Franklin Technology Center

New Heights Christian Academy, located in Joplin, MO, is dedicated to providing a Christ-centered learning environment that nurtures students from Preschool through 12th grade. The school's mission is to maximize the God-given potential of each student, preparing them to make a positive impact in the world through lives of distinction and service. With a focus on holistic development, New Heights emphasizes academic excellence alongside co-curricular activities and leadership opportunities. The academy operates under three guiding pillars: knowledge, service, and leadership, which shape its educational approach and community involvement. Unique to New Heights is its commitment to fostering strong family partnerships and engaging students in meaningful service projects such as Missions Week and community drives. This nurturing environment, combined with a dedication to individualized mentorship and a low student-teacher ratio, ensures that every child receives the support they need to thrive academically and spiritually.

DeCoDeD Reading is dedicated to transforming literacy for students facing reading challenges, offering specialized support for those with language-based learning disabilities. The school's mission is to unlock the potential of each student by addressing their unique needs through individualized educational strategies. Utilizing the Orton-Gillingham approach, a well-regarded method in structured literacy programs, DeCoDeD focuses on decoding, fluency, and comprehension to craft personalized interventions. This evidence-based methodology ensures that each child receives targeted support grounded in the science of reading. What sets DeCoDeD apart is its commitment to creating a supportive environment where family partnerships and community involvement are prioritized. This nurturing atmosphere, combined with multisensory language instruction and advocacy efforts, makes DeCoDeD a standout choice for parents seeking comprehensive reading interventions for their children.

Joplin Christian Academy has offered Bible-based education since 1998, and we are Joplin's only A.C.E. school serving kindergarten through 12th grade. Home of the Warriors, our campus sits on West 20th Street. We teach the Accelerated Christian Education curriculum through PACEs, short workbooks that break each subject into 12 achievable steps per level. Students work at the level where they can perform, set reasonable goals, and move ahead as they show mastery, so each child progresses at their own pace. Character lessons and Scripture run through the academic content. New students take a diagnostic test to place them at the right level in each subject, and it can be completed at home on a family computer. We keep costs low on purpose. For 2025-26, full-day tuition is $300 a month for the first child over nine payments ($2,700 a year), with lower rates of $250 and $200 a month for a second and third child. PACEs usually run $200 to $250 per level, plus a $50 enrollment fee. Students also take part in extracurricular activities, including sports.