Apple Distinguished School

The King’s Academy Recognized as Apple Distinguished School

SUNNYVALE, Calif, October 3, 2022— The King's Academy is pleased to announce that it has been selected as an Apple Distinguished School for 2022–2025. TKA is recognized for its innovative 1:1 technology program and for integrating technology into the curriculum to enhance the student-learning experience. Notable technology integrations include the application of Pages to create infographics, iMovie to create multimedia presentations, and GarageBand to create podcasts. Every TKA classroom is equipped with the latest Apple TV 4K. Other accomplishments include:

  • 95% of faculty obtained Apple Teacher Certification in the 2021-22 school year and were trained to use Apple products and tools.
     
  • 96% of faculty met their technology goal to integrate new software into their lessons in the 2021-2022 school year.
     
  • Newly-developed technology scope and sequence criteria provide grade-level and content goals, so students will be well-rounded digital citizens upon graduation. 
     
  • A full-time Educational Technology Specialist on staff since 2018 to train and support teachers.

Apple Distinguished Schools are centers of innovation, leadership, and educational excellence. They use Apple technology to inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in the school environment and have documented results of academic accomplishment.

Scott Meadows, Head of School, initiated TKA's one-to-one technology program in August 2016. He remarked,
"TKA students are using technology to learn essential skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration in addition to learning the marketable skills of digital design, coding, and app development that are highly sought after in today's world. TKA will continue prioritizing resources to stay current with the latest technology innovations and teacher training. " "TKA students are learning essential skills like critical thinking and problem-solving in addition to learning the marketable skills of coding and app development that are highly sought after in today's world. TKA will continue prioritizing resources to stay current with the latest technology innovations and teacher training. “

"The King's Academy has worked with teachers, students, and parents to develop a philosophy of technology that supports the school's mission and is grounded in a Biblical worldview. TKA is dedicated to staying current and on the pulse of best teaching practices to improve student learning outcomes," said Dr. Kristine Lui, High School Principal"The King's Academy selection as an Apple Distinguished School highlights our success as an innovator in creating a compelling learning environment that engages students and provides tangible evidence of academic achievement.”

Learn more about the criteria The King's Academy met to be named an Apple Distinguished School.

The King's Academy, an independent college preparatory school for grades 6-12 serving 950 students, is a Christ-centered school that inspires academic excellence, servant leadership, and enduring relationships. The King's Academy is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). TKA is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). For more information about TKA, please visit www.tka.org.

Press Contact:
Kriss Hayward, Director of Marketing & Communications
kriss.hayward@tka.org, P: (408) 481.9900 x4235

 

Apple Distinguished School Application

We invite you to review TKA's application which includes information about the school's technology vision, learning, and achievements.