The TCS Tutorial exists to offer high quality academic instruction from a Biblical worldview to students enrolled in our umbrella program. There is a separate application, fee ($120), and enrollment process to attend the tutorial.
TCS Tutorial students will be on campus and in class with Franklin Classical School students. A family interview will be conducted prior to offering enrollment and tutorial students will adhere to FCS school policies while on campus, including the adherence of the FCS dress code. Details will be provided during the family interview.
Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are due no later than July 4, 2025 to allow time to complete the enrollment process before classes start in August. Families must first be enrolled in the TCS Umbrella Program before tutorial applications will be considered.
For the 2025-2026 school year, the following courses are available to students in grades 10-12 only:
Anatomy & Physiology (1 Credit)
*Honors level option
M/W 9:20am – 10:35am
Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry
Tuition: $1,030.00
Physics (1 Credit)
*Honors level option
W/F 1:05pm – 2:40pm
Prerequisites: Algebra II, Geometry
Tuition: $995.00
Chemistry (1 Credit)
*Honors level option
W/F 1:05pm – 2:40pm
Required Monday Labs 11:30am – 12:55pm
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Biology
Tuition: $1,030.00
Psychology (1 Credit)
(Humanities Elective)
T/Th 1:05pm – 2:40pm
Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry
Tuition: $995.00
Pre-Calculus (1 Credit)
*Honors level option
M/W 9:20am – 10:35am
Prerequisites: Algebra II, Geometry
Proficiency testing required
Tuition: $995.00
Honors Calculus (1 Credit)
(*Honors level if semester average of 80% or higher is maintained)
W/F 11:45am – 1:00pm
Prerequisites: Pre-Calculus
Proficiency testing required
Tuition: $995.00
If a class is dropped prior to the end of the first week of Lower & Upper Division classes (or the second week for Monday-only classes), then 100% of that class tuition is refundable. If the dropped class is replaced with a class of equal value, then there is no tuition penalty. After the above-stated date, full tuition is due, and payment must be made in accordance with the payment plan made at registration. No reduction or refund of tuition or fees will be allowed due to absence, withdrawal, or dismissal of a student. All Add/Drop transactions will incur a $35 fee payable upon request effective August 1st.
Please visit the Franklin Classical School Dress Code page to review the Dress Code Requirements.
July 4 – Application deadline for TCS Tutorial
August 19 – FCS First Day of Lower & Upper Division Classes (grades 7-12)
TBD – TCS Picture Day/School ID
September 1 – Labor Day–Classes Dismissed/Offices Closed
September 4 – College Night on FCS Campus – 7pm, FCS & TCS Students Welcome
TBD – TCS Picture Retake Day
October 15 – No Classes due to PSAT Testing
October 9-10 – Fall Break–Classes Dismissed/Offices Closed
October 28 – FCS Science Fair (Grades 7-12)
November 24-28 – Thanksgiving Break
December 15 – Study Day/FCS Classes Dismissed
December 16-19 – FCS Mid-Term Exams
December 19 – FCS Semester 2 Ends
December 22-January 5 – FCS Christmas Break/Offices Closed
January 6 – FCS First Day of Lower & Upper Division Classes, Semester 2 (grades 7-12)
January 19 – Martin Luther King Day Observed – Classes Dismissed/Offices Closed
February 1 – TCS Umbrella Applications Available Online (All applications submitted prior to July 1 will be held for processing until July 1st, the first day of the new academic year.)
February 16 – President’s Day – Classes Dismissed/Offices Closed
March 9-13 – FCS Spring Break – Classes Dismissed/Offices Closed
April TBD – FCS TMTA Math Contest at Lipscomb
April 3 – Good Friday – FCS Classes Dismissed/Offices Closed
April 15-16 – FCS & TCS Iowa Assessment Testing (optional, but highly recommended for students in grades 3, 6, 9; registration is required)
May 18 – Study Day/FCS Classes Dismissed
May 19-20 – FCS Final Exam Week
May 22 – FCS Semester 2 Ends
May 22 – TCS Senior Graduation Rehearsal, 1:00pm
May 23 – TCS Graduation (registration required)
May 25 – Memorial Day – FCS Offices Closed
June 1-15 – TCS Registration for Summer Session
June 15-August 15 – TCS Summer Session
If you are currently enrolled with The Comenius School umbrella program and would like to enroll in one or more of the above courses, please log in to your FACTS family portal and navigate to Apply/Enroll > Application > Create a New Student Application and select the Tutorial at the proper grade level to begin the TCS Tutorial application.
If you are not currently enrolled with The Comenius School and would like to enroll in one of the above courses, please click “Register Here” and select “Create Account” to gain access to the umbrella school enrollment application. Once that is submitted with payment, you can log back in to your application account and complete the TCS Tutorial Application for the correct grade level.
Once TCS Tutorial applications are received, here’s what you can expect:
- Application review
- Verification that prerequisites are met (new TCS families will need to provide a current transcript)
- Family interview
- Proficiency testing where applicable
- Formal acceptance/contract signing for tuition/set up payment account or payment in full
For more questions, please email Claire Watson (cwatson@franklinclassical.com) or call the school office at (615) 528-3778, ext. 1070.