Founded in 1960. Renewed in 2021.
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Discover More About Our Name and its Impact on Our Mission
Sound Christian Academy opened its doors officially in 2021. Formerly known as Tacoma Baptist Schools and founded in 1960, the school adopted its new name to broaden its reach to churches, neighborhoods, and families . We came to this name change decision with prayerful contemplation, collegial conversation, and much deliberation.
“Sound” adjectives include: solid, firm, stable, secure, reliable, thorough, orthodox, showing good judgment or sense. This spiritual formation represents our “special or particular focus” along with the aspects of mental, emotional, social, and physical development.
By Pastor Rich Hamlin
Perhaps, there has never been a greater need for Christian education than at present. This is why Tacoma Baptist Schools, now Sound Christian Academy, exists. It is to immerse students in a biblical worldview.
The teachers worked together with the same focus, and more than one mentored me. They were amazing at integrating the Bible into everything. It was exactly what I needed at that time where I learned to be a good person and live out my faith.”
For me, the school was a perfect incubator. My teachers encouraged me. And with that nurturing, I found a place to grow beyond what I thought I could do and be.”
Curriculum is Christ-centered, and all subject matter is designed to include Biblical integration.
Caring, nurturing community where every student is our priority
85% of students go on to college
Concurrent Credit, Advanced Placement & Honors Courses
MOTUS Mentoring groups for middle school and high school students
Centrally located and safe campus
Gymnasium and sports fields
Competitive athletics in fall, winter, and spring sports for boys and girls.
Founded as Tacoma Baptist Schools, Sound Christian Academy has served thousands of students and families in the south Sound region.
We have 1,697 who have graduated and are out in the workforce.
85% of our graduates go on to college.
We are centrally located with easy access to Tacoma, Puyallup, Gig Harbor and beyond.
ISC helps students facing challenges academically so they can succeed.
Our student body come from many churches throughout the region.
Sound Christian Academy, formerly Tacoma Baptist Schools, was established in 1960 and has been providing quality, affordable, biblically based K-12 education in a grace-filled, Christian environment in south Tacoma, WA for over 60 years.
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