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.
| Curriculum:
The curriculum in the elementary school (K to 6) consists primarily of the A Beka Book curriculum, supplemented with other materials, field trips, and printed media when appropriate. The middle and high school curriculum (7-12) consists of a variety of challenging publishers. These materials offer sound scholarship and common sense skills, which are based on the Word of God. In addition, computer, music, art, and physical education classes are part of the weekly curriculum. Click below to view the Scope and Sequence for each subject area.
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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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Educational Organizations:
ACSI: Association of Christian Schools International
NCA: North Central Association
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2010/2011 Registration/Tuition Schedule |
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Registration Fees |
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$150 per child - paid on or before May 31 |
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$225 per child - paid on or before July 1 |
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$300 per child - paid on or before August 1 |
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$350 per child - paid after August 1 |
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New Students Enrolling After June 1 - Registration fee will be $150 for two weeks following the first interview; after two weeks, refer to the chart above. |
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Tuition |
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1st Child |
2nd Child |
3rd Child |
4th Child |
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Grades 9-12 |
$4,300 |
$4,100 |
$2,150 |
$250 |
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Grades 7&8 |
$4,200 |
$4,000 |
$2,100 |
$250 |
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Grades AE-6 |
$4,000 |
$3,800 |
$2,000 |
$250 |
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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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