Frequently Asked Questions

Parents look to TCA as a skilled and passionate partner in the educational journey of their school-age children--a journey toward becoming thoughtful, virtuous, and wise individuals, today and tomorrow. Within this values-centered learning community, TCA's dedicated faculty cultivates and unleashes the natural curiosity of learners through a stimulating, classically inspired curriculum.

We encourage you to read our Core Values for more in-depth inquiry into what we believe and how we are different.

The Traditional Program is TCA's regular Monday-Friday school program, elementary students attending half-days on Fridays. TCA does not offer full-day Kindergarten classes. Kindergarten students in the Traditional program attend half-days, either morning or afternoon, Monday through Thursday, with no classes on Fridays.

The Cottage School Program (CSP) is a K-6 language arts program for homeschooling families. Students attend one day (1-6 grade only) or 2 half day (Kindergarten only) sessions per week covering Language Arts and also participate in Art, Music, and PE. Parents are responsible for teaching all other core subjects (Math, Science, Reading, etc.).

College Pathways (CP) serves students in grades 7-12 and is a hybrid online program offering TCA core academic curriculum and electives leading to free early college opportunities at Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) for qualified students. Students carry either a full or part-time load at CP.

D20 offers choice enrollment opportunities beginning in January for the upcoming school year. TCA is not a D20 choice option.  We are a waitlist school, and currently enrolled students automatically move on to the next grade level each year.

Here are a few things you need to know if you are considering submitting a CHOICE application:

• If your child is enrolled at TCA, and you want to remain at TCA, do NOT submit a D20 CHOICE application for another school. If you apply and receive the choice, your child will be automatically withdrawn from TCA. Per policy, you will not be able to change your mind about staying at TCA.
• If your child has accepted a Kindergarten offer, and TCA is your preferred school, do NOT submit a CHOICE application. TCA Traditional and Cottage School Kindergarten students will be removed from TCA’s enrollment if they accept an offer and then CHOICE into another school.

If you submit a choice application to D20 and change your mind, you must notify D20 before enrollment notifications are sent out.

TCA does not offer transportation, but encourages neighbor families to carpool together, if possible. If you need daycare that provides transportation, Kindercare or Lionheart Children's Academy may offer bus drop‐off/pick‐up.

TCA is not affiliated with and does not endorse any daycares.

TCA is a public charter school and does not charge tuition. School fees are assigned for various field trips, materials, and activities each year. TCA also encourages families to give generously of their time, talent, and treasure.  Students are required to wear uniforms and buy appropriate school supplies for class.

Federal assistance with TCA school fees is available for qualifying families through the Free and Reduced Lunch program.

Yes. Contact your school's front office for more information regarding options for college classes.

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TCA Traditional Program FAQs:

1. TCA Website: Be sure to familiarize yourself with our website at www.tcatitans.org.
2. Campus Placements: Campus assignments are made in waitlist order and are based on parents’ preferences and availability. We will notify you of campus assignments as soon as possible. Teacher assignments will be posted just before school starts in August.
3. Transferring from Another D20 School: If your child currently attends a D20 school, you do NOT need to repeat the registration you previously did with D20. Email the TCA Registrar office, giving permission to D20 Central Registry to complete your student’s transfer remotely. We will forward this to them. This will release your child’s current school seat for next year.
4. Transferring from Non-D20 Schools: If your child is currently attending a program that is not run by D20, you must complete the registration process. Please have your previous school’s records forwarded to: TCARegistrar@asd20.org. Fax number: 888-850-2773, Address: TCA Registrar, 975 Stout Rd, C/S, CO 80921.
5. Grades 1-6 Campus Orientations: Your child’s classroom teacher will host a Meet and Greet just before school starts in August. The teacher will contact you in early August to invite you to this.
6. Kindergarten Parent Campus Orientations: Each campus hosts Kinder parent orientations in April. Additionally, your child’s classroom teacher will have a parent orientation just before school starts in August. The teacher will contact you in early August to invite you to this.
7. Preparing for Kindergarten: TCA Kindergarten teachers recommend that you love your student and have fun between now and August! You will receive monthly newsletters with tips on preparing for Kindergarten. If you have concerns about your child’s readiness, please contact the Registrar’s office. Please read the documents on our website about Kindergarten Readiness and Curriculum.
8. Phonics Classes for Parents: TCA periodically offers parent classes on our Spalding phonics program. Please watch newsletters and emails from your child’s teacher for notice of upcoming classes in the fall.
9. Student Support Services at TCA: If you have questions about Student Support Services, please contact the Registrar’s office to be directed to the appropriate staff member.
10. Address Changes: If you have any address changes after you register, please make changes using this D20 Address Change Form. You can turn this form in to any one of our TCA school offices or the Registrar’s Office.
11. Transportation and Before and After School Care: TCA does not have bus service. TCA does not have before/after school care and does not make recommendations for providers.
12. Check Here For:
    • School Supply Lists (select your specific campus)
    • School Calendar (secondary and elementary are slightly different)
    • Uniform/Dress Code (click on the applicable Uniform Information)
    • Carpool (select your specific campus)
13. D20 School “CHOICE” Program: TCA is not a part of the D20 “Choice” Program; all TCA enrollment is done via our waitlist. If your child has accepted an admission offer, and TCA is your preferred school, do not submit a “Choice” application. TCA students will be removed from TCA’s enrollment if they accept TCA admission and then “Choice” into another D20 school.

