Upland Christian Academy

3 kids at UCA over 8 years starting in Kindergarten.Competitive school academically,spiritually strong,inviting environment.Fantastic teachers have been there a long time,awesome K-8 principal&rightly motivated superintendent,small class size,pristine campus.LOVE HAVING ALL 3 ON 1 CAMPUS!Easy but more importantly,my kids delight in catching glimpses of eachother most days&each of their friends get to know their siblings so eases transitions as they move up grades.Makes for a WONDERFUL FAMILY ATMOSPHERE!Also,siblings share school pride&some school experiences.Oldest daughter finishing JH.JUNIOR HIGH IS A GEM AT THIS SCHOOL!She is heading into 8th with no major drama yet!Smaller environment helps but teachers are wonderful Christian role models &their who kids look up to hence the reason we pay for a school that shares our values.Teachers get to know your child so well as evidenced at conferences &awards ceremonies where teachers share kids' special attributes observed.Parents friendly&can be involved as much as they want to be.Blessed to have the opportunity for our kids to attend UCA&look forward to High School as many graduating got scholarships!FYI-My 3 kids give UCA 5 stars too!
--Submitted by a parent

My son has been at UCA since preschool. The teachers are amazing. I thought I would send him to public for High School but could not do it. The High School teachers are even more amazing! The male teachers have been such positive role models for my son. They have helped him get through the tough teen years and helped him become the respectful young man that he is.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is a junior at UCA (there for 11 years). I've also put 1 child through 13 years of Alta Loma schools. People always ask is, "Is it worth the money?" YES!! I would eat Ramen to keep my child at UCA. My child, a junior taking 8 advanced classes is a smart kid but still works hard to get good grades. I know she is well-prepared for college and being challenged. It is not just academics that makes me love this school. As a parent I appreciate the environment and the support. The staff cares that my child becomes a positive, well-rounded, confident, person of character in society. The teachers are dynamic and creative, and the staff builds the kids up academically and spiritually. My daughter, despite not being a club level athlete, has had the fun of participating in sports because the programs are open to athletes of all skill levels. The public schools can't get rid of bad teachers. My oldest had more bad than good in Alta Loma. At UCA the teachers are oustanding. My daughter loves her high school teachers, even with challenging classes. My granddaughter is in Kindergarten there now, and I couldn't be happier!
--Submitted by a parent

I think this school is great! This is our first year I have a kinder and a 5th grader. My oldest made friends right away and is adjusting to a new school quite well. I don't know what the others were saying about kids and adults being "clicked Up)I'm new to this school and have found no trouble getting involved or making new friends. Networking is the only way you will get to know anyone:) The only reason I did not put 5 stars is because there is always room for improvement!Oh and the new campus is beautiful and they are planning to add more classrooms for the 2011-2012 school year.Hope this helps in your search for a school. God Bless
--Submitted by a parent

I have been associated with them for ten years - wonderful!
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I am a student at Upland Christian High School and I have been there since preschool. All of my teachers throughout my years there have all been wonderful to me and have helped me to further my relationship with God and to open up more to those around me. All of my teachers have been devoted to me and my fellow students in helping us succeed in our academic careers and in making the right choices in life according to a Christian view. The teachers in high school have had an amazing impact on me through their personal lives and their work lives. As for the high school principal, she is doing a wonderful job at knowing the teachers and students. I am proud to say that in going to Upland Christian School that I have really opened myself up to God and what His will is for me.
--Submitted by a student

The academics are pretty good, but I'm not sure that it's worth the money overall.
--Submitted by a parent

UCS rates below average in many areas. First, it is not a Christ center school as it claims to be. The teachers and parents form their own little circles. They display favortism toward certain group of parents and children. Second, many teachers are not devoted. They leave right after the children are dismissed. If you want to discuss your children's progress after school, They are usually not there. Third, besides phonics, most of the academic areas are poor. My son can barely write a decent paragraph in third grade. And the text books are out dated. Fourth, the principal is not involved with the children's learning. It seems like he/she is more concerned with fund raising. Overall, I am very disappointed with UCS.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been going to this school for two years and I am very happy with this school. I love that they get wonderful PE and I love that they pray everyday.
--Submitted by a student

Child has attended for two years, teachers we have encountered seems very eager to teach and students loving to learn. Most teachers seem to enjoy parent involvement. Would like to see more activites planned for students and parents to become better acquainted with the school needs.
--Submitted by a parent