PRCA is a wonderful school. My daughter was struggling in the public school but when she started at PRCA; she was accepted and challenged. She felt that the teachers were treating her as an individual instead of a number. The staff is always available for the students and willing to go the extra mile.
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Posted by a parent on 03/14/09
PRCA is definitly above average, and when i evntered i was amazed at the comptenence and sincerity of the teachers.But as the years[3 of them] progressed, it seemd the school's care for its' students went down.after my third year there, my parents and i, along with about 30 other students, decided our
... Read more money and time be better spent elsewhere.the staff declined over the years, as did the school unity.the sports were amazing for high school, and average for middle school.i can personally say i do miss it....for my friends and some teachers as themselves,not while theyre teaching.i give them major credit for theirnew buildings though. i have now moved on to public school, which i enjoy immensly more[pop.2000].i has a better curriculum and many, many, many more classes to offer,as well as sports.PRCA=soso staff and small colleges.my public school=more oppurtunities and big colleges, as well as more friends :D Read less
Posted by a other on 02/27/08
As a mom, I feel like my children are receiving an amazing eduation. They are challenged in honors and AP classes, coached for character and athletics on their sports teams, and surrounded by friends from the finest families in Tucson. My oldest has been well prepared for college and my youngest loves
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Posted by a parent on 02/04/08
PRCA has exceeded my expectations. My son was able to take honors and AP classes throughout high school and read challenging, classical literature in his English classes. The school administered the PSAT to him during his 9th, 10th and 11th grade years which prepared him to do well on his SAT. PRCA's
... Read more use of technology allowed me to check his grades anytime at home. His experience in athletics developed him both physically and in character. He was well prepared for college. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/09/08
It isn't easy to compete with what the world is exposing us and our children to every day through the media, peer pressure, tv, music, entertainment. I appreciate how Pusch Ridge is challenging the social norms and expecting our kids to step up not only academically with the honors and AP courses but
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Posted by a parent on 01/07/08
My child is entering his junior year at PRCA. We have found the academics to be well above the Tucson public schools. PRCA kids can tell you where any country is in the world.The minor sports,cross country and track could use more attention but those sports are secondary to football, basketball and baseball
... Read more in public schools as well. Because PRCA children come from all over Tucson, it is difficult for some parents to be as involved as they would like but there are many parents that are able and do participate. Jesus is in every subject taught; that is why my son attends PRCA and caring teachers! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/12/07
My child has been taking honors courses and college prep AP courses which are available to the student who wants to be challenged. My child scores very high on standardized tests such as the PSAT which tells me the education stacks up quite well against the public sector. In fact, I feel that PRCA
... Read more overemphasizes academics and puts too much pressure on those kids who want to succeed. Still, my child's character development is very strong and I give a great deal of credit to the caring faculty and staff. It has been worth every penny to see my child grow in faith and personal integrity. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/12/07
As a student at this school, I personally do not think it is challenging enough. A lot of books, and technology is outdated. The sports arent very good either, and there are no extracurricular activites besides that. On the plus side most of the teachers are nice. Overal, the school isnt that amazing.
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Posted by a student on 04/29/07
I personally love this school. My mother also feels the same way.The acedemic courses are very good! If you want your child to get stronger in their walk with God then this is the right place for you!
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Posted by a student on 04/19/07
PRCA presents itself as college prepatory, but falls short. My child received little help preparing for college. There are a few teachers who do care. Administration is in denial about the problems in the student body. Parent involvement encouraged in sports/fundraising. Sports: not bad for a
... Read more 2A school. Especially if your daughter plays basketball. I feel we wasted years of tuition, and my child would have been better off at a public school with better academic & athletic offerings. Live & learn. Read less
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
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Tucson schools — Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is located at 9500 N Oracle Rd, Tucson AZ 85737. 9500 N Oracle Rd is in the 85737 ZIP code in Tucson, AZ Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels 6 - 12.
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