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Go Beyond instruction; inspire leadership

From personalized and targeted instruction in the classroom to opportunity-based clubs that give our students real-world experiences, there is an intentional effort to combine challenging programs with a culture that encourages a Christ-centered community. We want our students to live up to their full God-given potential, and we train them to be courageous followers of Christ.

 

Timothy Christian High School is the recipient of the U.S. Department of Education 2019 Blue Ribbon Award. The Department recognized Timothy Christian High School as an Exemplary High Performing School.

 

 

 

Our test scores are up! 

While test scores have declined regionally and nationally, Timothy Christian Schools ACT and SAT scores have risen over the past 4 years.

SAT Cumulative 1225
ACT Composite 26.8

Leadership-Minded

What we aspire to do — educate servant leaders — has not changed for over a hundred years. For generations, teachers, coaches, and staff have helped students identify and nurture their God-given gifts and talents. 

3 National Merit Finalists
2 National Merit Semi-Finalists
9 Merit Commended Students

more than 1.7 million high school juniors gathered in gymnasiums and classrooms across the country to take the PSAT/NMSQT, a modified version of the SAT that determines who is eligible for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Out of those 1.7 million juniors, only 50,000 were recognized by the program, and only 34,000 of those students received letters of commendation. The top 1% of all scorers became National Merit Semifinalists, and the top 8,000 students—⅕ of a percent of the original test takers— were named National Merit Finalists. Three of those 8,000 are timothy students. 

ACT & SAT SCORES

Mean Cumulative SAT: 1208
Mean EBRW SAT: 614
Mean Math: 593

English ACT: 27.1
Math ACT: 25.6
Reading ACT: 27.3
Sci. R. ACT: 25.3
Composite ACT: 26.4

AP™ Classes & Scores

AP 2D Art and Design: 3.8
AP Biology: 3.71
AP Calculus AB¹: 3.57
AP Computer Science A²
AP English Literature & Composition¹ : 4.19
AP Human Geography: 4.19
AP Physics 1³: 4.21
AP Physics 2³: 4.14
AP Spanish Language & Culture: 3.88
AP Statistics²
AP Studio Art & Design: 3.83
AP US Government & Politics: 3.84
AP US History: 3.77

119 Students took 234 AP™ exams with an average exam score of 3.90. 90% of the scores were equal to or better than 3.0.

¹ Through Colorado Christian University
² Independent Study Through Sevenstar™
³ Algebra-Based

High school graduate smiling at the camera wearing a cap and gown.

Dual Credit & HOnors Classes

H Chemistry¹
H Physics
H Biology
H Pre-Calculus
H Algebra 2
H Geometry
H English 11
H English 10
H English 9
H Spanish 4
Probability & Statistics4
Calculus 24

¹ Through Colorado Christian University
4 Grand Canyon University 

Opportunities for Every Student

Over half of all high school students participate in two or more activities and can choose from over 24 Clubs & Extracurriculars. 

At Timothy, we’re small enough that a student can dive into lots of different clubs and activities, yet big enough to be competitive. From leadership positions in DECA to creating inspiring music in orchestra, there’s a place for every student. Participation in many different extracurricular activities makes our students college, career, and life ready.

Course Offerings

Art
Art 1
Ceramics 1
Ceramics 2
Drawing
Graphic Design
Painting
Photography 1
Photography 2
Printmaking
Video Production
AP Studio Art
Bible
Bible Themes
Christian Thought
Theology and Ethics
Business Education
Accounting 
Computer Applications
Introduction to Business
Investment Management
Marketing
Virtual Enterprises International
Computer (Sevenstar)
AP Computer Science A
Foundations of Programming
Game Design
Dual Enrollment (Grand Canyon University)
English
English 1
English 1 H
English 2
English 2 H
English 3
English 3 H
College Writing
Contemporary Literature
Creative Writing
Journalism and Media Literacy
Short Fiction
Speculative Fiction
English AP Literature
Family and Consumer Science
Applied Skills
Child Development/Parenting
Clothing 1
Clothing 2
Foods 1
Foods 2
Independent Living
Interior Design
Health and Physical Education
Health/PE 9
Girls PE 10-12
Boys PE 10-12
Strength Training
Mathematics
Algebra 1
Geometry
H Geometry
Algebra 2
H Algebra 2
Pre-Calculus
H Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus AB
Advanced Math
Math Lab
Music
Concert Chorale¹
H Concert Chorale¹
Contemporary Musicianship
Mixed Choir
Music Theory
String Orchestra
H String Orchestra
Symphonic Band
H Symphonic Band
¹ may take on alternating days with orchestra or band
Science
Earth Systems Science
Biology
H Biology
Chemistry
H Chemistry²
Forensic Science
Physics 
H Physics
AP Physics
AP Biology
² dual credit available
 
Social Studies
Western Civilization
AP Human Geography
World History
U.S. History
AP U.S. History
U.S. Government
AP U.S. Government
Economics
Psychology³
³ AP Psychology (Sevenstar)
STEM
Innovation and Design Lab 1
Innovation and Design Lab 2
Innovation and Design Lab 3
Innovation and Design Lab 4
Spanish
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Spanish 3
Spanish 4
H Spanish 4
AP Spanish Language
World Language (Mizzou Academy)

High School Clubs

ACES (Academic Challenge)
Chapel Committee
Chess Club
Bridge builders club
DECA
Drama Club
eSPORTS
Fine Arts
Intramurals
Mock Trial
Peer Tutoring
Pit Orchestra
SAGA
Scholastic Bowl
Strategy Gaming Club
Student Council
Technology Club
Vex Robotics
Worldview Club
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Read an end of the year message from PS-8th grade Principal, Mr. Justin Horne, plus staffing updates. 

