Faith Academy

My son graduated from Faith Prep last year and is now attending a university. My daughter still attends and is thriving there. They do have music, art and computer classes weekly so I do not know why previous ratings say different. Also parental involvement is encouraged. They hold monthly PTA meetings and would love parents to help out as much as possible. Curriculum is excellent, years above public school. My son is thankful that he got his education there because he is thriving in college because of his strong educational base and is getting mostly A's, lowest is B,s.The school is very affordable and is worth every penny.
--Submitted by a parent

As a student, I can say that this is a good school. A great place to go to school in a great christian community. Some say that they don't focus on academics enough...Well, i can flat-out tell you that they are wrong.. Two of the four current high school teachers studied at ivy-league schools: (Dartmouth, Rutgers). The other two went to top-notch state universities..(NYU, WSCU).. Im not saying that this makes you a good teacher but I just wanted to get this out there for those who read the previous ratings. In summary, don't be prejudiced by the other ratings.

As a parent of 2 students, I can truly say that attending Faith Academy/Faith Preparatory school has been a life changing experience. Both of my children are reaching their full potential - academically, socially and spiritually. Their teachers and classmates have been by and large loving, kind and nurturing. Although they are not there yet, I look forward to my children attending the high school. The program and teachers seem top notch. Faith is a fantastic value as well, compared to other private schools in the area. I have also met some wonderful families at this school that are also having an extremely positive experience. I wish Faith many years of success. Keep up the good work!
--Submitted by a parent

This is a family-run organization with no non-family Board of Directors and is not accredited. Pastor's mother-in-law is the principal and doesn't hold any degrees or certifications. It is a horrible school for kids academically. Many teachers don't have bachelors or teaching degrees and can't spell. Teaching style is traditional lecturing, worksheets and lots of yelling when kids misbehave. Many times if a student misbehaves they are sent home rather than have the teacher and/or principal address the issue. There are no resources for kids with learning disabilities or special needs. Kids have no extra-curricular activities, there is no music, computer, health, library, or foreign language teacher. Principal lectures students much too often on non-relevant topics. Don't waste your money here.
--Submitted by a parent

Faith Academy is awesome, especially for younger children. My child is in Kindergarten and the teacher is just wonderful. She is very passionate about what she does and I feel like my child is getting a well rounded education. Great choice!
--Submitted by a parent

Awful place for kids academically. Not much they offer. Teachers with no teaching degrees, old, traditional lecture, rote type learning here. Kids are bored, no extra-curricular, enrichment classes. No music teacher, library, foreign language or computer teacher!!! Any parent involvement is frowned on. Do not spend your money here. Family run shop-pastor and mother in law-no external board.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my daughter's first year in the school and I am amazed at how much she is learning. The staff's Christ-centered commitment is genuine, as is their commitment to excellence. The students aren't perfect and they are not expected to be, but they are encouraged to do their best to please God, their parents, and themselves. This character training creates an atmosphre that is worth the tuition in and of itself. (Though I am pleased to say that the school offers so much more.)
--Submitted by a parent

Im currently a student at Faith Preparatory. The school is asking for 4500 dollars to attend. Its way to much money for what little they offer. They only offer less then 8 electives, some of the teachers are very disrespectful, and lastly the school can't offer the same number of sports like other schools.
--Submitted by a student

Faith school has a great education .Great teachers and a wonderful principal who really cares. The tution is reasonable a great choice for your child.
--Submitted by carol, a parent

My daughter attends Faith Academy. This is her second year there. The students are all great, and I must say that the majority of the staff here show that they really care about the kids, and that this is more than just a job to them. I think the children are definitely challenged when it comes to their school work, which I feel is a great thing, because my daughter does get bored easily as she did in the public schools. As for extracurricular activities, I haven't seen any for the younger chlidren, only for the the junior high and high school students. I have also noticed that it is hard to find transportation for your child to and from school unless you live right in New Milford. I think surrounding areas having buses would help attendance alot more. The scoolis great. No school is perfect, this is the closest.
--Submitted by a parent