Landis Elementary School

China Grove Elementary has a long ways to go to reach a satisfactory level of quality education. This school has several teachers who have left to teach at other schools due to the lack of support from their administrators.Many students are often passed along despite not passing state test which I truly feel is due to the severe overcrowding and poor curriculum. My kids weekends pulled from this school to attend a school in a neighboring city because you can’t put a price on education. There’s a lack of cultural diversity awareness, students complete more course work on tablets compared to worksheets which didn’t seem like an issue initially until my 5th grader couldn’t write in complete sentences because he was so used to selecting A,B,C,D options on a tablet. The area is growing and I STRONGLY suggest looking at other schools in the surrounding areas before sending your kids here. My 3rd grader had a classroom of 25+ to 1 teacher and pretty much the entire class of students failed their EOGs that’s way too many kids trying to learn in one classroom. Also there’s been a few racial comments made towards my kids by other students that were discussed with the principal. If you must send your kids here be mindful of everything.

We have been with NKCA for 3 years. My son will finish the 4 year program this year and having been involved with another area preschool, I see some true differences. The preschool uses A Beka, Biblically based, hands-on learning materials and experiences to reinforce learning throughout each of the classes. As a 4 year old, my son participates in chapel, creative movement and computer, recites Bible verses each week, is working on sight words and basic reading, and knows number concepts and how to apply them in basic math. He has learned how to work in small groups, how to interact responsibly and appropriately with his peers, and how to respect classroom rules, all skills necessary for the coming years. The kids are nurtured and encouraged by experienced, loving teachers who work with them and the parents throughout their time at the preschool to best prepare them for Kindergarten and the world beyond their doors. We have been so pleased that my daughter will begin the 2 year program in the fall and I know that my son has been given every opportunity to grow his curious mind and loving heart. Should you choose to enroll at NKCA, this is not a decision you will regret!