FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 31, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Tallahassee Collegiate Academy (TCA) has been recognized as an “A” school in its first year by the Florida Department of Education, affirming its commitment to academic excellence and student success.
“We are thrilled to receive this recognition from the Florida Department of Education,” said Jessica Chapman, Principal of TCA. “It is a testament to the dedication and commitment of our students, teachers, staff, and Governing Board. We strive to provide a high-quality education that prepares our students for a bright future.”
TCA is a tuition-free STEM public charter high school located on the campus of Tallahassee State College (TSC). It offers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum that focuses on academic achievement, character development, and community engagement. The school’s mission is to provide a nurturing and challenging learning environment that prepares students for success in college and beyond.
“It is absolutely extraordinary for a first-year school to achieve an ‘A’ grade by the Florida Department of Education,” said Karen B. Moore, founder and chair of TCA. “A special thank you is in order to Governor DeSantis, Commissioner Manny Diaz, and all of our state leaders who had the vision of a STEM-focused charter school with direct dual enrollment pathways. Our outstanding team was able to take that vision and turn it into a reality that has far exceeded expectations. I think we have created a model for the rest of the country.”
The “A” school designation is based on a comprehensive assessment of various factors, including student performance on standardized tests and college readiness.
“I applaud the entire TCA team for earning an ‘A’ grade in their first year,” said Dr. Jim Murdaugh, President of TSC. “I want to personally thank Karen Moore for seeing the potential of what TCA could be and stepping forward to establish this first-of-its-kind public charter school in the state of Florida sponsored by a Florida College System institution. We are proud to sponsor the school and continue to support its mission of providing STEM-based college acceleration pathways.”
“TCA’s commitment to academic rigor and student success aligns with our mission at Tallahassee State College,” added Dr. Calandra Stringer, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at TSC, who oversees the College’s charter school program. “We are so proud of the entire team at the Academy for their hard work in preparing students for Associate of Science degree pathways.”
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Tallahassee Collegiate Academy is a STEM charter high school strategically located on the campus of Tallahassee State College. Founded by marketing CEO Karen Moore, TCA is an innovative approach to education, providing project-based learning and pathways to dual enrollment. Students have the opportunity to graduate with a high school diploma and an A.S. Degree simultaneously and enter the workforce upon graduation in high-demand, high-wage fields.