Before I moved to Madison, AL, I taught as a teacher in two public schools and one Christian school in Arlington. (Job brought us to Huntsville). We were extremely concerned about what we were hearing about schools in Alabama. When we found Faith Christian Academy, we knew we were onto a special school.
... Read more As a parent who has taught in both public and private schools, I think I am in a good place to judge quality. I am seeing K and elementary students years ahead on the SAT scores, and 100 percent of graduates going to excellent universities--a majority of them academic scholarships. Anyway you evaluate it, I give Faith Christian Academy A++ (that's for their Athens and Madison campus, too)!!!! Read less
Posted by a teacher on 09/27/09
A challenging school for students who want to excel; yet, caring, supportive teachers and environment! Affordable excellence. Parents looking for more than would be available in public schools will like Faith Christian Academy!
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Posted by a parent on 04/16/09
Great Christian school noted for its academy excellence and Christian values. Opening a new multi-million dollar campus in Madison, Alabama in 2009 to serve Madison and Huntsville. We will stay at the Athens campus because we've been there so long and our son doesn't want to move. But the Madison,
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Posted by a parent on 03/13/09
FCA has provided an excellent education for our daughter. She is beginning her 4th year at FCA. In the first grade she read a book that is on the public school's fifth grade reading list. The academics and values have been wonderful. I'd recommend this school to anyone.
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Posted by a parent on 08/11/08
This school receives overwhelmingly favorable comments from parents who appreciate low student-teacher ratios, reasonable discipline, a safe, nuturing school. The school screams excellence.
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Posted by a teacher on 01/26/08
We have found the 3 cornerstones of this school to be academics, Bible centered values, and genuine devotion to every student. The school was commended during a recent ACSI & SACS on-site evaluation for providing 'an environment where students can excel.' I agree.
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Posted by a parent on 01/26/08
The school offers what they call 'K4,' or kindergarten for 4 year olds. Can you believe that our daughter, at 4 yrs. old, is reading and doing arithmetic? The K4 teacher (I wish I could mention her name here) is patient and really loves my child. It's so much better than paying for daycare.
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Posted by a parent on 01/26/08
We love the fact that all children are treated with respect and love. There ae no favorites. Christian values are consistenly upheld as being important. Academics don't take a back seat to anything else. I belong to a parent support group who helps with everything from concession sales at ballgames
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Posted by a parent on 01/26/08
Our ultimate decision to remove our son was based not only on this incident, but also on our desire to provide him with a more well-rounded school experience. The principal only accidentally met me as I was leaving. In one brief comment -- he undid all of the care shown to us by others. Tuition and a
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Athens schools — Faith Christian Academy is located at 705 W Sanderser Rd, Athens AL 35611. 705 W Sanderser Rd is in the 35611 ZIP code in Athens, AL Faith Christian Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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