6600 S. Indianapolis Rd. | Whitestown, IN 46075 317-769-2450 |
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International Student Boarding Program
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Traders Point Christian Academy (TPCA) welcomes international students in grades K – 12 to our school. We accept diploma-seeking students (F-1). Recent international students attending TPCA are from Korea, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Brazil and Grenada.
International Boarding Philosophy
Traders Point Homestay is a unique feature of our boarding program. We believe that international students living with American families creates a much better educational environment and provides more social and emotional support than an impersonal boarding dorm.
Host families are carefully chosen by TPCA after a background and reference check and personal interviews.
Orientation and ongoing support is provided for both host families and international students.
TPCA will consider granting approval for an international student to live with relatives living near the academy. However, we believe that the best immersion experience requires that our enrolled international students live with a TPCA host family.
Step #2: Once we receive your application, contact Mrs. Linda Becker in our office of admissions at lbecker@tpcs.org to schedule a Skype student interview. The interview consists of our meeting with the applicant for about 15 minutes. The interview can also be conducted in person if the applicant is available.
Step #3: Admission decision - Following the interview, a decision will be made regarding admission to Traders Point Christian Academy. The decision is made based on the student application, interview, availability of host families, and the fit of the student with the available host families. The acceptance decision will be emailed to the family. If the student is accepted, the I-20 will be sent to the family by mail after a deposit and enrollment contract are submitted.
History
Traders Point Christian Academy was founded in 1976 and continues to build a reputation of being one of the most respected private Christian schools in Indiana. The school mission statement reflects a commitment to providing exceptional academics within a Biblical worldview as part of an effort to educate the whole student.
Mission Statement
Traders Point Christian Academy exists to challenge and educate students within the framework of a Biblical foundation while leading them to a personal faith and transformed life in Jesus Christ.
Motto
Preparing students for High School & College…for a world without borders…for a life of significance.
Accreditation/Credentials
Accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Accredited by AdvancEd
Accredited by the State of Indiana as a Freeway school
School Calendar
Early August: International Student Boarding Orientation
Mid-August through mid-December: First Semester
Late-December- early January: two week Christmas Vacation
Mid-January through early June: Second Semester
Academics
TPCA has a comprehensive media center, science lab, music and visual arts areas.
25 classrooms are fully networked for the most advanced technological tools to enhance learning. High School students receive Tablet computers for use during the academic year. Students pursue a rigorous academic curriculum in the academy tradition while having the freedom to pursue their own academic passions.
AP test offered; AP courses available in Spanish, World History, Chemistry and English Literature.
Honors Courses
Offer more in-depth study of subjects
Proceed at a faster pace for students
Expand opportunities for independent work
College Preparatory Courses
Provide students with the skills and knowledge imperative for college success
All major courses not otherwise designated are college preparatory
Athletics
TPCA competes with schools throughout the Indianapolis area, Indiana and mid-west region. Sports offered at various grades include: soccer, girls volleyball, cross country, basketball, tennis and track & field.
TPCA basketball teams have won league and state championships.
International students are encouraged to participate in our athletic program.
Arts
Availability of State-of-the-Art facilities for performing, with 2,600, 300 and 75 seat theater options.
Performing arts facilities include dance studio, band and choir rooms
The visual arts facility features 2- and 3-dimensional art room and a ceramic kiln.
Graduation Requirements
TPCA works with each international student to build a personalized graduation plan according to previous academic background and preparation.
TPCA requires a minimum of 40 semester credits to graduate, or a minimum of 44 semester credits to graduate with honors.
Faculty
Traders Point Christian Academy has attracted faculty from around the country. There is a 13:1 student to teacher ratio through grade 8 and 4:1 in grades 9 – 12.
Twenty-five percent of our faculty members hold advanced degrees. Our highly qualified, dedicated Christian teachers act as mentors and role models to our students, and inspire them to the highest levels of purpose and achievement.
University and College Counseling
TPCA offers a complete college counseling program to insure that all graduates find the best fit for their university experience.
TPCA students have attended noteworthy universities such as Fordham, Stetson, Purdue, Indiana University, Rose-Hulman, Texas A & M, DePauw, Butler and the United States Military.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees include: enrollment and orientation fees, special fieldtrips, special dinners and excursions, college counseling, college application assistance, ESL instruction, books, international processing services and for grades 9 - 12 J-Term travel expense and computer tablet. Tuition and fees for 2011-2012 are:
$10,000 per year for Kindergarten
$13,000 per year for grades 1 - 6
$16,000 per year for grades 7 - 12
Estimated Additional Costs
Homestay fees, lunch and athletic participation fees are not included in tuition and fees noted above. These additional fees will be billed to the student’s family monthly via NetClassroom, our online parent information portal. Anticipated additional fees are:
School lunch (approximately $70 per month)
Athletic participation fees (approximately $100 per sport)
Homestay fees ($11,000 per year)
Return to home country during Christmas break and/or summer break
Must bring $1000 Visa card for incidental expenses (clothing; shoes; weekend entertainment; instrumental music rental; extra art, dance, athletic lessons, etc.)
Indianapolis
TPCA is located in the beautiful and very safe suburban community of Zionsville, just northwest of Indianapolis and accessible to a wide range of metropolitan cultural experiences.
Indianapolis, the 16th largest city in the United States, is one of America's most popular destination locations and places to live. We enjoy four full seasons of weather along with the related variety of outdoor activities possible.
Most popular Indianapolis destinations include the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (home of the world-famous 500 Mile Race), Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Fashion Mall and Broad Ripple shopping districts as well as a wide variety of professional sporting events.
Indiana is the home to several prestigious universities including Purdue University, University of Notre Dame, Indiana University, DePauw University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology as well as several others.
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International Student Admissions and Boarding Contacts
David Choye, International Student Advisor Ph 714-482-8882 dchoye@tpcs.org
