Our 8 yr. old daughter attends FW and we love the learning environment thy are offering. Yes, parent involvement is something that is softly pushed, but not required. We as parents WANT to be involved with our child, but we don't sign on to help with everything. What she is getting academically in
... Read more the 3 rd grade is leaps beyond Public school levels. She hasn't yet, but once she moves into middle school/high school grades there are plenty of extracurricular activities available. We selected FW for not only the academics, but for the biblical studies as well. The teachers have all been very GODLY in their ways and helpful with guiding our daughter down life's path. We look forward to sending her to college, confident she'll do very well. Given the background she received from FWA! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/21/08
I'm a parent of FWA students. I came across this website and I'm enjoying reading the reviews. However, I am very surprised with the review that reads 'parent involvement seems to be available only if you are willing to donate money to the school'. My family's been at FWA for 9 years. I've never felt
... Read more pressure to donate or that my level of involvement in the school is or would ever be limited to my level of donation. In another review it was states that the schools views of non-Christians is quite severe as stated in the 'Statement of Faith'. I went online to read it and; respectfully, I don't see what that individual is talking about. I appreciate the comments of others, I just don't find that they are consistent with my family's experience at all. We've found FW to be a wonderful learning and growing, family-focused environment! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/12/08
My husband and I have found FWA to have cultivated an incredible balance of meeting students academic/spiritual/athletic/social needs. Educating the 'whole child', if you will. We have an elementary and secondary student. Our children are definitely being challenged academically. More importantly, they
... Read more are being challenged to live out the school's motto 'Excellence Without Compromise'. Whether the issue is academic/social/spiritual, or otherwise, they are challenged to live their lives in excellence, never compromising their very best. I can't justly communicate how much that message has impacted my daughters. To watch your children literally pause as they make decisions to evaluate if it is a 'wise and excellent' choice is a joy beyond measure. Also, myself and my husband are both licensed pastors. We've found the teachings to be Biblically balanced and applicable. Our kids have learned by experience that God can, and should, be a part of every part of their lives. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/04/07
Faith West is the only school my daughter has attended (K4-8th so far). She is consistently on the honor roll and is in all AP classes available to her. She passed the college SAT while in the 7th grade (Duke University TIP Program). I don't think this would have happened in our local district. Most
... Read more of the students who graduated last year had at least a partial scholarship and some a 'full ride'. There are plenty of extracurricular activities available. The sports teams are awesome and many go on to state competition. The band has been skimpy for a couple years but that program now has a very competent director with a vision. Parents are welcomed, and encouraged, to become involved in school activities/programs. My husband and I feel our daughter is getting an excellent education from caring, Godly teachers. Gotta love it when a bible is listed under school supplies. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/23/07
After being overseas for 6 years we put both our children in Faith West - it was the best decision we could have made. Even though the physical facilities are not nearly as impressive as those at KISD, (which has nearly taxed the area to death building huge new schools) this place is a perfect example
... Read more of why what is important in a school is what goes on inside the buildings, not how much money/stuff a district has. This is an excellent school with great teachers who teach for the love of the job/students with the full support of the administration/parents in a disciplined yet loving environment. Reminds one of what public schools were 30 plus years ago before they became politically correct. Finally, for private education the fees are not over the top due to a very active parent group that puts in a lot of volunteer hours. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/06/07
Our children have been at FWA for seven years. We are extremely pleased with the teachers and the curriculum. It is a safe and warm environment for the students. To us it's just normal, but when I speak with friends and neighbors about their schools, I am reminded that our children's learning experience
... Read more and environment are really something very different and special. Respectfully I disagree with another posting suggesting that music, arts, and extracurriculars are limited. Go visit the campus and find out first hand all the activities they have to offer! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/08/06
My son just graduated from FWA and 100% of his class is going to a higher learning college or university. My youngest son went there, chose to go to a Katy Public school for a semester and chose to go back to FWA. The teachers are a little strict, but the parents and students are awesome. Coaches are
... Read more great, many of which played for MBA or NFL etc. and chose to teach and help add to the lives of the students. Because of the small size, the students have lots of opportunity to get involved with comedy clubs, atheletics, drama, art, radio, youth leadership, music, etc. I was a teacher in Cy-Fair and Spring Branch and would rate this school very highly. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/06/06
My daughter graduated 2 years ago and is now attending Texas State Univeristy. She was very vell prepeared for college and is now on the deans list at Texas State. She was never in any AP courses and was an average student at Faith West. Faith West gave her the discipline and self confidence to be successful
... Read more in any endeavors. I also have a 8th grade student at Faith West. He is in all AP classes and is very challenged academically as well in sports. I also like the spiritual emphasis at the school. All the teachers are very Godly and truly care for the students there. The whole school is a great community and it feels like a great family. A+ Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/18/05
Faith West Academy has been wonderful for our 5 yr. old daughter. She has attended FWA since she was 4. She is now starting Kindergarten. This school teaches children in a Christian environment and also teaches children to respect adults. The teachers at FWA are truly wonderful and our daughter has
... Read more flourished. It is worth the financial sacrifice to send her to this school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/28/05
I feel thier curriculum is pretty good and ahead of public schools. They need better music and art programs however as well as more extra curricular activities. Parent involvement seems to be available only if you are willing to donate money to the school which seems unfair and the school itself seems
... Read more to be out of touch with the real world that studens must live in. Read less
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Katy schools — Faith West Academy is located at 2225 Porter Rd, Katy TX 77493. 2225 Porter Rd is in the 77493 ZIP code in Katy, TX Faith West Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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