Neuse Christian Academy

I am in the process of moving to Raleigh from another state. My children have always attended good private Christian schools and I am looking for a great Christian school to continue their spiritual growth, but I have concerns after reading the different posts. I thought this was the forum to speak about ones experiences; it could be positive or negative ones. One should speak from their own perspective ONLY. All comments should be factual and welcomed. No one can speak of others experiences; only their own. Christians should act cautiously and not label and become judgmental as in the previous post. Judgmental post such as this is a real turn off to the prospective parent. It could appear that someone have something to gain from writing the post while lashing out and being defensive. One should be extremely cautious of these type posts if they want the school to be seen in the best positive light. And I might add that these type posts do not display good Christian behavior which is a major component of the school s belief.
—Submitted by a parent

After reading the March 22 review I felt compelled to respond. This sounds like a disgruntled parent. No school is perfect for everyone but I honestly don't recognize that review as a description of NCA. I have found the faculty, staff and administration to genuinely care about the academic and spiritual needs of the students. We have been at NCA for four years and communication has improved each year. We have also seen a continued emphasis on academics. I am unaware of any policies being changed md-year. If you are looking for a private school that seeks to honor God and a school where everyone knows your child by name then check out NCA.
—Submitted by a parent

Please think twice regarding sending your child to this school! On the surface, it appears the administration/teachers are spiritually guided and has the best interest of the children at heart until there are issues. Most have a superiority complex where they do not care to be questioned. My family had many issues with the school policies being made up as they went and inconsistencies of policies of the teachers across the board. The school would also make decisions in a vacuum without parental involvement. When most parents found out about these new decisions, it is too late to act. There was a lack of commo between the teachers and the parents. Mtgs with administration/teachers to resolve issues also caused problems for our child in the classroom. We had to dis-enroll our child in the middle of the school year to find relief. This is mean-spirited behavior and has nothing to do with God or what they say they are about. They say that they are a nurturing faculty that is dedicated to the development of well-rounded students in a Christian environment in which their students flourish. There are a huge contradiction in who they say they are and who they actually are!
—Submitted by a parent

This has been a wonderful school for our family. There is a great teacher to student ratio and the staff really cares for the children. The academics are also very good for a small school. Our oldest child was well prepared for college.
—Submitted by a parent

This school administration had some problems 3 years ago with the pastor of the church leaving the church and school. That is old news. This school pulled itself up by the boot straps and faithfully followed God's desire for this small school of 250. This school is authentic and Christ serving. The academics are quality and the people are real. There is NO- keeping up with the Joneses- at the Neuse. The basketball program is top notch, the teams do win championships, but the team players follow all the same rules, financially and scholastically as the other students. The Coach is not the adminisrtor of the school. The coach is a leader at the school, though. Our children went to a more expensive, more elite Christian school a few miles away. We felt the values and sincerity of the Neuse was a better fit for our family. The teacher to student ratio is about 12 to 1 and the education has been excellent. The measurement of education and care of students is not in the grand facilities, but in the character and heart of the graduate.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is amazing. We have been there for seven years, and have appreciated each moment. The staff truly loves to teach, the curriculum is well-planned and organized, and the feeling of community is wonderful. Your child will receive personal attention from loving, caring, well-educated, talented, professional teachers and staff. We look forward to the rest of our K-12 experience being there.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is no longer on Capital Blvd. It has too many problems and changes to even mention here. We sent our child there for one year and she learned nothing. She was much more advanced than the other students. I expected a much better education having come from public school to private. The coach is the administrator of the school and much more emphasis is put on sports than academics. Their is also little communication. If you are interested in Bible and sports for your child this might be the school for you. If you want your child to graduate and be prepared for college....don't send them here. They are only learning the basics at this school. You are better off homeschooling them, which is what quite a few parents have decided to do this year from this school.
—Submitted by a parent

Wonderful school. Teachers are great. You do not have to worry about your child when you drop them off. You know they are learning and being taken care of. Thompson
—Submitted by a parent

My child spent the early years at this school and was progressing well, both socially and academically. The staff and administrators were helpful, working hard to provide a good curriculum. We decided to transfer her to a 'fancier' private school that was nearby. Big mistake! Although our child was excellent as a student and in 'specials', the students were lead by 'thugs', with the Christian-raised students standing by helplessly and teachers/administration having no plan to correct this major problem. We transferred our child back and are very happy. The curriculum is much more student-directed and the teachers are really nice, very professional. The only problem is that we are sorry we left!
—Submitted by a parent

Our child was here for the early years. We removed our child to a nearby school with a more expensive, nicer building but found that the teachers./administration didn't listen to parents' concerns; more money/status driven than student centered. We moved our child back and are so grateful that the curriculum is student-directed and that the school is a warm, caring place for our child. Many thanks!
—Submitted by a parent

Our son (Kindergartener) loves this school and has made friends quickly. We are impressed with the professionalism of the teachers and staff. Due to the low teacher/child ratio, our son is progressing quickly academically. He knows more than a lot of adults know about the Bible and is reading books well above his age level. It's a comfort that God's Word is being tucked into our son's heart each day, helping to build character that we can be proud of. We highly recommend this school and look forward to the completion of the new school in 2010!
—Submitted by a parent

My son is going to Neuse Baptist Christian School going on his 4th year. It is a excellent school. Great people and teachers. He is learning a lot academic and about the Bible.
—Submitted by Charlotte Thaxton, a parent