i go to HCA im in the 7th grade and the school is strict but it is preparing me for things later in life such as high schoool and college. and im getting good grades i love HCA and if you are putting youre kid there they will have lots of friends ive been ther since third grade and i can say the teachers
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Posted by a student on 11/26/08
I am very grateful that I found HCA for my daughter. In my previous school, teachers were somewhat negative, and didn't offer solutions. From the start, the teachers and principal at Homewood worked with my daughter and helped her to achieve not only academically, but also spiritually. The school
... Read more is academically sound with lots of electives for the children. The chapels and praise dance are the best around. The atmosphere is positive, and the discipline is strong. Children are expected to follow the rules, but the teachers lovingly correct them. My only disappointment is that although I have volunteered at the school on several occasions, hardly any other parents volunteer. Few parents are involved. That is the only change I would suggest. I recommend this school to any parent who wants their child to receive a great Christian education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/25/07
My daughter has attended HCA since kindergarten, and overall I am very pleased. She has enjoyed her time there. However, when she first attended HCA, the school spirit was at such an all time high, and students were supportive of all grades and each other no matter what. I watched that spirit being
... Read more slowly taken away,with sayings like okay, okay, that's enough, or please applaude when all have gone forth etc. This was a big disappointment to my child and the school spirit has not been the same since, as teachers and staff have preached constantly the need for silence. My other concern is that there are not a lot of choices where sports are concerned. I wish they would add track or some others to help in this area. The education is great, are they exceeding public school children, I'm not so sure. The staff is great however! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/19/07
This is my daughter's third year attending the school and I love it. The school is small and intimate. The teachers and staff love the Lord and from my observation they practice what they preach. My daughter loves to go to school and she loves the staff and students. The school has a liturgical dance
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Posted by a parent on 02/23/07
Great School! I loved it. I just graduated from there in 2005.
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I think it really is a great school with a wonderful Christian environment. I agree with the parent who wrote about the K-4 program, but I think this year (2004-2005) is a lot better academically. Ms Swartwood & Mrs Alexander are great teachers - the children love them. However, the parents should
... Read more take a more active roll in what they would like to see. Instead of sitting back and doing/saying nothing or only communicating among one another - they should give suggestions. Ms Swartwood and Mrs Alexander are always open to hear comments and work with the parents to help educate our children. As far as the emphasis on Christ and the Bible...I love it. That's the whole purpose of choosing a Christian school over any other type of school. I want my children to know Christ first...everything else will fall in place. Matthew 6:33 Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/12/04
My child attended this school during the 2003-04 school year. The Pre-K program. The progam was brand new this year and it took the school a while to work out the problems. Overall the program was good. The teacher Ms. Swartwood was very patient and my child really enjoyed her. Unfortunately, I think
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Homewood schools — Homewood Community Academy is located at 18620 S Kedzie Ave, Homewood IL 60430. 18620 S Kedzie Ave is in the 60430 ZIP code in Homewood, IL Homewood Community Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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