CCA has provided an excellent education that not only challenges our two sons to be the best they are capable of being, but does so in a way in which they are learning that all of life id to glorify Christ. I am grateful for the emphasis the school places on having a personal relationship with Christ
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Posted by a parent on 08/21/07
We are truly blessed to have our two children enrolled at Calvary Christian Academy. The teaching and support staff are second to none. As a special education teacher who works in dozens of schools in Bucks County as a consultant, I know there is not another school/faculty that can hold a candle to this
... Read more place. My children are in a secure, loving environment where they are growing in their spirituality everyday. The teachers have consistent, positive teaching strategies in place which encourage responsible behavior and cooperation. We are beyond pleased with CCA and our girls will continue there through graduation. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/22/07
I find this school to be wonderful. The cirriculum follows along through the Bible, The chikdren learn so much, and there are plenty of extra curicular activities for the children.
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Posted by a parent on 02/11/06
Calvary is a good choice for parents who are interested in helping their children grow in the Lord, but education wise i would avoid it. I went to Calvary in 2002-2003 it was fun and the kids are nice. However i am a extremly good student and i was not challenged. One of my biggest personality flaws,
... Read more is when i am not challenged i lose interest and start to hate it. I switched to another public school and was a little bit behind in English and Science classes. I had to work hard to get caught up and i am glad i made up all the work before i went to college! Read less
Posted by a former student on 07/12/05
This is a great school for a child to thrive and learn in a Christian atmosphere.
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Posted by a parent on 04/25/05
This year is my children's 3 year at CCA. Calvary is a great school spiritually and show it in everything they do, including sports. The coaches uses sports as a ministry tool for others. They have great academics and they care about the child as a whole and not just the grades they produce. It would
... Read more be nice if they had more classes per grade to lower the student-teacher ratio. My kids enjoy school and they always say they feel safe going there. I think it is one of the few Christian private schools in the city of Philadelphia that has a good variety of sports programs. My children are in 6th and 7th grade and they already know they want to go to college. I don't think they would have thought that much about it in their previous school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/23/04
Due to marraige/relocation my children no longer attend this school. God should be part of their learning education which my children & I miss but continue ourselves through daily devotions, prayer & music. They do enjoy the after school activities at public that Calvary did not offer. I enjoy being
... Read more part of Home&School which Calvary did not offer. It allows me to be more connected to their day. I would not hesitate to re-enroll my children if we relocate back to the area. Teachers & staff are exceptional! The values taught are great. God Bless. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/23/04
The teachers and administrators of this school do their very best to meet the educational, spiritual, and emotonal needs of each child as an individual and beloved child of God. They really care about these students, not only their scores or how good they can make the school look which is unfortunately
... Read more the case in another Christian school that they had attended. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to have two of my children graduate from this school and go on to college and their future with confidence. I really do not believe that either of them would have gone on to college if they had not come to Calvary. This is a wonderful school where your child will be loved! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/23/04
Calvary Christian Academy for being a private school has too many children in the classrooms. I believe that in order for children to achieve the classromms must be smaller.
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Philadelphia schools — Calvary Christian Academy is located at 13500 Philmont Ave, Philadelphia PA 19116. 13500 Philmont Ave is in the Somerton neighborhood and 19116 ZIP code in Philadelphia, PA Calvary Christian Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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