i dont' like it but only because my parents are forcing me to go there, there are only 12 freshmans. it does seem like a better learning environment. more 1 on 1 between the teacher and the pupil. and plus there are many activities to be involved in. the headmaster it very nice, along with the teachers.
... Read more i think i'll get an excellent education at this school, and i recommend it to future students and/or parents for reference. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/07/08
I am an alumni of TIL and do plan to send my children there. The education I received helped me to get a scholarship to college and the small class size fostered an excellent learning environment. I do agree that the discipline system needs an overhaul, but it will take the support of the parents for
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Posted by a former student on 11/10/06
TIL has made significant strides to increase the availability and quality of its offerings. A new 3 & 4 year old Pre-k program has been added. Also, after school care has been included for a very modest fee. All of the facilities have been renovated for the fall of 2006. The first Advanced Placement
... Read more class has been introduced in the high school. I understand that more AP classes will be added each year. If you are looking for a small Christian based education that provides a safe environment for your child, you should atleast consider TIL. My children have excelled at TIL and the individualized attention each child gets is impressive. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/22/06
The headmaster of TIL is very disorganized and is sarcastic with his teachers, staff, and students. Little emphasis is placed on academics; most of the emphasis is on athletics. I took my child out of TIL because she was getting only a mediocre education. The buildings are in dire need of renovation
... Read more and the technology and laboratories are in a very poor state. The library is archaic and does not have up-to-date books. I would never advise anyone to send his or her child to TIL. I was most disappointed by the headmaster; he gives very little support to his teachers when disciplinary problems arise. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/17/06
I went to TIL from 2nd grade through graduation. There was nothing in that school to prepare me for a future at college. As far as sports, that place excels but music and art..only if you are in elementary. I would have loved to have taken music classes in high school but they werent even offered.
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Posted by a former student on 01/19/06
I have found that TIL is focused primarily around sports and extracurricular activities. I have also found that the quality of academics is severely lacking in what an independent college-preparatory school should have. I think that they concentrate mostly on sports and extracurricular activities,
... Read more the school will sustain itself. Without a great emphasis on sports and extracurricular activities, the school would fold. The headmaster is not supportive of his teachers. The teaching could stand great improvement too. I would not send my child to this school anymore. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 06/10/05
Quality of acedemic programs is lacking in my opinion, no votech classes (no art or music classes in high school either.) for the amount of money it costs to attend, it would be cheaper/more educational to go to a local public school.
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Posted by a parent on 12/31/04
I am a parent of two students at TIL; one is in junior high, and the other is in high shool. TIL has proven to be a wonderful atmosphere for learning. The school has begun offering workshops for the ACT testing. TIL also participates in a gifted program sponsored by Duke University. TIL is not an
... Read more organization that focuses strictly on sports, although the school's sports teams successfully compete with others in our classification. Also, our PTA is a strong supporter of both teachers and students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/10/04
Tunica Institute of Learning provides a wonderful learning environment for children of all ages. Class sizes are small so that students receive individualized attention and instruction from excellent teachers who love and care about each student.Our elementary school has a resource teacher to provide
... Read more one on one assistance to students who need extra help. We also have a fantastic Accelerated Reading Program co-ordinator,a music teacher and art teacher.Our high school provides a college prep curriculum including calculus and physics where excellent teachers prepare our students for college.We have a modern computer lab with computers for every student.My oldest daughter scored a 30 on the English portion of her ACT and my middle daughter made a 25 overall on her ACT as a SOPHMORE! 100% of last year's graduating class attended college.Over 50% of our students participate in sports or organizations teaching the value of hard work,teamwork and setting goals. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/13/04
I graduated from TIL and now have a 9th grader attending this school. I attended public school for 10 years then attended TIL. I really love the small school atmosphere. The small class size increases the teacher/student one on one time. Being a christian-based school, my child is not only getting
... Read more a quality education but is also learning about being a good christian and how that carries over into everyday life. I feel blessed to have gone to this school and that my son has the opportunity to attend TIL. Read less
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specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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English as Second Language
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