South Merrimack Christian Academy

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10 reviews
Grades
PK-12
Students
141
Type
Private

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I started my twins out in preschool and it was a great experience in this dept. however once we entered kindergarten it was apparent that the "rewards" (candy, candy, candy) were the main focus and not teaching any coping social/emotional regulation, blaming and shaming in front of other classmates, and more focus on memorizing a bible verse than meeting each child where they are at in learning. We decided to stay as the twins wanted to try another year. Not the same. The original administrator we started with left. looking back at our experience this past year I can see why. The school is run primarily by the church that seems to be in a constant financial crisis ever since old admin left and the antiquated system that is in place needs a total rehaul. We were sad to leave preschool, but the kids are so much happier now. Their father works for an anesthesia service for large hospitals in MA and children were telling my twins that "people who wear masks all day die" (during covid global pandemic when he is in the ER/ICU intubating covid+ patients)- this was allowed in a supposed "christian school"? I can tell of countless times my girls were bullied and every time we questioned it we were met with, "oh kids will be kids". No, these kids are bullies in the making with no accountability, and no system in place at school to deal with it. I was a volunteer for 2 years. I saw first hand what goes on inside. Its more of a school for the people who attend the church it is affiliated with, but their congregation has declined with changes there in personnel as well.DO YOUR HOMEWORK WITH THIS ONE.
Posted by a parent on 5/11/2021
I had my girls @ SMCA for 2 years and couldn't be happier. They give the students all and extra support they need.
Posted by a parent on 7/29/2020
During this year there were many circumstances that affected the community of SMCA. But with God at the center of everything they did, they made it through the year and even got to have a graduation for the seniors. Covid-19 threw a monkey wrench in the works, but school leadership gave the year to God and trusted Him to help us make it to the end. The love that teachers have for the students shows in everything they did and were willing to do. I can’t imagine a better place to go to school!
Posted by a teacher on 7/6/2020
As a teacher I think the schools goal is to point the students to the Lord at all times. And what better place to see His will for your life then from HIs word. (the Bible)
Posted by a teacher on 7/6/2020
This is very sad, the school structure has completely dissipated over this past year. Over half of the staff quit and over half of the students left when the principal of 18 years was forced out simply because he did not want to attend the church of the deacons(who don’t even send their children to South Merrimack Christian Academy)
Posted by a community member on 12/24/2019
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Merrimack schools - South Merrimack Christian Academy is located at 517 BOSTON POST RD, Merrimack NH 30544. South Merrimack Christian Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels PK-12.