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All TKA admission forms and registration packets are available to download in Adobe Reader format by clicking the link below.
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Thank you for your interest in The King's Academy.  It is our privilege to share the school with you through our website. While we hope this gives you an idea of what The Lord is providing here, let me encourage you to call to schedule a visit to our campus.  Please call the TKA Admissions Office at 843-661-7464 ext. 36 to schedule a tour.

Through our numerous sporting events, fine arts productions and our annual "Getting To Know Us Night" held in January. we provide opportunities to share our campus with the community and prospective families.  You are always welcome to come visit us in these settings.

It is our prayer that you find the school that The Lord is leading you to.  However, we would consider it an honor to give you some of the "TKA family" experience and get to know you as well.

Mrs. Phyllis Davidson, Admissions Director

If you would like more information about TKA or would like to schedule a campus tour,
please click on this  ONLINE FORM  or call the Admissions office at 843-661-7464 ext 36.


 
Admissions Policies
  • For a student to be considered for acceptance to The King's Academy, at least one parent/guardian must give a credible profession of faith in Jesus Christ as his/her Savior. Click here to read our statement of faith.
  • The parent/guardian must also agree to faithfully support the child's spiritual growth through the home and through church attendance.
  • The King's Academy does not accept students who have academic, behavioral or emotional needs that cannot be met within the regular grade level curriculum of the school.
  • TKA does not generally accept students whose grades reflect below average work or who have been retained for academic reasons.
  • An interview with at least one parent will be scheduled after an application is received. Students applying for grades 6-12 also attend the interview.
  • TKA requires that all 4K applicants must be four (4) years old by September 1 st of the year for which they are applying. 
  • TKA requires that all 5K applicants must be five (5) years old by September 1 st of the year for which they are applying.
  • All 1st grade applicants must be six (6) years old by September 1 st of the school year for which they are applying.

Complete acceptance information is available on the application. (An Application Fee is due when a student makes application to the school. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.)

If you are interested in making an application, email the admissions office or call Phyllis Davidson at 843-661-7464 extension 36.

The school seeks students of all races, nationalities and economic backgrounds and does not discriminate in admission, education or school programs.

Click here to visit the admissions forms page.

TKA's Extended Daycare Program offers childcare to working parents for students in 5K- 8th grade.

Extended Daycare provides a safe environment for those parents who need to drop off their child/children before school hours or pick up their child/children after school hours. Extended Daycare is held in a designated classroom and is supervised by a TKA staff member.

Payment for Extended Daycare will be charged on a monthly basis.

The hours for Morning Extended Care are: 7:00 a.m. until 7:45 a.m. There is a daily fee of $3.00 per child.

The hours for After School Extended Daycare are: 2:50 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on M/T/Th/F and 2:50-5:00 on Wednesdays.  There is a daily fee of $4.50 for the children who stay until 4:00. Any child picked up after 4:00 p.m. will be charged $7.50 per child. Children must be picked up no later than 6:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Tuition
How do I enroll my student at The King's Academy?

1. Apply - to apply for admission, either contact TKA's Admission Director at 661-7464 ext 36 or download a TKA new student application from the TKA website - www.tkaflorence.com. Complete the New Student Application, Medical Form, Parent Consent Form, and the Financial Agreement Form. Turn the application and forms into theTKA Admission's Office along with a copy of the following: recent report card, standardized test scores, birth dertificate and social security card. The $50.00 Application Fee must also accompany each application. This fee is non-refundable and non transferable.

2. Interview - After the application, forms, records, and fee has been received, TKA's Admission's Director will schedule a family interview with at least one parent and  the student if he/she is in 6-12 grade. TKA is a ministry to Christian families, so the interview gives the TKA administration the opportunity to share the school's vision and one of the parents the opportunity to share their testimony of salvation and desire for Christian education. The administration will also discuss school policies and answer any questions about procedures.

3. Testing - Students in 5K and 1st grade are tested prior to acceptance. This test will be scheduled after the family interview. If standardized testing is not avaialbe for older students, the administration may require grade level testing by TKA staff to ensure appropriate placement. Please review TKA's acceptance policy for students with academic or behavioral concerns.

4. Acceptance - Upon a successful completion of the previous steps, the student is considered accepted at The King's Academy.

5. Registration - Once accepted, the Registration Fee of $200.00 is due. This fee holds the student's place in a class. Like the Application Fee, Registration Fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Parents of students who are registered need to be aware of the tuition payment schedule and Curriculum Activity Fee payment schedule. Information and forms needed prior to the new school year beginning will be made available on TKA's website - www. tkaflorence.com. In addition, the TKA staff is always availabe to answer any questions.
Tuition for 2008-2009 School Year

Click here for the fees and tuition schedule

Tuition Discount for Families

There is a tuition discount for families with
multiple children enrolled at TKA. After the
first two full tuitions, the third child receives
a 50% discount, the fourth child receives
a 75% discount, and the fifth child attends
free. Discounts apply to students' tuition
in the order of oldest to youngest.

Homeschool Students
Home schooled students have the opportunity to take classes at TKA as a part time student. Application Fee - $50.00, which is transferable if the student enrolls as a full time student at a later date. Tuition is based on a 'cost per class' schedule of the current year's tuition for the grade the homeschool student is enrolling and the number of classes. 
Curriculum Activity Fee (CA) is an optional fee and is available to students who have enrolled in at least one class. Sports and SCISA meets require enrollment in four classes. Curriculum Activity Fees vary per grade as well as the activities that are made available to the student. Please refer to the CA Fee sheet for a listing of fee amounts and activities.
Important Admission Dates

2008 Dates--

Jan. 22 - Feb. 1 -- Returning Student Registration
Feb. 4 - 8 -- Sibling Registration
Feb. 11 - 12 -- Church Member (TEPC & HRBC) Registration
Feb. 13 -- Open Registration

  

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