Before my toddler attended BCA she was barely speaking. Going into her second year, not only is she speaking clearly but speaking in spanish as well. There is no 'perfect' place on this earth. There are some issues with teacher turn over but I found, by asking, that those decision are not administrative
... Read more acts. Teachers come and go as, they feel. Building grounds have not been an issue for us. When we have had a concern we address it and wait for follow-up. My daughter love her teacher and her classmates. We are very pleased with her growth mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. We continue to pray for God's best for BCA. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/06/09
Well, Well, Well. What can you say about Blaire except that my husband and I found it be a big disappointment for our son. The administrators were horrible this pass school year unless you were thier favorites (attend their church). My son's teacher was excellent, that's the only positive thing
... Read more we can say at this point. I wish Blair the best and hope parents do their research before choosing this school. If you can speak with the administrators, what good is it. Shame on them. Maybe I should have contacted 'Shame on you'. Dissapointment parents who spend too much money this school year for thier nosense. Our son is moving on and I hope a lot of other parents follow suit. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/14/09
I wonder about a school that is always fund raising and there are no details as to how the money will benefit the school. Also, when you owe the school money they hound you over every penny. However, when they owe you money they avoid you and try to find reason's to keep it. This school is not worth
... Read more the money or aggravation. Also, check their curriculum and compare it to the school board standards. They are not as academically sound as they think. Read less
Posted by a other on 06/30/09
Who came up with the idea to treat parents like they don't matter when they pay the tuition that is needed to keep their business going. The teachers are dedicated and some of the administration can be pleasant at times but they have their favorites. The curriculum is so so and you may find a Charter
... Read more School or Public that is more academically sound. We pray that the school realizes that they need ti improve on their public relations, academics and facilities. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/30/09
I believe every child is different. My two boys have excelled at this school. They are both still in Pre-K and their teachers are wonderful, caring individuals. Yes the tuition is pricey and so are the 'fees' but I must say this sacrifice is paying off. My kids know Spanish, can recite scriptures,
... Read more and their handwriting I think is amazingly for their age. It does help when the parents work with their children prior to and during their time here. The learning does not end in school. Taking the time to review what was taught that day helps to reinforce their knowledge. Now, there are some things that bother me from time to time but what place doesn't. You just have to look at the Pros and Cons and decide what is best for your child. Overall, I am very pleased with the school, their curriculum and the staff. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/14/09
If I knew in the beginning what I know now about Blair, my son would have never gone here. The teacher was great but that's about it. They nickle and dime you for everything like they want you to pay their bills. I think the tuition is high as it is. Some of the staff attitutes is terrible; not the
... Read more way to be if your working for the lord. My child will not be back, shame on them. A Very Dissapointed parent Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/05/09
Blair was so wrong for my son. When we went to visit the school I was very impressed until he got in the first grade. He could hardly read and he was very behind in Math. There were a number of days the heat did not work or all of the children did not eat the same lunch because they ran out. I pulled
... Read more him out in the middle of the school year. That was the best thing I could have ever did. He is doing amazing in a new Christian School. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/06/08
I would not recommend Blair to any family. The cons definitely outway the pros. As a private school, the curriculum and the programs are inadequate. When I removed my child from Blair, there was much catching up to do. When I tried to address these issues with the administration including the facilities,
... Read more heat issues, and cleaning issues. These concerns were never addressed. After multiple Go to the facility unannounced, you never know what you may find. There may be leaking ceilings or no heat. There has been one time too may seeing the students trying to work in their coats. This is a private school. With paying this kind of tuition, I expect to get what I am paying for. Do your homework. Don't be fooled by the name of the school. I encourage you to look at other school to see what a private school should offer. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/07/08
I attended blair four years ago and I was not parpared for college at all. I had to take basic mat and english classes because my SAT's score were too low. While at blair i didnt have a real science lab experiment so my freshman year I was in for a shock I had four history teachers in four years. My
... Read more younger sister was going to go to blair but my parents have decided not to send her there which is a wise decision. The school needs a new principal with good leadership skills and stop hiring just anyone to teach at Blair. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/15/07
When my children's school closed four years ago, my husband and I thought we'd never find another Christian School that would meet the children's academic and spiritual needs. We visited two other schools and as soon as we opened the doors to Blair Christian Academy, we knew that we had found the school
... Read more that we were searching for. The staff really cares for the child as a whole, physically, academically, and spiritually. You really are treated like 'family'. The curriculum is challenging and the benefits of such have been rewarding. I am constantly asked 'Where do your children attend school'? Hats off to the staff and administrators of Blair Christian Academy for providing a safe and caring environment that the students can truly call 'home'. Read less
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Philadelphia schools — Blair Christian Academy is located at 220 W Upsal St, Philadelphia PA 19119. 220 W Upsal St is in the Germantown neighborhood and 19119 ZIP code in Philadelphia, PA Blair Christian Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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