If you need to contact us, the best way is via email (see below). We are happy to answer any questions you may have as you make the transition to TCA. We welcome you TCA!
TCA Registrar’s Office Staff: Kayla Harper, Sherry Cory and Karen Lujan

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Cottage School Program FAQs:

1. TCA Website: Be sure to familiarize yourself with our website at www.tcatitans.org.
2. Class Placements: Class assignments are made in waitlist order and are based on availability and parents’ preferences.
3. Transferring from Another D20 School: If your child currently attends a D20 school, you do NOT need to repeat the registration you previously did with D20. Email TCARegistrar@asd20.org giving permission to have D20 transfer your child from the current school to CSP for next year. Please include the name of the current school.
4. Moving from Non-D20 Schools: If your child is currently attending a program that is NOT run by D20, even if it is in the D20 area and follows the D20 calendar, you must complete the registration process as a new student.
5. New Parent Meetings and Orientations: New parent meetings occur in August; watch your email in the summer months for details. Your child’s CSP teacher will also contact you regarding specific Orientation/Meet and Greet times.
6. Program Questions: Contact Stefani Hille, CSP/CP Assistant Principal, with specific program questions. Please preview the website first since many questions can be answered on the Cottage School Homepage.
7. New Kindergarteners: The CSP Kindergarten team recommends that you simply love your student and have fun between now and August! If you have concerns about your child’s readiness, please contact the Registrar’s office. Please read the document on our website about Getting Ready for Kindergarten.
8. Phonics Classes for Parents: CSP periodically offers parent classes on our Spalding phonics program. Please watch newsletters and emails from your child’s teacher for notice of upcoming classes.
9. Student Support Services at CSP: If you have questions about Student Support Services, please contact the Registrar’s office to be directed to the appropriate staff member.
10. Address Changes: If you have any address changes after you register, you must make changes via the D20 Address Change Form. You can turn this form in to the CSP office or email it to the Registrar’s Office.
11. Transportation/Before and After School Care: TCA does not have bus service. TCA does not have before or after school care and does not make recommendations for providers.
12. Check Here For:
    • School Supply Lists (select your specific campus)
    • School Calendar (secondary and elementary are slightly different)
    • Uniform/Dress Code (click on the applicable Uniform Information)
    • Carpool (select your specific campus)
13. D20 School “CHOICE” Program: CSP is not a part of the D20 “Choice” Program; all CSP enrollment is done via our waitlist. If your child has a CSP offer, and CSP is your preferred school, do not submit a “Choice” application. CSP students could be removed from CSP’s enrollment if they accept CSP admission and then “Choice” into another school.

If you need to contact us, the best way is via email (see below). We are happy to answer any questions you may have as you make the transition to TCA. We welcome you TCA!
TCA Registrar’s Office Staff: Kayla Harper, Sherry Cory and Karen Lujan