At Twin Lakes Christian School we strive to offer a full academic curriculum for our kindergarten through sixth grade students, exceeding state standards, with a Christ centered emphasis. We make every effort to promote healthy physical and social development through class interaction, field studies, and special events which foster both self-respect and respect of others as made in the image of God.

The teachers at TLCS are qualified, experienced, and committed to excellence. They take time to help students and give them care and counsel consistent with the Christian view of life. We endeavor to work in harmony with the home, not supplanting it but rather supplementing it.

Finally, we seek to inculcate strong moral principles in today's youth so they may be better prepared to assume the leadership roles of tomorrow.

Our Mission
Encouraging, equipping and empowering the whole child to positively impact God's world by providing, in partnership with the home, a balanced education in a loving, Christ-centered environment.

Activities & Conveniences
  • School Day Hours 8:30am - 2:50pm
  • Extended Day Care offered for TLCS students from 7:00-8:30am and from 3:00- 6:00pm
  • "Back to School Night" in September for our parents to meet the teachers, Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences, and Open House in May with student work on display in classrooms
  • Chapel programs include praise and worship, guest speakers, class presentations, student council and missionary projects
  • Music activities and programs
  • Two Book Fairs to emphasize the importance of good literature
  • Participation in ACSI sponsored activities
  • Field Trips with educational purposes to give students hands-on experience
  • "Moms in Touch" prayer group meets weekly to pray for the needs of the TLCS family
  • Home and School Club assists in program development and organization of school activities
Admission Policy
Twin Lakes Christian School enrolls students without discrimination as to race or religion. We reserve the right to dismiss those unwilling to comply with school regulations or students who demonstrate an unwillingness to attain behavioral expectations.
Kindergarten students must be five by December 1 of the year in which they enter Kindergarten.

Academic Quality
Overview
  • Classes limited to 26 students
  • Full day Kindergarten program
  • An instructional program that not only emphasizes the basics of education, but also encourages the full intellectual development of students
  • Specialized Physical Education
  • Vocal music embedded into the school-wide spiritual formation program
  • Specialized Art Instruction
  • School library
  • Report cards quarterly
  • Successful student programs which address the needs of students and help insure every student will achieve at his/her highest possible level
  • Stanford Achievement Testing (SAT)
  • 6th Grade Dell laptop program
Core Curriculum
Brochures featuring highlights from the core curriculum for each grade level can be downloaded below, in PDF format:
Spiritual Guidance
  • Bible instruction and biblical principles are fully integrated into all subjects
  • Students in second grade and new students are provided with a Bible
  • All students learn and memorize Bible verses
  • Spiritual Emphasis Week annually for primary and upper grades with special Christian speakers
Administration
Twin Lakes Christian School has operated as a ministry of Twin Lakes Church since 1981. It is under the direction of the Executive Board of Twin Lakes Church, including one of the pastors and the Business Administrator/Senior Vice President of the church. All administrative personnel, and the staff of TLCS are born again Christians. Agreement with the doctrinal statement of TLC is required of all personnel.

Funding
Twin Lakes Christian School is funded by:
  • Tuition Fees
  • Twin Lakes Church
  • Fundraisers
  • Donations
TLCS receives no Federal or State funding.

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students
The Twin Lakes Baptist Church, Inc., dba Twin Lakes Christian School, admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies or admission policies.
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Directions from Monterey Bay
  • Take 1 North
  • Exit Park Ave and turn right at the light
  • Take right at the first light onto Cabrillo College Dr.
  • Twin Lakes Christian School is located on the grounds of Twin Lakes Church, which will be to your left as you pass the second curve in the road.
Directions from Santa Cruz
  • Take 1 South
  • Exit Park Ave and turn left at the light
  • Turn right onto Cabrillo College Drive
  • Twin Lakes Christian School is located on the grounds of Twin Lakes Church, which will be to your left as you pass the second curve in the road.