Homewood Christian Academy

I love Homewood Christian Academy and the education and spiritutal growth my children are receiving there. I love hearing my children quote scripture they have memorized at school and I love that they know how to apply those scriptures to real life situations. I love that my children are challenged so much that they have post high school scores on state tests. I have and always will be impressed with HCA. I also love the administration and the ministry I constantly receive from Mrs. Merichko. I know she cares for my children and my family. She and Mr. Culbertson do so much to keep H.C.A moving forward. My children will always be there.
--Submitted by a parent

My son has attended Homewood Christian Academy since 2nd grade. Daily, I watch him grow by leaps and bounds in stature, character and spirit. The learning setting is intimate--which is a great plus for my child's learning style. In addition, the teachers and staff are excellent, devoted, and they genuinely care about the academic and spiritual growth of their students. HCA is a rare gem; I trust the school to provide the pieces necessary for my child to succeed in high school and beyond. When our little ones enter pre-school, we also plan to enrol them at HCA.
--Submitted by a parent

HCA, really needs to get their act together before they end up like a lot of other private schools with this downward spiraling economy; and that's closed! This new location, is not an improvement and the attitude of the administration is void, regarding concern for the student body getting their learning essentials. They're just $ in seats. There's no innovation and good programs like other schools have, yet they are charging the same or even more tuiton as the better schools.
--Submitted by a parent

My son attends HCA, he is in the 7th grade He loves it and is on the Honor Roll. This is a transition year for the school, moving from Homewood to Oak forest. The move was difficult for the school and they are still adjusting. It has not affected the high standards of teaching or the efficiency of the teachers. The staff is easy to talk to as long as I have an appointment. I am a pleased about my son and the schools progress. The school is also posting a web site, which wil be a plus for being informed and monitoring my son's progress. Please parent.
--Submitted by a parent

My son has been attending HCA since k5 now he is in the sixth grade and it has gotten drastically worse over the years. The admisinistration showblatant favoritism towards certain kids and it seems that the needs of the children are put on the back burner. This was certainly not the case years ago. I am afraid now that my child is not learning what he needs to know to prepare him for high school.
--Submitted by a parent

I'm getting frustrated with the administration of HCA. They are quick...to approach on any matter regarding fees, fundraising and such. However, when ever you need to discuss a matter or have an issue regarding recording keeping, and such, no one gets back to you. It's as if they ignor you long enough....the problem will just go away. It's very frustrating and annoying. Especially, when you are dealing with your child. They act as though everything has to be a confrontation and they don't want to deal with you, your calls, or your notes that you may leave.
--Submitted by a parent

HCA started out as a great school, however this year has been very dissappointing. The staff seem to geared toward breaking the students spirit. Demerits are given out even when the situation does not call for it. The teachers are yelling one in particular screams at the kids all day. I am not sending my child back next year. I think they need to pray and go back and re-think how they are running the school. The administrators are biased as well as the principal. Things need to change or I am afraid for the future of HCA.
--Submitted by a parent

i go to HCA im in the 7th grade and the school is strict but it is preparing me for things later in life such as high schoool and college. and im getting good grades i love HCA and if you are putting youre kid there they will have lots of friends ive been ther since third grade and i can say the teachers care about you .
--Submitted by a student

My daughter has attended HCA since kindergarten, and overall I am very pleased. She has enjoyed her time there. However, when she first attended HCA, the school spirit was at such an all time high, and students were supportive of all grades and each other no matter what. I watched that spirit being slowly taken away,with sayings like okay, okay, that's enough, or please applaude when all have gone forth etc. This was a big disappointment to my child and the school spirit has not been the same since, as teachers and staff have preached constantly the need for silence. My other concern is that there are not a lot of choices where sports are concerned. I wish they would add track or some others to help in this area. The education is great, are they exceeding public school children, I'm not so sure. The staff is great however!
--Submitted by a parent

This is my daughter's third year attending the school and I love it. The school is small and intimate. The teachers and staff love the Lord and from my observation they practice what they preach. My daughter loves to go to school and she loves the staff and students. The school has a liturgical dance ministry that is second to none. I would like to see a little more participation from the principal. She is not very approachable. I highly recommend this school for your children.
--Submitted by a parent