It is a very good Christian school, but be prepared for the homework.
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Posted by a parent on 09/09/09
I have attended Faith Academy for 9 years and it has been a home away from home. I love Faith.
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Posted by a student on 12/22/08
I attended Faith Academy for 12 years and I can't thank them enough for all they did for me. Not only did I receive a great education, the teachers and administration all have a heart full of compassion and love for the students and their jobs. There is not a better school!
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Posted by a student on 11/16/08
My son attended K5 and part of first grade there before we moved. Overall, a very loving environment but the classrooms are so huge that it's hard if your child has any extra needs, which mine does. His K5 class had 25 students and 1st grade started with 27 students, with no assistant. Way too many little
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Posted by a parent on 11/03/08
I attended Faith Academy for 7 years and I could not be more satisfied with my experience. Unlike many have written- I was not an athlete, yet I was shown just as much love and respect, if not more, than any of the star athletes. The teachers are all willing to go the extra mile to help the students
... Read more in any way, whether it be for academic purposes or even personal reasons. Faith was more like a home, everyone was close and we all had strong relationships. It was a safe and accepting environment. I will definitely be sending my future children to Faith, and possible be teaching there myself! Read less
Posted by a student on 12/16/07
I attended Faith for the majority of my school years and will always be grateful for the life lessons learned there. I loved being in an environment where teachers cared so much about their students and the quality of education they receive. Not many schools have teachers who care enough to offer help
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Posted by a former student on 01/24/07
Faith Academy is an awsome school! They have great teachers and a great principal! They not only teach the kids how to be great Christians, but they also tech them how to be responsible. Yes, they have alot of kids, but they are building on to the school so the kids can have more room.And they are not
... Read more building a new gym; they are building more office buildings. So, if you are a parent trying to figure out what school your child needs to got to Faith Academy is the one! Read less
Posted by a student on 12/21/06
This is not a horrible school but you will be better off saving your money by going to public. Abeka is a very boring, repetitious curriculum once you get past 1st grade. If you have an LD child, this school is a good option. Teachers are excellent & are all certified, despite rumors otherwise. Some
... Read more students are from some very rough families, sending their children to get the Christian educ. they can't get at home. Class sizes are ridiculous. Science courses are lacking. Many here only care about their children receiving a Christian education, never mind the quality. Big teacher turnover due to class sizes. Many love it but I was concerned if we would be accepted to better colleges. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/22/06
Faith is a good school. However, this year it is very crowded, with classes too large. More teachers and rooms are needed along with more lockers. They are planning on building a new gym instead. Faith is advertising now, so next year will be even worse.
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Posted by a parent on 01/27/06
Never once in the past 5 years that I have been more grateful than I am right now for my Mother deciding to send me to Faith Academy. By far, this was the safest haven for schooling of any child. Excellent academics, administrators, instruction, guidance, and an outstanding Christian leadership all
... Read more have helped me decide on finishing my degree in Elementary Education and be apart of such a phenominal program! One thing that you must keep in mind is; everything is done for a very specific reason. Unlike public institutions, Faith Academy 'cares with love', and that is something I'm not willing to sacrafice. So, to everyone that is still uncertain of sending your child to Faith, set up an appointment with one of the fabulous administrators and see for yourself what an unsurpassed education I had the opprotunity of being apart of. Read less
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Mobile schools — Faith Academy is located at 8650 Tanner Williams Rd, Mobile AL 36608. 8650 Tanner Williams Rd is in the 36608 ZIP code in Mobile, AL Faith Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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