Across all grade levels, The Woodlands Christian Academy seeks to ensure all students are successful academically, socially, creatively and spiritually—what it calls its foundational pillars. Out of that foundation, something more dynamic developed: the Six Pursuits. They are the lens through which the school views every student, every subject and every opportunity. They reflect what TWCA believes matters most: a life anchored in Christ, shaped by wisdom and lived with intention.
For families comparing private schools in The Woodlands, there is one question each should ask that goes beyond the classroom: What kind of person will a student become?
TWCA believes that is answered in its Six Pursuits—a framework designed to make the school’s core values an active part of daily growth.
“With our Six Pursuits, we are giving students actionable steps and places to turn for growth,” said Kurt Kleeman, TWCA Chief of Enrollment. “We want our students always in the chase, trying to get better and our Six Pursuits give them that direction.”
What are the Six Pursuits?
Together, the pursuits shape TWCA’s educational approach and give action steps to its foundational pillars:
Pursuit of God: Helping students know, love and follow Christ while developing a biblical worldview for every area of life.
Pursuit of Knowledge and Wisdom: Building strong academic foundations while teaching students to think critically, recognize truth and apply knowledge wisely.
Pursuit of Creativity and Beauty: Encouraging students to develop their creative gifts, explore the arts and become innovators and problem-solvers.
Pursuit of Strength and Endurance: Developing physical wellness alongside resilience, perseverance, teamwork and leadership.
Pursuit of Service: Teaching servant leadership through humility, courage, compassion and active community engagement.
Pursuit of Relationship: Building Christ-honoring connections with peers, mentors, teachers and family within a supportive community.
The Six Pursuits: Growing With Your Child, Every Step of the Way
The Six Pursuits aren't a checklist or a program. They are woven into the fabric of everything students experience at TWCA—from the earliest days of pre-K4 through graduation.
You can see this integration in the everyday moments of school life—and in some unexpected places, too.
The Pursuit of God isn't reserved for chapel or a classroom—it's present in a quiet moment of reflection, a hard conversation with a coach and the daily choice to lead with integrity.
The Pursuit of Endurance surfaces when a student pushes through a difficult exam, works through conflict with a teammate or keeps showing up for a community they care about.
The Pursuit of Service is lived in small acts as much as big ones—in how students treat each other in the hallway, how they show up for a neighbor and how they carry others' burdens as their own.
Take the lower school campus garden as one small example of something much larger. When students plant, tend and harvest fruits and vegetables, they aren't just learning about agriculture. They're pursuing God in the wonder of creation, building endurance through patient, consistent care, finding beauty in the life they're nurturing and practicing service as they bring their harvest into shared classroom experiences. Every seed planted, every row tended—it's all of the Six Pursuits alive in a single moment. That's the difference TWCA offers between a program and a way of life.
This is what true integration looks like. When the pursuits aren't separated into departments or programs but are alive in every class, every conversation, every season of growth, they stop being lessons and start becoming who they are. Your child doesn't just learn to pursue God, develop endurance or serve others here. They become someone who does these things naturally, instinctively and wholeheartedly—in every space they step into, long after they leave the campus.
The goal is for students to encounter the same principles in different settings—and gradually learn how those lessons apply beyond school.
What else sets TWCA apart?
TWCA offers programming similar to that of most area private schools, but has a unique focus on developing the whole child by seamlessly integrating these programs into a unified student experience. The idea that students become well-rounded is ingrained in all that is done.
"Everyone offers great academics, sports and the arts," Kleeman said. "For us, it's about how all those experiences work together to form the whole child."
Understanding that all are created in the image of God empowers this holistic educational model.
TWCA continues its holistic approach when offering families a total, early, one-way Spanish-immersion program where all instruction is in Spanish. The program currently serves Kindergarten through 4th grade with plans to expand to middle school in the 2027-28 school year.
Woodlands Christian’s graduate outcomes also set it apart from other schools. TWCA alumni have earned appointments to U.S. military service academies, including West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy.
The Class of 2026 earned an average of $155,000 per student in merit-based scholarships for a total of $12,828,434 in merit-based dollars offered. The class secured 463 college acceptances, including admissions to honors colleges and programs. And 100% of TWCA graduates earn admission to four-year colleges and universities.
Equipping students to thrive in and out of school
TWCA measures success by who students become long after graduation. Intentionally weaving the Six Pursuits into daily campus life equips students with a practical toolkit for adulthood.
Kleeman notes that the framework builds a foundation for long-term "lightbulb moments"—times in adulthood when alumni face complex choices and realize they already possess the character and tools to navigate such issues.
When critical thinking is paired with servant leadership, physical resilience and faith, students develop into leaders who excel academically and thrive in every area of life.
Want to learn more?
For families interested in exploring campus, scheduling a tour or learning more about how The Woodlands Christian Academy integrates the Six Pursuits into its pre-K4 through 12th grade curriculum:
Address: 5800 Academy Way, The Woodlands, TX 77384
Phone: 936-273-2555
Website: www.twca.net
This story was produced by Multi-Platform Journalist Chloe Chapel with the Community Impact Storytelling team, using information provided by the local business as part of sponsored content.
Do families have to be Christian to enroll at The Woodlands Christian Academy?
Yes. TWCA views a family’s commitment to Christian values as essential for an educational partnership. At least one parent or guardian must profess faith in Jesus Christ, agree with the school’s Statement of Faith in writing and demonstrate alignment with a biblical worldview.
What are TWCA's accreditation status and academic designations?
The Woodlands Christian Academy maintains memberships with the College Board, NACAC, NACCAP, TACAC, TAPPS and holds accreditation through CESA, ECFA and ACSI.
What is the student-to-faculty ratio and average class size at TWCA?
TWCA maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio across its 44-acre campus. Optimal class sizes allow teachers to deliver individualized instruction, foster mentorship and maintain an intentional learning environment from pre-K4 through 12th grade.
