The schools offers many programs...has some loving teachers...good Christain school. However, the schools lacks academic excellence. My children were not being challenged on an academic level. They were in honors classes at SFCA and when we transferred schools, my child was placed in regular classes
... Read more because they could not test high enough to get into the other schools honor classes. We enjoyed our time there but want our children to be able to get into a good college. Read less
Posted by a other on 08/16/09
SFCA is a wonderful school with great opportunities for the students. The teachers spend time getting to know the students, and helping them. My son just completed his freshman year. He absolutely thrived.
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Posted by a parent on 06/24/09
SFCA is an outstanding school if you are looking for a challenging program in a loving, Christian environment. Both of my children have attended since kindergarten and are actively involved in both the sports program and the arts. The teachers and coaches invest so much of their time in the lives of
... Read more my kids. The staff and administration are highly qualified individuals who have a passion for not only educating kids academically, but socially and spiritually. The recent addition of their state of the art gym facility and academic building have truly enhanced the program and are exciting to see as a parent. My kids will definitely be graduating from this program. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/05/09
We just moved to Florida and enrolled our children at SFCA. I can't say enough about how nice and caring the teachers and staff seem to be. They truly are concerned about the success of each child there and offer extra time and assistance if needed. As a teacher myself, I was personally impressed
... Read more with the rigorous curriculum. After researching many schools locally, SFCA was ahead academically compared to a number of public, charter and other private schools we looked at. The school has a great atmosphere and the fact that they teach about the Bible is just as important to us as anything else. The children are taught to be nice to one another, and respect other people. They have a growing sports program and an outstanding fine arts program! We are so happy to have found SFCA! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/17/09
The school needs to improve the academic program, it is lacking in many areas. It is not much of a 'College Prep' school based on my child's classes. Our family is disappointed in the education and will look into other schools in the area for next school year.
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Posted by a parent on 10/29/08
I currently have four students in SFCA and I cannot imagine them being in a better place. They put spiritual growth first (and for that I am extremely grateful). They have an extremely strong academic program, and they have an incredible fine arts program. It is great to be an SFCA King!
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Posted by a parent on 10/21/08
It has been my privilege to teach at SFCA for several years and I have never worked with a finer staff or student body. There is a genuine care and concern academically and spiritually for every child and a desire to honor Christ in all that's done.
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Posted by a teacher on 10/16/08
I am very excited and honored to be a part of SFCA. The school is definitely working every day to fulfill its mission statement: 'As a ministry of McGregor Baptist Church, Southwest Florida Christian Academy will partner with Christian parents in providing their children with a distinctively biblical
... Read more and academically excellent education that will equip students to be godly leaders and to successfully engage the culture for Christ.' Read less
Posted by a teacher on 10/08/08
SFCA has a very strong academic program at all levels. I have two girls, one in elementary and one in middle school. They are both very well adjusted and love the school as well as the extra curricular activities. The entire staff is both friendly and very well qualified to be there. The principal
... Read more and vice principals are solid leaders and the school is run very efficiently. The students and parents alike all know the teachers and support staff are there because they love what they are doing and it shows in the daily activities. The entire school is Christ centered and we just love it! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/08/08
My daughter attended SFCA from kindergarten through 12th grade. She is now in her first year of college and is thriving! She was very well prepared academically for the demands. She also had a great experience with the teachers who developed her love for learning (especially science!) She also grew
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