The school, now registering kindergarten students, will offer a classical Christian education.
Tyndale Christian Academy, a new school and ministry of First Baptist Church of Dover located at 3223 Gallagher Road, will open to kindergarten students this fall. Registration is currently ongoing but space is limited.
Dr. Thomas W. Francis Jr., Esq., Tyndale Christian Academy Chancellor and Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Dover, said the school won’t teach its students what to think but how to think, as it cultivates wisdom and knowledge while integrating Biblical truth, at a cost that is accessible to most families. “Students will receive an elite education but it’s not for elites,” he said. “We want everyday working families to have access to this type of education.”
Plant City resident Felipe Ruiz enrolled his son Roman for the fall term, grateful for the economical tuition rates and the Governor’s newly signed House Bill 1 which expands school choice funding options to more families. “My wife and I wanted our son to go to a school that would teach values of our faith, we didn’t want to struggle with the public school system,” he said. “Tyndale was that opportunity for us and we decided to make that choice for our son.”
As Tyndale adds one grade level each year, he hopes his son will grow with the school. “I want him to get a good grasp of his faith, of the things that his mom and dad hold dear which is Christ, since all education belongs to Him,” he said. “We believe that at Tyndale he’ll have the best opportunity to receive the education he needs to succeed.”
Principal Rachael Bowen said the school is associated with the Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS). In its school seal are the Latin words Veritas (Truth), Virtus (Goodness) and Venustas (Beauty), which is incorporated into its curriculum to train students to reason, discern and lead through classical Christian education.
“Our school will help students find what is true, good and beautiful within our culture, within our lives,” she said. “Each of our subjects will tie back to God’s word, we want students to think holistically.”
Eighteen students will be enrolled in the kindergarten class, taught by teacher Araby Brussard. The school day, which starts August 10, will run Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. After-care will be available at an additional cost. Students will wear uniforms. Parents will provide transportation and lunch. Recess will be provided every day, with music, art, chapel and media center time one day a week and PE twice a week.
Tuition is $7,250 annually in addition to a $300 student fee and $100 activity fee.
For more information about Tyndale Christian Academy visit www.tyndalechristianacademy.com. For a tour of the school call 813-719-2273.
