Wellington The Magazine – June 2016 The King’s Academy Offers Students A Well-Rounded Education With A Distinctively Christian Perspective
By Deborah Welky
The King’s Academy, a private Christian school founded in 1970, offers its students an exceptional education on a state-of-the-art campus conveniently located for Wellington-area families.
TKA is one of only 50 private schools in the United States to have been designated a “National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence” by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for American Private Education. TKA was honored as an “Exemplary High Performing School” as measured by assessments referenced against national norms (student achievement test scores as they relate to national standards).
In addition, 100 percent of TKA seniors are accepted to four-year colleges and universities, with eight out of 10 students getting into the first university of their choice.
Understandably, the school’s leaders are quite proud. “Private schools traditionally offer a more personal level of education with tailored programs,” Director of Development Glenn Martin explained. “The King’s Academy offers excellence in education from a distinctively Christian perspective.”
In addition to basic academic curriculum for grades K-4 (junior kindergarten) through 12, TKA meets the needs of individual students through gifted classes, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programming, Promethean Classroom technology, an Explore program, Advanced Placement and dual enrollment classes. There is also a business track and a National Institute for Learning Disabilities-based program.
The STEM program encourages groups of students to utilize the VEX Robotics system to solve complex problems; a state-of-the-art television studio, “Studio 70,” features the latest in production equipment; and many teachers incorporate blogs, wikis and Moodle forums into their curriculum, assuring that technology has a central place at TKA.
“Our academic program prepares students for whatever level of college they desire, including the Ivy League, state universities, Christian colleges and more,” Martin said, noting that TKA graduates have been awarded more than $31 million in college scholarships since 2011.
The King’s Academy also offers championship athletics — everything from baseball and tennis in the spring to golf and football in the fall. The new Full-Page Aquatic Center opened just last year.
“Our athletic programs compete on a local and state level, boasting numerous state championships, with an emphasis on integrity and character,” Martin said.
For the arts-minded, TKA offers its nationally known fine arts programs, such as Meet the Masters, as well as dance, voice, digital arts, theater and the instrumental arts.
Students’ visual artwork is showcased on hallway bulletin boards, in local contests, in online galleries and in local businesses. At the end of the year, one chosen piece of artwork by each child is featured in a school art festival.
“Our fine arts programs are state and nationally recognized for quality of production and instruction,” Martin said.
The school serves approximately 1,300 students from preschool through 12th grade and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/AdvancED, the Association of Christian Schools International, and the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.
“The King’s Academy offers a well-rounded Christian education that allows students to explore areas of interest and excel in areas of giftedness. The campus culture is second to none,” Martin said. “The number one reason parents choose private education these days is the safety and security offered, and TKA excels in this area. TKA’s community is one of family and encouragement, with a palpable sense of security and safety on our beautiful 60-acre campus.”
Aside from its main campus on Belvedere Road, TKA also operates four preschool locations throughout the county and anticipates opening two more in the coming year.
The King’s Academy is located at 8401 Belvedere Road at Sansbury’s Way. For more information, call (561) 686-4244 or visit www.tka.net.