Happy summer! With the help of God we finished another great year! I can hardly believe I’m finishing my third year at Timothy. It has been an absolute honor to serve at a Christ-centered, Biblically-based school where Christ is at the heart of everything we do. We have so much to be grateful for, but it’s my job to immediately start thinking about how we can get better. Our staff may get some well-deserved time away, but they will also be taking classes, coming in for curriculum development, and doing additional summer training. Our teachers are the best! 

At our K-6th end of the year assembly I gave the students some challenges after sharing 1Timothy 4:12 with them. I challenged them to get as much positive intake as they possibly can over the summer. This may include the music they listen to (I’m a big fan of K-Love radio), the books they read, and the movies they watch. What we consume is often what we reflect, and we want to continually Reflect Jesus as our theme for the year stated. 

I’ve seen firsthand how screen time can cause unnecessary stress and anxiety in our students. So one of my goals this summer is to be mindful of my kids’ screen time (and even my own!). My family is going to have a family meeting to discuss how much time is okay and what types of games and shows will be appropriate. My children are also going to sign up for the library reading program and have daily reading time! Did you know reading every day is the number one way to help decrease “summer slide.” I encourage your family to do the same. You might be amazed at how these simple changes can affect your child! 

Finally, I want to say goodbye and thank you to Mr. Zildjian Meyer, 8th grade math, and Mrs. Judy Sytsma, 8th grade Social Studies, as they go on to the next chapter that God has in store for them. We welcome several new team members next year and have some internal movement happening. Click here to read more about them. It’s been a great year, but I’m already looking forward to an amazing 2023-2024 school year.

I pray you enjoy a restful summer filled with family time. God bless. 

In Christ, 

Justin Horne, P-8 Principal

  • academics
  • elementary school
  • middle school
  • Academics

This weekend superintendent, Matt Davidson, and longtime high school teacher and Mock Trial coach, Scott Roelofs, were each honored with the Excellence in Education for Meritorious Service award by the Illinois State Board of Education!

This weekend superintendent, Matt Davidson, and longtime high school teacher and Mock Trial coach, Scott Roelofs, were each honored with the Excellence in Education for Meritorious Service award by the Illinois State Board of Education! Mr. Davidson and Mr. Roelofs were among only 490 teachers and administrators recognized statewide. Moreover very few private schools were recognized, and Timothy was the only private school with two award winners! 

Since 1970, the Illinois State Board of Education has sponsored the Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year programs to honor educators who have made significant contributions to public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools. Application materials, which consisted of several essays, recommendations, and even photos and videos, were evaluated by a selection committee composed of representatives from a variety of educational organizations. 

  • academics
  • Academics
  • Community

Last week, students in the high school strength training class teamed up with the 3rd graders to celebrate the letter G with Gym Day in Trojan Stadium.

The finish line is in sight! Our 3rd graders are ticking off the days, with the ABC Countdown to Summer. Last week, students in the high school strength training class teamed up with the 3rd graders to celebrate the letter G with Gym Day in Trojan Stadium.

The high school students were tasked with setting up age-appropriate stations and leading them. All the third graders had the opportunity to run the bleachers in Trojan Stadium, push a sled on the turf, and even got a piggyback ride from a high school student. It was indeed a fun (and admittedly, exhausting Gym Day!).

On the surface, it may have looked like just another gym day, but when high school students teach elementary students there’s so much more happening! Teachers are intentionally helping high school students engage in servant leadership, mentor others, and develop relationships. And the younger students have the opportunity to see leadership modeled and get to know “the big kids.”

You can imagine their excitement when a big kid says hi to them outside of a scheduled class. It’s win-win. And it’s just one more way our teachers actively build a Christ-centered community on campus.  

  • Community
  • academics
  • elementary school
  • high school
  • Academics
  • College & Career

Last Friday, the senior class celebrated their post-secondary plans by wearing their SWAG. From this class of 84 students, there are 50 different paths being taken by our seniors

Last Friday, the senior class celebrated their post-secondary plans by wearing their SWAG. From military service, to trade school, to community college, and 4-year colleges and universities, our seniors are prepared to continue to be servant leaders and lifelong learners who fully live out their purpose in the world for Christ! Congratulations to the Class of 2023! 

  • academics
  • college & Career
  • Academics

182. The number of colleges and universities the TCHS class of 2023 has applied to. With May 1 quickly approaching (national college decision day), our seniors are finalizing their post-high school plans, with an impressive list of schools to choose from.

182. The number of colleges and universities the TCHS class of 2023 has applied to. With May 1 quickly approaching (national college decision day), our seniors are finalizing their post-high school plans, with an impressive list of schools to choose from.

From large state universities such as the Florida State University, University of California-Davis, University of Houston, University of Miami (FL), University of Michigan, and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, to highly ranked private institutions such as Carleton College, Grinnell College, Howard University, Pepperdine University, and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Timothy Christian seniors will be venturing off to college campuses across the United States. Watch social media for College Decision Day at Timothy on Friday, May 5. Every senior will wear their college swag announcing their college decision. 

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  • high school

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