Open Door Christian Academy

I was a student at ODCA and I am now a teacher. I love this school! Many of the same teachers and staff members from when I was a student are still at ODCA. This school is a solid place to help your child grow. I am just as excited about ODCA today as I was when I started attending K-5 years and years ago.
--Submitted by a teacher

I have my twin girls attending to k4. This school is excellent, the groups are small and the kids really learn. I love the teacher and assistants, just because they really know how to do their job. My girls were very well accepted even not knowing english, and now they are very fluent. I love this school, the values and the rules that they have, as a parent it will save me a lot of trouble later. Unfortunately the school do not offer discount for having 2 kids and for us is realy hard to pay. Keep up the excellent work please!
--Submitted by a parent

Not very happy with this school due to the lack of leadership by the principal. I find it frustrating for the school to be focusing on external values rather than internal characteristics.
--Submitted by a parent

My son started Preschool this year at Open Door Christian Acadamy and absolutely loves it. He is learning so much academically and spiritually. This school has been a blessing to our family. Mrs. Eaton is a wonderful teacher. My son is so excited to go to school and when I pick him up he has so much to tell us. I would recommend this school to anyone who is looking for a Faith based preschool.
--Submitted by a parent

I was a high school student for two years at odca (07-09); it's an okay school. Their dress code is too strict (the mens have to wear polos, and some other stuff, womens have it worse tho). The rules are also pretty strict. I got many detentions from chewing gum out of any of them. The math teacher is funny...one seems to forget stuff alot... There is basketball, soccer and track for sports. If you came from public school, you probably wouldn't like this school. I'm going to public school next year...
--Submitted by a student

As a graduate of Open Door, I've found that my teachers prepared me for continuing my education. While we certainly didn't have as many class and extracurricular activities that larger schools offered, my transition into college academically was far easier than that of many of my friends. Like any school, there are always things that go on that teachers and parents don't know about. However, most kids that come out of the school are generally really great people. When tempered with an accurate view of the world that recognizes what is out there, the protectiveness of Open Door can be a wonderful environment for teaching kids how to navigate through life in a God honoring way. Some of the rules do seem pointless (at least to the student), especially the dress code, but really. You get over it. The trade off is worth it.

I am a current student of ODCA. I have attended the school since the 7th grade. The atmosphere is definately friendly and fun. And the teacher do care about each indavidual student. I have gone through an absolutely devastating loss recently and both my friends and teachers have been there for me. I have only one complaint. I just wish we had more classes to chose from. ODCA is a great school and I am glad to have spent my hhigh school years there.
--Submitted by a student

Kids that leave the school in the middle of high school have to take lower level classes or additional college classes to get the credits they need to graduate. For kids that are more creative, this is a limited school. Only the kids that 'fit' within the scope of the school and church are accepted. Teasing still happens in this school, it just is more covered up.
--Submitted by a parent

My children have attended ODCA from K-5 on up. The academic excellence promoted by the staff is outstanding. I appreciate the spiritual emphasis that takes priority. They are currently constructing a new high school building that will add a chemistry lab as additional class rooms and a new larger lunch room. They are also adding a student ensemble program. They are working hard to add the things that the kids want that public schools offer without compromising their morals. I appreciate that!
--Submitted by a parent

My family has been attending this school for six years now. We love ODCA. The staff are kind and full of God's love. The students learn to respect others, and cruel teasing is not allowed. It's a wholesome environment with friendly teachers and students. The classrooms are organized and promote learning. The students succeed in academics due to great teaching. ODCA is a small school with BIG success.
--Submitted by Toni Manning, a parent