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sion project, Change 4 Change (C4C), has donated over $100,000 in the past five years to charitable organizations in Montgomery and throughout the world. In 2016, Trinity launched a “Cyber-Se- niors” class, which allows students to teach senior adults how to operate their computers, iPhones, iPads, and other technological devices. Trinity’s junior and senior classes annually serve over 1,100 hours of community service with local organizations, such as Common Ground, Habitat for Humanity, and The Salvation Army. Trinity believes students benefit greatly—both academically and emotionally—from volunteering their time and giving to make the community and world a better place. Therefore, a variety of service opportunities are provided to Lower School students. They practice leadership, problem solving, collaboration with others, time management, and communication. Trinity believes that while completing community service projects, students develop real- world skills that will help them succeed in middle school, high school and beyond. TECHNOLOGY: Trinity School is an Apple Distinguished School. Trinity was the first school in the River Region recognized with this prestigious honor and has now achieved Apple Distin- guished School status for five consecutive years. Trinity’s inaugural CyberPatriot Team placed second in the State of Alabama in the 2018 cyber defense competition, where students act as IT profes- sionals protecting corporate and small company networks. Trinity’s curriculum offers several technology courses, including Coding, Robotics, Broadcasting/Digital Video, College Tech Basics, and Computer Graphics. Dedicated to a learning environment utilizing the tools and resources of the 21st century classroom, Trinity was the first school in the River Region to implement a grade-wide laptop initiative, providing students equal access to technology. Every student in Grades 6 to 12 is issued an Apple laptop for use during the school year. Macbooks and iPads are available for lower school students to use daily in the classroom. ARTS: Trinity’s ideal size allows every student the opportunity to participate in visual and performing arts. Trinity’s theatre de- partment produces a full-scale musical each spring with a cast of more than 125 Upper School students. Trinity art students win major state and national awards in the arts and currently have artwork exhibited at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. Trin- ity’s Art Department provides opportunities for exhibition and collaboration between emerging student artists and professional artists through its annual Pop-Up Art Gallery and Collaborative Studio showcased downtown in the Alley Station. Most recently, two Trinity students had artwork included in the 2018 Visual Arts Achievement Statewide Exhibition. Two Trinity students were se- lected to serve on the prestigious Junior Arts Education Leadership Team for the State of Alabama. Trinity’s Show Choir and band students perform locally as well as throughout the country and state each year. Trinity’s intense commitment to a students’ cultural development is readily apparent by state-of-the-art areas for dance, choral, instrumental, visual arts and speech. Trinity is the only in- dependent school in Montgomery that offers a full-time dance program. The Fine Arts facility also features a full array of sound, video and lighting equipment for high-quality stage productions. Exposure to music and song begins at the earliest ages with the Kindergarten Christmas Play. Expression through vocal and in- strumental music extends through middle and upper school in formal Choral and Band performances. Trinity offers a superior, multi-faceted band program that provides a variety of musical and performance opportunities. The award-winning Wildcat Pride Marching Band continues their record of excellence, receiving straight superior ratings at statewide competitions. The Middle School Concert Band, the first of its kind in the city, and the Sym- phonic Band allow students to increase their proficiency through rehearsing and performing concert band literature. ATHLETICS: The Athletic Program at Trinity is designed to provide opportunities for competitive athletics while enriching the total educational experience of each student-athlete. Trinity fields 36 interscholastic sport teams, including football, volleyball, bas- ketball, tennis, baseball, softball, golf, soccer, track, cross country, and swimming. Both men’s and women’s teams have excelled in the middle school, junior varsity, and varsity levels capturing many CCC and area titles. Many students and coaches are named All- Metro player or coaches of the year by The Montgomery Advertiser. Trinity has a long-standing tradition of championship-level teams, and many Trinity athletes play at the next level in several sports. Trinity has won 27 AHSAA state championships—5 in the last 4 years—the 2018 Girls Soccer State Championship, the 2017 Girls Golf State Championship, the 2017 and 2015 Boys Cross Country State Championships, and the 2015 Baseball State Championship. Over 84% of students in grades 7-12 compete in at least one sport at Trinity. Trinity has produced more Jimmy Hitchcock Award re- cipients than any other school in Montgomery, most recently in 2016 and 2017. Trinity’s Athletic Department has received the Sportsmanship Award for four consecutive years from the Central Alabama Football Officials Association. ACCREDITATION: Trinity Presbyterian School holds dual ac- creditation from the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). It holds membership in The College Board, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, the Southern As- sociation for College Admission Counseling, and the Coalition of Lighthouse Schools. EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM: Trinity offers an extended day through the Wildcat Club Program. This program is designed to be a true extension of the school day and provides more than just childcare. The Wildcat Club encourages students to learn and thrive in a relaxed and fun environment. TUITION: At Trinity, technology for grades K3-12 is included in tuition, along with the 1:1 student to Apple computer program in grades 2-12. Quality lunches and textbooks are also included in tuition, plus regular season athletic admission for all students. K3 (3 half days) $3,750; K3 (5 half days) $5,000; K3 (5 full days) $6,890; K4 (3 full days) $5,580; K4 (5 full days) $7,880; K5 (5 full days) $9,920; Grades (1-3) $11,970; Grades (4-5) $12,590; Grades (6-8) $13,490; Grades (9-12) $13,620. Trinity provides a generous need-based tuition assistance program. In addition, Trin- ity gratefully extends a 10% discount on tuition to active duty full- time military families. OPENHOUSE: Thursday, January 17, 2019. Intended for par- ents of prospective K3, K4, and K5 students. n 56 AL/ Metro 360 www.almetro360.com 2018 Private School Review ....................................................................................................