We are so excited to be part of the TSA family. Sean has felt at home in this school since day-one and has never been intimidated by the process. It has the small school atmosphere with the academic and athletic perks of a much larger school. The school atmosphere is welcoming, open, and friendly. Sean said it feels like “home” and that he has been at TSA always.The teachers go above and beyond to help each student do their best but expect each one of them to pull their own weight. We like EdLine and the ability to email the teachers and to follow up on our child’s progress. The football and basketball coaching staffs are remarkable and really inspire confidence and self-worth in the kids. They also have high expectations and push the students to their maximum potential, holding them accountable for their actions both on the field/court and in the classroom. As a military family, it has been very hard for our children to constantly move from school to school, but that was not an issue when we came to TSA. Sean was accepted immediately by faculty and kids alike. We highly recommend Thomas Sumter Academy to anyone considering a school in the Sumter area.
Mags and Chief Dearduff
Parents
There is no better feeling than arriving at Shaw AFB (knowing nothing about the schools in the district), and experiencing the warmth and acceptances Thomas Sumter Academy gave us when walked through the front door. Words can’t describe knowing that your child will be taken care of by any faculty member while at school. This extended family has gone above their call as teachers and administrators and has accepted both of our children as their own. When you walk through the halls, you are greeted by name and a smile. You see children smiling everywhere. Thomas Sumter is a school that gives children what they need to succeed. They ensure each child develops a spiritual well-being, self- respect, confidence, respect for others, good sportsmanship, integrity, and leadership. They have been there for us when decisions needed to be made that would impact our children’s future, when our children got hurt playing sports, and called us daily when one of our children got really sick. Through dynamic programs in athletics, music, arts, and drama,they have created an atmosphere in which children develop a sense of belonging.
Scott and Deborah MacQueen
Parents
I was just looking at my TSA year book a couple of weeks ago and thinking about how much I enjoyed my only year at TSA and how almost 25 years later the memories of my short time there are so vivid. Becky and I are looking at several areas to move to and settle down once our son starts school and I have seriously thought about moving near TSA just so my kids can attend it. I have been getting the newsletters for years and it seems like it still has the close knit, welcoming, family environment that stresses education, self worth and God.
Jaime Garza
Class of 1983
