The leadership of Tri-Cities Christian Academy and Lakeway Christian Schools have been respectfully and generously given multiple gifts of information and grace for which they have done nothing to protect the students and grow their reputation in the community. Their lack of care and insincerity is intensely disheartening, even as a few glowing embers try to tow the line at TCA. Here is the apology hundreds are waiting for: "Tri-Cities Christian Academy and Lakeway Christian Schools would like to issue a public apology to numerous families, students and staff who have been adversely affected by the leadership and unchecked decisions made over the last few years. While we have taught the students the importance of Jesus' grace and forgiveness, we realize we have not practiced that here in our very schools. We have failed to protect our students from coercion, manipulation, interrogations, racial discrimination, mistreatment of young ladies, general bias and unchecked backgrounds of hired staff. We have failed to include appropriate staff and partnerships with parents for the general success of the school, students, and especially for the souls of affected people. We are reminded of Matthew 18:6 and therefore, we repent that we have condoned and supported this atmosphere/behavior in our schools. As leaders, we have favored the sins of legalism and self-righteousness at the expense of many and understand that it is this attitude that gives Christianity a bad name. For this we also ask forgiveness. In attempt to maintain Christian leadership in our schools and continue to capture young souls for Jesus, we wish to humble ourselves and elevate Jesus. It is our strong desire that we become less and He become more. We plan to eradicate the sources of the above practices, include parents and staff, implement a program of checks and balances, and revise the Policies handbook to be more relevant to today's society. We plan to adhere to the truth found in the Bible so that our schools may thrive once again." This repentance and correction is what everyone is waiting to hear, TCA and Lakeway! read more

Tri-Cities Christian, SACS & AACS accredited, has strong educational programming where my children have grown in high proficiency in academics for multiple years. I also value Bible being taught to educate the whole person. When we became more involved in extracurriculars, we as parents began to have a much greater appreciation for the community that is Tri-Cities Christian. read more

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