Quality Education for Today's Family
Founded in 1978 as a ministry of Tower Grove Baptist Church, the enrollment is nearly 300 students in grades K-12. It is located in the Shaw neighborhood in the City of St. Louis, by Tower Grove Park and the Missouri Botanical Gardens. We are approximately 10 minutes from downtown St. Louis or Clayton via Highway 40 or 44. We serve students from St. Louis, Jefferson, Franklin and St. Charles counties, City of St. Louis, and western Illinois. Tower Grove provides a challenging and comprehensive elementary, middle and high school program. A college preparatory program, TGCS develops competence in Bible, English, fine and practical arts, mathematics, physical education, health, science and social studies.
- Small class sizes
- Biblical integration in all subjects
- Certified teachers in every grade level
- Over 90% of graduates attend college
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Admission:
We accept students in Kindergarten through twelfth grade upon successful completion of registration requirements and placement testing, provided there is evidence that their parents share the goals of the school. The principal will interview students and parents in K-12. The administrator is responsible for the final decision of admitting students.
| Faculty/Student Ratio:
Elementary (K-6): 1/15
Middle and High (7-12): 1/17
Faculty: 25 full-time/part-time teachers. The majority of the teachers have taught at TGCS for ten years or longer. The average length of experience is twenty years.
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Student Activities:
-Art
-Art Fairs
-Yearbook
-Music
-Drama
-Spelling Bees
-Math Olympics
-Science Competitions
-Weekly Chapel
-Student Council
-Service project/Mission trip
-Fellowship of Christian Athletes
-Praise Band
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Athletics:
GIRLS:
Basketball
Cheerleading
Soccer
Track
Volleyball
BOYS:
Basketball
Cheerleading
Soccer
Track
Baseball
| Ministry Opportunities:
-Letters to homebound and elderly
-Food pantry and blood drives
-Mission emphasis month
-Fund raiser for High School Mission Trip
-Student helpers in lower grades
-Student service hours
-Nursing home and shut-in ministries
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