Why Toledo Junior Academy?

Our High Academics

• Teachers have high expectations for each student.
• High achieving 8th graders can take some high school subjects (Algebra I, United States History, etc.) since our teachers are certified for both elementary and secondary teaching.
• Students earn extremely high standardized test scores. This year 47% of our 3rd - 8th graders scored in the 91st percentile or higher on the nationwide standardized test. In addition, all grades achieved grade equivalent scores well above their actual grade level. For example, the test shows that 4th grade is performing at or above the 7th grade level, and our 7th grade is performing at or above the 13th grade level (college freshman).
• We challenge you to find any other school that can top our standardized test results.

Our Small Class Size

• Averages between 8 and 14 students per classroom.
• Allows individual attention and instruction—students can be given remedial or accelerated work very easily.
• Fosters a warm, nurturing family-like environment very conducive to learning.
• Allows work to be graded soon after it is done so re-teaching can take place if necessary and potential problem areas are caught early.
• Allows teachers to communicate regularly with all parents on the progress of their children.

Our Multi-Grade Classrooms

• Allow students to be easily accelerated in math and other subjects—many of our students are working well above grade level in math.
• Expose students to content they would not get in the traditional single-grade classroom.
• Foster high academics and strong standardized test scores.
• Allow a family environment where cross-age tutoring and encouragement is fostered.

Our Music Program and Other Extras

• Involves all students K - 8 in music classes and music performances.
• Invites students age 7 and up to be involved in one of our two hand bell choirs.
• Provides a piano teacher on campus once a week for piano lessons at a discounted rate for our students.
• Involves all students in a weekly art class and a weekly Spanish class.
• Allows students to work towards a Presidential Physical Fitness Award in P.E. class.
• Assumes student involvement in other activities such as Science Fairs, Academic Expos, Music Festivals, Bell Choir Festivals and field trips.

Our Frequent Communication with Parents

• Is maintained as news notes/grade notes are sent home frequently.
• Ensures that potential problems are caught early and parents/teachers can work together for a successful solution.
• Allows for no surprises at parent-teacher conferences or on reports cards because parents know how their child is progressing all along.

Our Christian Environment

• Provides a safe, friendly atmosphere with students of high moral principles.
• Helps students grow in their relationship with Christ (our most important goal).
• Provides involvement in outreach activities (sending shoe boxes of goodies to poor children around the world at Christmas, sending care packages to overseas troops, collecting donations to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, etc.).
• Ensures that all subjects are taught from a Christian/Biblical perspective.
• Provides daily Bible classes and weekly Friday worships to direct students' minds to Jesus.
• May be the most important investment you will ever make. It can yield eternal dividends!

Our Extra-Curricular Activities

• Allows students to participate in Wednesday evening Adventurers (Grades 1-4) and Pathfinders (Grades 5 and up)—a chance to do fun crafts, earn honor patches, participate in outreach activities, and learn more about Jesus.
• Allows students in grades 5 and up to participate in "Sports Connection," a weekly chance to get together to participate in sport activities and Bible study of issues relating to kids their age, and a once a month special event such as tobogganing, bowling, skating, biking, go-karting, etc.