts, number of children at Trinity. Applications are processed in the Business Office and the Tuition Assistance Committee reviews the application and determines the award.

Trinity Christian School believes that a student’s education is both parents’ responsibility. Parents who are divorced, separated, or have never been married must make full financial disclosure before any tuition assistance award will be considered.

If a parent has not been in contact with the student for more than five years, an exception can be made, and only the custodial parent’s income will be considered. If a parent has remarried, the stepparent’s income and financial situation are considered when determining the tuition assistance award.

Non-custodial parents who receive communication from the school must fill out a FACTS Grant & Aid application form through ParentsWeb. A separate application form may be created. If you do not have a ParentsWeb account, you must sign up directly for the Grant & Aid application through this website link:  https://online.factsmgt.com/aid

Our classical philosophy of education and commitment to relational mentoring compel us to keep class sizes small.

The maximum enrollment per classroom is:

• Pre-Kindergarten (3 year olds): 10 per class
• Jr Kindergarten (4 year olds): 18 per class
• K-5th Grade: 20 per class
• 6th-8th Grade: 20 per class

Students at Trinity are encouraged to work hard in all areas as we have very high academic expectations. 

We believe that challenging young people helps them flourish in high school, college and adulthood. We expect students to do their best while providing encouragement and academic support to help them be successful. Our goal is joyful and hardworking thinkers and learners who use their gifts humbly for God’s glory.

The program at Trinity assesses students not only on their knowledge and skills, but also on their character. Everyone at the school is expected to grow in their ability to show care and compassion for others, work to the best of their ability, and honor God in all that they say or do.

That means openly addressing shortcomings and celebrating achievements with each student. We want each student to know they are wholly loved and accepted by their teacher, their parents, and God. From this place of confidence, students can then confront their shortcomings (even their failures) with the purpose of improving.