Don't know how the previous posted review ever happened but our experience has been fabulous. Have seen our two children grow tremendously, both spiritually and academically in elementary and middle school. The best value around!
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Posted by a parent on 07/19/09
I took my kids out of this school after 1 1/2 years. The education was terrible and the 'christian' part was worse. They need to practice what they preach. They have a new principal so maybe they can change direction. If you value a good education, so they are prepared for life and college, please
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Posted by a parent on 05/21/09
This school has been a tremendous blessing to my family. My children have learned more here than any where they have been. The spiritual guidance and love shown to my kids echos that of Christ himself. This ministry is a light in the Cumming community and has helped so many in need with it's dedication
... Read more to serving as Christ came to do. The teachers are loving encouraging leaders. They truly care deeply about my children and family. They have gone above and beyond what I have expected from them. They continue to inspire my kids. They make learning fun and exciting. My children love school. I highly reccomend you research this ministry also look into the Georgia student scholarship Tax credit it has helped pay my childs tuition for the year. The admissions department can direct you to people that can help you through this process it is well worth it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/23/09
We love HCA. I took my children out of FC public schools because of class size. They weren't being challenged academically and I wanted a smaller teacher ratio. HCA has been wonderful. They take the time to work with individual students and push them forward.
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Posted by a parent on 03/12/09
HCA has been amazing for my children! I have a child in elementary and a child in high school level at HCA. My youngest has been allowed academically to work at a higher level than average for her grade while maintaining normal social development for her age. My oldest is in his second year and is growing
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Posted by a parent on 10/05/07
Very poor academically. Many of the teachers are not in their area of knowledge and education. When our children transferred to public school, they were behind and found the public school environment to be much more challenging academically. HCA may become a viable school but we simply would not reccomend
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Posted by a parent on 09/28/07
We LOVE HCA! It has been a tremendous blessing to us and our daugheter. She is now in 2nd grade and started there in kindergarten. The teachers are incredibly loving and supportive. The best part, I feel, is that they truly make the learning experience a fun one...where the children WANT to learn.
... Read more The school on a whole ranks high in their academics, based on national test scores. They are well developed programs for the students also in Spanish, Art, Music, P.E., Computer Technology, Chapel, and Library time. I recommend this school to everyone I know and meet. Check us out! You will be impressed. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/05/06
This school has been a great experience for my daughters. We came to Horizon in 2004 when my oldest was entering the 7th grade. We have had children in the Elementary, Middle and now High School grades. We have been extremely pleased with all aspects of the school. Academically, we feel our children
... Read more are challenged and yet allowed to learn on their own levels. Each child is worked with individually to develop that student into the best student that he or she can be. The school also focuses on the Spiritual well being of its students and encourages community involment. The sports programs for us are adequate and keep our girls active. As with any school, parental involvement is encouraged and typically parents stay active in the school as well. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/05/06
My daughter is in 1st grade at HCA and so far we have been very pleased. Although sometimes the environment is a little strict, positive reinforcement is always encouraged. Academics are well above average and class size is small. My daughter has 11 students in her class.
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Cumming schools — Horizon Christain Academy is located at 2160 Freedom Pky, Cumming GA 30041. 2160 Freedom Pky is in the 30041 ZIP code in Cumming, GA Horizon Christain Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 12.
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