FAQ

Yes, every teacher at the Academy is certified under requirements of the Tennessee Association of Christian Schools (TACS) and SACS CASI (AdvancED). Nearly all our teachers have either earned a master’s degree, or is in progress toward a master’s degree. Professional programs are in place to continually evaluate and improve our teachers’ skills and classroom methods.

Yes, Temple Baptist Academy seeks to provide tuition assistance to those students in grades K-12 whose family can provide documentation of need. For more information click here.

Yes, school uniforms are required for all grades. Uniforms are ordered through AplusUniforms (myaplusuniforms.com) (Find TBA under “Find My School”). A detailed description of the full uniform policy is available upon request.

Yes, the Academy offers distinctively Christian fine arts instruction. Opportunities such as choirs, smaller choral groups, and band are available classes. Additionally, professional, personalized music instruction for all ages is available through a partnership with the Crown Music Conservatory. Private lessons in voice, piano, brass, strings and woodwinds are available.

The Academy has a range of interscholastic sports for both boys and girls at the middle and high school levels. Sports for girls include volleyball, soccer, basketball, cheerleading, and golf. Sports for boys include soccer, basketball, and golf.

The athletic program for elementary students in grades 2-5 involves intramural sports in soccer, volleyball and basketball.

Yes.  Temple Baptist Academy is a closed campus, all exterior doors are locked throughout the school day.  A security camera is at the main entry door and all visitors must be allowed entry by the school office.

Students in grades K-11 take the Iowa Assessment and Cognitive Abilities Test each spring.  These tests provide valuable feedback to families and teachers regarding each student’s progress.  The students in 11th grade are required to take the PSAT test each fall.  Also, students are encouraged to begin taking the ACT and SAT beginning in the fall of the junior year.

Temple Baptist Academy does accept applications throughout the year and in many cases can accept transfer students.  However, class size and availability of space will be a determining factor in each case.  Matching a high school student’s schedule may be difficult in some cases.  Each situation is carefully evaluated by administration.

Yes. The school day begins at 8am and concludes at 3pm. Before school care is available starting at 7am at no charge. After school care is available from 3:15-5:30pm for an hourly rate. Information regarding after school care costs is available upon request.