Last school year 2008-2009 was my son first year at National and he did a 200% turn around in academics. His 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Watson was the BEST!!!!!! If all schools had a teacher like her the school system would be a better learning environment for our children. I was reading below at the
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Posted by a parent on 08/24/09
My daughter is enrolled at this school as a new student in K5 for school year 2008-2009. So far, the teachers I have encountered are wonderful, especially Dr. Coleman in K5. The school's finance office is another story to be told. I have gotten to the point where I dread to even deal with them and
... Read more this shool year have barely begun. Whenever I go in there it seems like everybody is laughing and talking and not taking their jobs seriously. The staff is very unprofessional, nobody seems to know what's going on, incorrect information is posted in the office, but no one is correcting it or informing parents the information is incorrect. By reading the other parents reviews I know I am not alone. I feel as though if I am paying this high tution for private school, I should be receiving excellent customer service. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/06/08
I have always wanted my son to go to a christain school because I went to a christain school in my country.The first day I walked into national I knew I choose the right school.I felt at home, I could feel Gods present in the school, everybody were very friendly like family.yuo could feel God's presents
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Posted by a parent on 04/04/08
I transferred my 15 yr old daughter to NCA from Oxon Hill High School. As parent of teenage girl, I highly recommend this NCA because the school teaches God 1st, Family 2nd and then education. Before NCA, my daughter was influence, observing and initiating inappropriate contacts and behavior with other
... Read more students. Upon addressing her actions, her reply was everyone was doing out in the open - class room, hallways various courtyards. Encouraging education upon young minds is a very heavy task. Providing a moral and ethical school atmosphere is where NCA fills in the gap that a majority of public schools fear to tread due to government regulations, parental ignorance, fear of lawsuits and non-God fearing family. One clear example is the clothing being tolerated in students wearing to school. It's a place of learning not singles bar or club. NCA is concern w/ advance college goals instead of inappropriate fashion. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/13/07
national is great school because they teach you about god, education. I love national for their loving kindness. when was test 2 years ago I thought I day I will go to that school and it come true
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Posted by a former student on 06/05/07
My family selected National Christian Academy because of the quality of recognition given to the creator God through his Son Jesus. As such, students are required to study and learn about the values, characters and life-long patterns we are to follow as people. This message along with the highest quality
... Read more of instructional learning promotes success in all students during their formative years at NCA. Success acquired at NCA will carry over to adult life. NCA provides all the above and as parents, we are proud to have such a school to prepare our children for life. By: Don P. Demyers, Ph.D. Professor of Biology University of the District of Columbia Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/29/06
National Christian Academy motto is Preparing Students for Life, College and Eternity . NCA was founded in 1982 with a simple mission of winning all children to Christ and providing the best academic environment for children. Faculty and staff members love every student who attends NCA. Our faculty
... Read more and staff members are committed to meeting not only the academic needs of each child, but also meeting the spiritual and real life needs for the whole family. We have numerous students who have attended NCA their whole entire childhood from pre-k -12th grade. All of these students have either finished college or is now in college. With the use of the A Beka curriculum our students are challenged academically at an early age of three (3). Our phonics, math and bible programs are an excellent start to building a strong foundation of readers, thinkers and students who exemplify Christian character. As students progress through Middle school and High school they are challenged to excel academically, spiritually and in their extracurricular activities. Nearly 80% of our graduates attend a four-year college. NCA provides a safe and learning environment for all students. We are Preparing Students for Life, College and Eternity . Read less
Posted by a principal on 06/27/06
My child has been a student at NCA for 5.5 years, and the quality of education has consistently gone down. I am not at all pleased with the level of education received, the lack of professionalism from the school's staff, the lack of organization or the lack of funding allotted. Often, I feel as though
... Read more I am re-teaching and in some instances teaching my own child. I keep hearing that this teacher is highly capable, but she seems emotionally unstable, unorganized, extremely controlling, & not open to parental involvement. She, along with many other NCA staff members, just does not exhibit the level of professionalism I expect. In my opinion, NCA is just a baby step above public school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/06/06
I use to go to NCA. The students are out of control and the teachers can't control them. This school bathroom on the high school side are always nasty but the preschool side looks very nice I must say. If I was a parent take it from me NCA is not where it is at.
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Posted by a former student on 04/23/05
'Carnal eyes only see with negativity, while spiritual eyes see the positive.' I have grown up in NCA, and in all honesty, it has taught me Christian values in a Christian environment. I have a 3.8 average, and I am enrolled into an accredited universty. Do not believe all of the ratings that you
... Read more believe. National Christian Academy is a definate Christian environment, fueled by proper educational qualities, and the Spirit of God. If you need a 'quality' school for your child, send them to NCA. Read less
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Fort Washington schools — National Christian Academy is located at 6700 Bock Rd, Fort Washington MD 20744. 6700 Bock Rd is in the 20744 ZIP code in Fort Washington, MD National Christian Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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