Faith Training Christian Academy

When we moved to the area with the military, I was very concerned with some of the reviews I read on the local public elementary schools, so I began researching area private schools. I am so blessed that we found FTCA! My son is in kindergarten and I feel that he is getting a fabulous education. His teacher is kind and caring and always addresses any concerns I might have. The elementary principal is also a sweet and caring woman and my son loves her. Our youngest son will be attending FTCA next year also, and I am looking forward to him receiving the quality Christian education that my older son has received.
--Submitted by a parent

I had two children in attendance at FTCA High School, I removed them both for the following reasons: My son is an average student, he detested this school because of the inequality displayed by the teaching staff and administration. He was also discouraged with the lack of Christian values displayed by teachers and students. He also wanted more choice in activities, which this school lacks. In his words, if you don t play basketball, you re doomed . My daughter is an A student, however, she was not being challenged at this school. When she took the ACT her math skills were shown to be lacking. I discovered that the HS Math teacher only had the students cover two chapters in the textbook for the entire year. I think this is unacceptable. My daughter was also very discouraged with the inequality and favoritism displayed at this school. The administration and staff shows favoritism to a select few because of their family ties. Attendance at this school costs top dollar but the educational value received by the students is not commensurate with the cost, they are more interested in paying for their new buildings than are in providing a solid education to the students. Dissappointing!
--Submitted by a parent

Much of what is stated on this website is true the good and the bad. I sent two children to this school, one in elementary and one in high school. My high school student was not challenged at all. She received straight A s all year without ever bringing a book home. I would ask her about how she liked the school and she would tell me she loved it because it was so easy. I had a real problem with that because although she is very intelligent but she should not be cruising through high school so easily. My other child in elementary had an awful time in this school. The elementary teacher was a nightmare. She was the type of teacher who retaliated against the student, not because of any disagreements between us. We were very cordial to her and tried to support her but she had a hard time teaching our child. She was very inflexible and would not change her style of teaching to support our child s learning needs. It finally got to the point where she just did not want our child in her class.
--Submitted by a parent

Continued .Not because the child was disrespectful or a discipline problem, which she admitted the child was not, but because she could not or didn t want to take the time to teach the child. This is where all the fundamentals of Christianity went out the window. Every small problem was sent to the principle to handle to build a case that it was the child and not the teacher who was failing. When I state small problems I mean things like forgetting a homework assignment, or reading a book before the bell rang for class instead of doing classwork. These things should be handled by the teacher not the principle. Now looking back I wish I would have just sent both of them to the public school. It would have saved me a ton of money because the tuition for this school is ridiculous. I also believe they would have received a much more rounded education in public school.
--Submitted by a parent

I read past reviews before sending my children to FTCA and they were good. Things have changed drastically in the past year and a half. They have a new elementary principal and it has been terrible. Absolutely true about teacher retaliation. If they are unhappy with the parent for any reason the child is punished through subjective conduct grades or being ignored. There is zero communication with the teachers. The teachers just do not feel it is necessary to let the parent know anything they are working on and yes it is true that books are kept at school and it is extremely difficult to help your child. I have begged for a simple monthly syllabus and cannot get one! The teachers seem to feel they are too busy with the tedious curriculum to take time to do creative activities or make a calendar for the parents. This has been the most difficult few years I have ever encountered and cannot believe that they will be in business if they do not make some drastic changes in the near future. It is a fortress of silence and much like a military school. Very strict and unrelenting. Not happy at all, in fact sad for my children. Unfortunately public schools are worse!
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great school. The teachers are dedicated to the students' academic and spiritual growth. My daughter attended FTCA for three years and received a wonderful education. We have recently moved to Sugar Land, TX and she is attending 3rd grade in one of the most competitive public schools (ranked 10 in Great Schools Score), and her teacher told me that she is testing beyond her grade level in reading and math. FTCA has a superior reading and writing curriculum and I highly recommend this school because of it.
--Submitted by a parent

I have five children that are currently attending FTCA. It is true that there is little to no communication from the teachers. The kids are not allowed to bring their books, that we paid for, home...with the exception of the reading book. I have no idea what my kids are working on in their subjects. The principal will tell you what you want to hear while you are in her office, but will quickly call and dismiss the plans that were set in order. It appears that the teachers are there for a gravy job and not really there to educate young minds. My children will soon be moved to another christian school. It is also true that they will harrass your kids if you call the school on something....very true indeed.
--Submitted by a parent

The two negative reviews on here are so untrue. I could never see the teachers taking it out on the students. Any unsuitable teacher would be handled by the administration quickly. I was a student at FTCA for several years. If it helps to hear it from the student's point of view, here it is. FTCA changed my life! Public school was a daily misery to me. When I first came to FTCA, I was instantly welcomed by the staff and quickly made friends; people that I am still friends with to this day. In regards to the non-certified comment, I beg to differ. Most of the teachers are retirees from the public education. All teachers in jr high/high school are certified educators. I have never met more loving and caring people in my entire life. I just can't imagine it without FTCA. It's amazing to go from a public school system to FTCA where the teachers really care about you and will go above and beyond their job. I can't count the number of times they did special things for us like Spring Banquets, Senior Days, and many many other occasions.

Continued... FTCA High School is also a Louisiana State certified high school. I graduated from FTCA and am currently attending college thanks to my high school diploma from FTCA. I have also received TOPS and grants. In reference to the comment about there not being a nurse on the school grounds, that is also untrue. The full-time lunchroom director is an LPN. Please, don't let the comments of one or two people sway you from putting your kids here. You don't want them to miss out on this. Trust me, you're talking to an alumni. I know this is a long comment but I want to be absolutely sure that you know that I can't recommend this school highly enough.

I totally agree with the person below. The teachers communication with the parent is horrible , and yes they will call your child a liar at any chance they get .My child is five and cry's every morning because of this school they have her so nervous that she is not going to do something right .and yes they will punish your child as said below if you come to them about an issue and they feel that you are wronging them .I am pulling my child from this school as is another person I know.
--Submitted by a parent