Grace Academy
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2 reviews
Grades
K-12
K-12
Type
Private
Private
185 South Trade Street
Matthews, NC 28105
Matthews, NC 28105
Community Reviews
Read what parents are saying about Grace AcademyUnfortunately the administration has a different view of Christian behavior than most would agree with. They can be very unforgiving, judgmental, condemning and show favoritism. Students are demeaned and disrespected frequently. Extracurricular opportunities are extremely limited. Parents are discouraged from participating. It is a very close-minded and backward looking school.
Posted by a parent on 4/26/2021Grace Academy is a small private school that, considering it's size, has a lot to offer: Amazing student/teacher ratio, warm family environment, small classes, caring teachers who know each student, administration who truly care about the students, very flexible college-like class schedule, enough sports for a child to find something to enjoy (and meet other students), performance arts, creative art classes, a chance for every student to feel noticed, and valued for who they are. At Grace, you will find students from many different backgrounds, but what they all have in common is a strong focus on education plus their shared faith. There is no "slippage" at this school. The school day is condensed into what would be considered half days at other schools. There are no Friday classes. It may be important to note that this school expects very good behavior from their students, after all it's a small school and nothing goes unnoticed. But if your children can stand up to that challenge (it's expected in the real working world anyway) you and they'll be happy. Our family feels very comfortable here and our children have thrived at Grace Academy.
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