Providence Classical Academy

I am a nationally certified teacher retired after thirty-four years of teaching elementary school. I also have an M.Ed. degree beyond my B.A. in Elementary Education. I currently serve as a substitute at Providence, and I am very impressed with both the quality of the curricula and with the teachers I serve. The curricula in reading and math are both cumulative, introducing a new skill but also including former skills on a daily basis where students continue to apply what they have learned and stay refreshed and comfortable using previous skills. The teachers and staff there have welcomed me with open arms. They are considerate and proactive with helping me and with helping each other. If any of the teachers with whom I have worked are not certified, it is certainly impossible to note. Providence does not appear to me to be a school where who you are or who you know affects how well you are taught or how you are treated. I choose to substitute here not at all for the pay but for the personal gratification of working with such inspiring students and such a wonderful faculty.

Providence is such a blessing to our family! What we love about Providence: 1) Teachers who are really good at teaching, who love our kids, and who love God. 2) A curriculum that challenges our children, especially in developing the fundamental skills of math, reading, and writing, not to mention really studying history and Latin and having a great science program. 3) The community of families that are a part of Providence. We know that we are together with other students and parents who value both education and walking with the Lord. We don't know of a school in the area that offers both the academics and Christ-centered mindset as Providence does and are grateful that our children get to benefit from such a great school.
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Great school! I had my doubts about spending the money for private school, but this has been by far the best investment I have ever made. My child is working far ahead of his grade level in all academic areas. While I am very happy about that, I am most encouraged by his behavior and the maturity level that he has learned from his teachers who consistently instruct him on how to live according to the Biblical world view.
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PCA is a great school. My kids enjoy the Christian aspect of being allowed to talk about God in history and chapel. Teachers are great and really love the kids. Latin class helps with Grammar. Math is ahead of other schools. We really enjoy this school.
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This school is about who your parents are. If your parents work there, you allowed to walk the halls and misbehave without any consequences. A few of the teachers are wonder but most of them are not certified teachers and know just a little more than the children do. They will not offer than information to you but you can go to the main website about classical education and they seem to encourage non certified teachers. I only wish that I would have known the information that I do now before I signed my child into the school. Be check into the school prior to enrolling you child!
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Our daughter started 9 weeks after school started. I wwas worried she would have problems catching up, but her teacher has been outstanding working with her and my husband and me. I can see that her teacher cares so much about her and it touches my heart! The main reason we chose pca is bc of the chrstian influence. We both love the lord and think its awesome that biblical principless are integrated into every aspect of learning! The added bonus is that my child loves school so much and is excited to go!!!!
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Providence Classical Academy is an excellent school that is a "true" Christian school. By that, I mean that every aspect of the school day is centered around God, giving Him the glory. The academics are outstanding; my child is learning and retaining so much more than her friends who attend other schools. The teachers are loving and care deeply about your child, both academically and personally. PCA is a blessing to our family!
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Providence Classical Academy has done an incredible job of partnering with me in the education and spiritual development of my children. My primary hope is that they will grow up to love Jesus Christ with all their heart, soul, and mind and that His peace would guard their hearts and their minds all the days of their lives. The education is very advanced and challenging. My children have grown from average students to now working multiple grades ahead in most of their subjects. Their IOWA achievement scores have been beyond anything I could have hoped for, and I attribute that to the excellent staff at the school. While I am very pleased with the education, my primary reason for being at Providence is that the Biblical world view is integrated into everything they do. It takes a concentrated effort for me to find 15 minutes each day to talk with my children about God's Word and then go to church on Sunday. Before we came to PCA I knew that we needed to do a better job with this. In PCA, I found a partner who literally spends 35 hours each week with my children helping me grow their minds and their hearts for the glory of God.
--Submitted by a parent

PCA is a young school with a wonderful vision. The desire to successfullly combine Christian and classical with the ultimate desire to see children that we will be able to impact the world for God' glory. My son is in a kindergarten class now and is learning a worldview consistent with what he learns from his parents and his church. That worldview is that God is the center of all things and that we should live for his glory. Not only is the world view Christian, there is serious academic work taking place. I am struck at what my son is learning at his tender age that I did not learn until later and still have not learned. I also love how PCA wants and evens encourages parents to be involved in the education of their child. We know exactly what our son is learning and are asked to review material and do homework with him. It is demanding, but our son loves learning. As good as I think it is, PCA's faculty and staff tells us, the parents, that they want to get better, which excites me to know that they realize that there is room to grow and have not quit because they think they are perfect, which frankly is a problem in many organizations. Overall, this year has been a blast.
--Submitted by a parent

Providence is a wonderful school that has given my children a biblical worldview unlike any other school in this area. The classical method is a fantastic way to teach little minds to absorb and remember information. My daughter will sing a song to help her remember certain things such as state capitals, etc. Every aspect of learning is covered with the gospel and the teachers and staff truly have a heart for our children's souls. Campus visits are welcomed and I encourage you to visit if you are looking for a Christian school for your children.
--Submitted by a parent