Harrells is a great school. The atmosphere is like a big family. The kids feel safe and are treated with respect by safe. The educational standards are high.
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Posted by a parent on 03/26/09
I attended harrells christian academy for my entire school career k-12. I loved it very much and i know i would not be where i am today without it. The people there just care about the students so much it just creates a very safe enviroment. It is the best school in the area.
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Posted by a student on 11/16/08
I have attended HCA my entire life. yes, there are aspects of school that from a student's view need to be improved, but most who attend HCA don't realize how great they have it. The faculty, though everchanging, is always willing to go above and beyond what it necessary to teach you the material and
... Read more make sure you are comfortable applying it in class. I could go on and on about the pluses and minuses, but mainly I want you to understand that reviews submitted by students are going to be slanted, as was the two-star rating posted about HCA earlier. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/17/08
I go there and I love it. I first went to public school and haed it. But now that i am at HCA i am happy. We have a great family atmosphre.
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Posted by a student on 12/29/07
In my opinion, HCA feels like a prison. Not all but most teachers, have a bad attitude. Most act like they hate their jobs. Students are given no freedom and are never given praise for good deeds. As a result, student morale is very low.
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Posted by a former student on 10/04/07
I am a student of harrells christian academy. It rocks! Parents, this school is great for your children. Who ever has given this school a 2 star rating, you have never actually been going to this school for 7 full years like I have and you know Im right. We have PE, Bible, Art, Sports, and much, much
... Read more more activity to do hear at HCA! We have devotion and prayer every morning before We start our work. Great school!!! Read less
Posted by a student on 10/04/07
I used to attend HCA, but as a whole the school is not ever a place I would send my child. The atmosphere is so stressful, that it makes it impossible to enjoy. Cretivity is squashed, and the rules are unbearable.
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Posted by a student on 07/17/07
Harrells Christian Academy is an example of how a K-12 school should be. The school has a true family atmosphere. It is so nice to see seniors interacting with 1st and 2nd graders. The students and teachers really care about each other. Even though the academics are challenging, the success rate
... Read more of students is high. I think this comes from the high expectations of the teaching staff and the involvement of the parents with the education process. As a parent of a child that plays three sports, I find the program to be great. The facilities and teams are always improving. We have great fan support. Being a christian school, HCA tries to encourage students to live the christian life by loving others not by judging them. It is a wonderful and safe place for kids. Come by and visit. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/02/05
I'm a student at HCA. I think Harrells is a wonderful school. Although some think that private school is a way to get away from the problems and difficulties at public it is not. You have the same children that get into as much trouble. The children are under christian influence but, teens do not always
... Read more do what they are told. So, in conclusion if you are looking for a better education than public school I say go to Harrells but, if you are looking for a better enviorment, ALL scools are alike in that matter! Read less
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Harrells schools — Harrells Christian Academy is located at 360 Tomahawk Hwy, Harrells NC 28444. 360 Tomahawk Hwy is in the 28444 ZIP code in Harrells, NC Harrells Christian Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 12.
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