“In our school, everyday,

we learn, love, and pray!” Trinity Catholic Academy is a ministry of the Catholic Parishes of LaSalle,

Illinois. We are a preschool through eighth grade institution serving over

150 students in the Illinois Valley area. We hope this information will

provide a glimpse of our purpose and programs. New families and

students are always welcome. Please feel free to explore our school and

parish website and contact us for a tour and more information. We look

forward to speaking with you.

The TCA Program and Curriculum

Our school curriculum seeks to achieve not only excellence in education,

but also excellence in life. The courses we offer present academic studies

with this wider sense of purpose.

Low Student/Teacher Ratio - Our average class size is less than twenty

students, allowing them the individualized attention they deserve. Smaller

class size requires all students to work together and reduces isolation

and cliques.

Proven Academic Program - TCA fulfills the Illinois State Learning

Standards, is accredited by the North Central Association, and is an

AdvancED Member School. All teachers are qualified and licensed and participate in regular professional

development opportunities. Curriculum-based measurements are taken three times per year to monitor

student growth and guide individual student improvement. ITBS testing shows TCA students consistently

perform well above grade level. We are proud of our students’ high academic achievement.

Integrated Technology - The online grade book is always accessible for first through eighth grades. Technology

instruction is offered regularly, and technology is utilized in the other disciplines such as math, science, and

social studies. In 2014 TCA adopted a comprehensive five-year technology plan that, among other things,

leads to a 1:1 Chromebook program for the Junior High. The school uses Google Apps for Education, a

complete office suite that allows our students to work from any device whether at school or home, as well as

allowing teachers and parents to review student work real-time.

Competitive Athletic Program - Sports and healthy competition are an important part of our students'

development. We offer a full athletic program and are a member school of the Illinois Elementary School

Association, often cooperating with other local Catholic schools. Volleyball, basketball, track, cheerleading,

softball, and baseball are available. See our athletics webpage for more information.

Arts and Language - Our students express themselves and their faith through our art, language arts, and music

program.

Tutoring Program - A no-cost tutoring program is available to students who need extra help after school. Our

classroom teachers will make arrangements to provide personal help to any student who needs it on a regular

basis.

Focus on Reading - Developing the discipline of reading can be difficult today. Our students are given the

time and space needed to become effective and disciplined readers. We have a well-maintained library

and work in conjunction with the LaSalle Public Library which is adjacent

to our school property. The Accelerated Reader program is used to help

monitor student reading levels and comprehension.

Affordable Tuition - A Catholic education clearly provides spiritual

dividends, but our graduates also can expect statistically greater returns in

the workplace. Nevertheless, TCA is committed to providing affordable

Catholic education to families who want to participate in our

program. We endeavor to keep our tuition low through various fundraisers

and we receive generous support from St. Patrick and St. Hyacinth

parishes. See our website for tuition, fees, and tuition assistance programs.

The TCA Culture and Environment

Our students learn best when they are in a secure

and caring environment. We aim to preserve a school culture that is

Christ-centered and family-focused.

Faith Formation - Students pray daily, attend Holy Mass weekly, and

participate in regular Adoration and Confession. Liturgies are student-

led and student-planned. Faith, Morals, and Sacred Scripture are

studied daily as a classroom discipline. The priests are active in visiting

and teaching at the school, and altar serving training is available for those in fourth grade and above. Our

students learn the importance of intercessory prayer and have prayer partners among their classmates and

teachers.

Human and Civic Development - Christian formation is more than simply academic. Students at TCA are

involved in our community through our service programs, our local history fair, our partnership with Lighted

Way Development Center, and our care packages to civil servants. We learn empathy for those who live

with disabilities through our participation in the interactive Horizon House Disability Awareness Program.

Extracurricular - Many additional opportunities are available to our students, including athletics, scouts,

speech team, Scholastic Bowl, choir, yearbook, and student government.

Community Service - As part of our commitment to Christian service, we strive to serve those in need. Each

class takes turns making hospital tray favors for the sick at St. Margaret's Hospital. The students serve the poor

through supporting the local food pantry and the sick with the annual St. Andrew Giving Tree for St. Jude’s

Children Hospital. Our students also raise money for charities, such as Horizon House, the Heart Association,

and Relay for Life. Seventh and Eighth grade volunteer to help at the nearby Lighted Way facility.

Wider Church Involvement - We are a part of the larger universal Church: the Body of Christ. Our students

participate in this reality though parish activities and service, cooperation with other nearby Catholic schools,

courses and programs at St. Bede Academy, and regular trips to the Cathedral to participate in diocesan

events and pilgrimages with our Bishop.

Safe Environment - All our teachers and volunteers must complete the Diocesan Safe Environment Program

and pass the Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System. Our teachers and volunteers have complete

background checks with fingerprinting. There is an established and enforced pick-up and drop-

off procedure, and the school is secure during the day. Visitors need to be buzzed in before being able to

enter the building. We participate in the North Central Illinois Campfire USA safety awareness and anti-

bullying program for our elementary school as well as North Central Behavioral System Growing Up Drug and

Violence Free for our junior high.

After School Care - After school care is available for all our students preschool-eighth grade until 5:30 p.m. in

dedicated space in the building adjacent to Holy Rosary Shrine.

PTSA - Our Parent-Teacher-Student Association actively promotes the school, participates in fundraising,

and establishes a family atmosphere within our community. Our parents and families are also involved as

coaches, chaperones, classroom helpers, lunchroom helpers, scout leaders, and room parents.

Dads’ Club - Our TCA Dads group meets throughout the year for steaks and camaraderie and also to take

care of tasks and projects around our school.

Hot Lunch Program - The TCA Cafeteria provides a daily lunch at low cost. The individual student fund

balance is tracked daily by computer giving our families the commitment free flexibility of deciding when

they want to use the cafeteria or pack a lunch. The lunches are nutritious, served with fresh fruits,

vegetables, and milk.

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