Frequently Asked Questions

Choosing a school is a meaningful decision for your family. Below you’ll find clear answers to common questions about our Christ-centred approach, differentiated small-group learning, and what families can expect day-to-day at Trellis Academy. If you’d like to talk further, we’re always happy to connect.

General Questions

Trellis Academy exists to cultivate curious, resilient, Christ-centered learners through small classes, growth-focused instruction, meaningful challenge, and an efficient school day designed to support family life, extracurricular involvement, and community engagement.

Classrooms cap at 10 students per teacher.

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Bible is optional (but included with tuition) from 8:30-9:15, Core academics are 9:30- 2pm, with enrichments being optional with an additional cost from 2-3:30.

Admissions

Admission requirements include an application, academic assessment, and a shadow day.

While we do not require families to affirm a statement of faith for enrollment, our school’s statement of faith reflects the worldview that shapes our teaching and school culture.

To begin the admissions process, please complete our online application form.

Curriculum and Academics

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. At Trellis Academy, STEM learning encourages students to explore ideas, ask questions, and solve real-world problems through hands-on discovery. Students develop skills such as critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication as they learn how different subjects connect.

STEM education is not only about science careers. It helps students develop curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that are valuable in any field — from medicine and engineering to business, design, agriculture, or the arts.

At Trellis Academy, Christian faith shapes the way we teach and learn. Biblical values such as integrity, humility, compassion, and responsibility are integrated into daily classroom life and discussions. We thoughtfully incorporate both Christian and traditional academic resources, always teaching through a lens of Biblical truth. All faculty members align with and support our school’s statement of faith.

This will be driven by our students and parents, and we anticipate offering Spanish, Music, Gardening, Art and Sports-related activities.

Trellis Academy is a nonprofit, non-denominational Christian Private school in Bee Cave, Texas that offers STEM-insprired academics with small-group learning and flexible pacing.
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Ms. Rae Klein

2ND - 4TH GRADE TEACHER
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Rae Klein is a second-generation teacher with a passion for creating engaging, student-centered learning experiences.

She studied at Bennington College before transferring to Texas A&M University at Galveston, where she focused on marine biology and fisheries.

Ms. Rae has a background in both Montessori and Reggio-inspired education. She believes strongly in giving students ownership of their studies and classroom environment, encouraging self-paced learning and allowing children to take an active role in their education.

She is also a firm believer that nature is one of the best teachers, and you’ll often find her taking learning beyond the classroom and teaching outside.

Ms. Rae loves science, nature, SCUBA diving, and cooking. When she’s not on the water, you’ll most likely find her digging in the dirt with her daughter.
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