FCA has been through many changes over the last couple of years (growing pains). This said, the teachers and the church elders have remained to support their students and one of their most adored teachers will be a great principal/counselor for this aspiring school. The students have respect and love
... Read more for their teachers. The teachers have worked hard to implement the best curriculum for their students which has pushed the students past public school test scores. The 'arts' have been a wonderful asset to the school, the music and dance teachers are talented and put on quite the show. If your thinking about FCA, I suggest that you talk to Ms. Cantrell (K teacher), who has been there the longest and can tell you first hand of the growth of the school and why being at FCA is so important to her to which has made her another beloved teacher. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/15/09
My experiences with the academy thus far have been wonderful. I am pleased with the passion the teachers and Mr. Ross have for the school. My daughter is a happy and proud student who takes comfort in knowing that she can openly discuss and turn to her faith while at school. I hope to see the
... Read more school embrace a bit more creativity w/in the classroom (not just in electives) and I would also like to see the Academy/Preschool classrooms be seperate from Sunday School rooms. These, however, are just minor issues when considering how great the strengths of this school are. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/20/09
Mr. Ross has certainly made a huge improvement in the quality of this school. I give him a 100% rating in his fair, but swift & strict disciplinary actions.
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Posted by a parent on 01/10/09
My child has attended FCA for five years. I have met parents of several former students who transitioned to public schools (for financial reasons) and all but one said their child was ahead of those kids when they started. The other child had a learning difference and was struggling in public school
... Read more as well. I'm very happy with FCA. I send my child there to reinforce eternal lessons that I cannot trust the public schools to teach. Of course he learns all of the required subjects as well. With smaller class size, great teachers and a committed principal and staff, this school has been a wonderful experience. And the new high school will make a transition unneeded. I'm sorry one parent was unhappy with their experience. The issues they raised are found elsewhere too. The good of this school far outweighs any negative I can think of! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/04/08
Both of my children go to FCA; one has been there for 6 years now, the other 2 years. Both love it and have grown in their knowledge/love of Christ and that is so worth everything. I had a hard time when my youngest was in Kindergarten, deciding if private school was the right way to go. One day after
... Read more school his teacher came out to the car and told me that my son had asked the class to pray for his Aunt (she was suffering w/ cancer) and she wanted me to know that they would keep her in their prayers...that was when I knew we were exactly where we needed to be! Educationally, there have been challenges for us w/ my oldest because he is smarter than the average bear. We are trying to help him in this area. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/16/07
My child has grown both spiritually and academically through the guidance of the professional educators at this school. I am looking forward to this upcoming year - to see the new and exciting changes coming.
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Posted by a parent on 09/03/07
I agree with all. THe negative comments are before the new principal Mr. Ross came to the school. Mr. Ross is young and has children of his own. His visions are grand and he puts forth 100%. His teachers have been revived by his new ways. He lets them strive, he doesn't let them get snuffed out.
... Read more The children have an awesome time at worship, the curriculum has been improved (Mr. Ross' specialty) and the children are disciplined yet loved and respected. From a parent who did not have a child in 3rd grade at last year, the 3rd grade put on a marvelous program where children dressed as their favorite historical person while speaking of their character as if you were in a faux-wax museum. They also have a new secretary and new plans have been implemented to make it easier on families. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/20/07
I seriously beg to differ with some of the comments made. The teacher to student ratio is much better at this school than you would find at a public school. The lack of availability of foreign language is due to the fact that nobody wants to be a foreign language teacher anymore. Yes, there is only
... Read more one teacher per grade level (I must remind you that there are two 1st grade teachers), but that does not prevent the teachers from creating a challenging classroom environment. This school more than prepares its students for a public school transition. Each of the students are performing at a level that is much higher than the state requires. This is also the only private school in the area that requires its teachers to be state certified. If you take the time to do your research, you will find that this is an exceptional school. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 04/24/07
My daughter is a student at the Academy in Kindergarten, we are very pleased with the teachers so far. My daughter has learned so much already and she just loves it. I look forward to more years to come with my daughter going to the Academy.
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Kernersville schools — First Christian Academy is located at 1130 N Main St, Kernersville NC 27284. 1130 N Main St is in the 27284 ZIP code in Kernersville, NC First Christian Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 9.
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