The Elementary Experience

At Trinity, we want to create joy and excitement for the learning process amongst our elementary students. In order to best prepare our students for the transition from kindergarten into elementary and eventually from elementary into middle school, our early learning and middle school principals tag team in overseeing our elementary program.

ELEMENTARY DISTINCTIVES

A special feature of Trinity’s elementary experience is our house system, which allows students to experience a sense of belonging, camaraderie and healthy competition throughout the school year. Each house is named for a historical Christian figure (Elisabeth Elliot, C.S. Lewis, Watchman Nee, Jackie Robinson and John Wycliffe). Students rotate through each of the houses (beginning in 1st grade and ending with 5th grade) where they are given opportunities to learn and demonstrate healthy character traits for impacting culture positively around them. Houses vie for the distinguished honor of capturing the House Cup at the end of our year long competition. Once students reach middle school, they are placed in a specific house for 6th-8th grade. Learn more about our houses at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

Students rotate through a variety of specials classes in order to explore additional learning opportunities outside the normal classroom experiences. Our current specials rotation includes the following classes: Art, Band, Chorus, Music, Strings, STEAM, Spanish and PE.

Clubs - Elementary students are given a wide array of opportunities for after school activity. Our current club offerings are listed below:

• Running Club

• Chess Club

• Art Club

• Drama Club

ACADEMIC ACCOUNTABILITY

Trinity administers the Progress Learning each spring to grades K–8. Trinity is accredited through ILCS, SACS, and Cognia..

ELEMENTARY LEADERSHIP

In addition to our upper and lower elementary principals, we have staff in place to assist in the development of each of our elementary school students.

1st-3rd Grade

Assistant Principal: Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org) oversees our student life (field trips, parties, etc.) and assists in the area of student discipline.

Academic Dean: Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org) oversees the development of our academic programs and procedures.

Director of Enrichment and Spiritual Development: Jennifer Duncan (jennifer.duncan@tcslions.org) oversees our advanced learning program and supporting spiritual development opportunities for our students.

4th-5th Grade

Assistant Principal: Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org) aids and supports our principal with a specific focus on student development and discipline. 

Academic Dean: Kristan Peavy (kristan.peavy@tcslions.org) oversees our academic program with a specific focus on curriculum development and classroom instruction. 

Director of Spiritual Development: Wesley Lassiter (wesley.lassiter@tcslions.org) assists the principal with the spiritual formation of our student body by overseeing chapel services and discipleship initiatives throughout the year. 

Director of Academic Services: Melissa Lanier (melissa.lanier@tcslions.org) oversees student academic progress, class placement (honors program), new student entrance assessments, return to academic processes, and field trip experiences. 

Director of Skills Development: Jenn Opsahl (jennifer.ospahl@tcslions.org) oversees our Skills Development Program which helps support students with individualized learning needs.

School Hours

8:00 AM – 2:50 PM. Early drop off begins at 7:00 AM.

We offer an After School Program until 6:00 PM.

Chapel

All Trinity students attend chapel once a week on Wednesdays. Chapel is conducted by members of the TCS faculty/staff and occasional guest speakers from the community. Chapel focuses on worship and the practical application of God’s Word to our daily lives.