Pantego Christian Academy

1st year at PCA/Elementary. Overall, a WONDERFUL school. Love the small groups of kids/caring atmosphere. They truly teach the kids good study habits & great values. So nice to be able to pray in school. A few small suggestions that upper level management needs to pay attention to: 1.)As a paying parent, we should have more of a say academically. Surveys, feedback, suggestions, ideas.. 2.)How about a yearbook in the school colors?! 3.)Favoritism was slightly apparent during the school year but even more revealing in the memories video made at the end of school. 4.)For the high price of tuition, upper level management should not rely on the parents to supply everything when it comes to parties/events/supplies/snacks. 5.)Why no "show & tell"? 6.)Upper level mgt. needs to always ensure PCA students are doing at least as good and preferably better academically than public schools yet at the same time think of creative ways not to overwhelm them. 7.)Why no recycling bins beside the trash cans? None of these things were dealkillers to us, just made us question the decisions of upper level management. Love the school, just think there are some improvements that could be made.
--Submitted by a parent

Our experiences with Pantego Christian Academy continue to exceed our expectations. We are impressed daily with the influence of such a caring, Christian staff dedicated to modeling personal excellence and Christian compassion for our children. Their influence is evidence in the large and small decisions our children make each day. Academically, PCA is challenging our kids in all the right ways. The curriculum is impressive and science, technology, public speaking and academic competitions are all very heavily emphasized. We are so proud to be part of this school and we are thankful for an administration that cares about the families, the future success of the kids and has the long-term vision to keep the school on a competitive growth track for generations to come.
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My son is enjoying being apart of the PCA Panthers! He has met plenty of friends that he talks about dearly everyday. He loves all of his teachers and the rigor he's getting in his academics. Trey is also apart of the band. He stated to me that he has a new favorite subject this year which is Bible. He comes home everyday holding bible study with me. He enjoys all of his subjects. However, he had to get use to the Spelling content because he was accustom to taking a spelling test on vocabulary words. In Essence, Trey has adjusted well to PCA and enjoys coming to school everyday. Thanks so much for what you all do.
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My son is in his first year at PCA starting with 7th grade. He spent his elementary days at our local public school so we were a bit apprehensive about the transition. He seems to be adjusting just fine, has made friends and has done really better than we even expected with his grades. We are enjoying the constant communication and feedback from the teachers and staff at PCA and the ease with which information is readily available. We are very happy that we chose PCA and that Brooks has adapted so well. I think that is a testament to all of the staff at PCA that tney have made this such an easy transition.
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We have had one child graduate and currently have a child attending high schooll at PCA. Our experience has been overwhelmingly positive for both children, in academics and in the focus on each child's spiritual development and unique personality. Academics throughout the Academy are strong and continually improving. With the one-to-one tablet program and growing focus on innovative teaching, my child (and his friends) are far more engaged in, and responsible for, their education than ever before. The academics prepare them to succeed at select colleges. More importantly, I am very grateful to have an educational partner in PCA that is as focused and interested with my children's spiritual development as we are. The Bible courses, integration of biblical worldview in every subject, chapel, and mentoring by coaches, teachers and older students have all contributed dramatically to our kids' spiritual development and ability to defend their faith intellectually and logically. I can find great academics at several schools in the area but I cannot find another school that combines the academics, technology, athletics/extracurricular and Christian worldview as successfully as PCA.
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My boys have attended the Mansfield PCA campus since it opened, and I can't imagine sending them anywhere else. The school is like a family, the staff is amazing, and my children are getting an education and learning about God every day! The class sizes are small which gives my children the opportunity to get one on one attention. They are ahead of the National average in all subjects and their knowledge of the Bible is awesome! I love this school!!
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We love Pantego Christian Academy and the evident influence its Christian-based curriculum already has on our child. This summer during Vacation Bible Camp, a worship leader discussed John 3:16, then asked any of the kids if they knew it. Our 7 year old raised her hand and went up on the stage in front of 800 other kids and 400 adults and recited all of John 3:16. It was part of her Bible curriculum during first grade, so we knew she knew it. What we didn't know was she also felt so comfortable with both the verse and its meaning, she could easily grab a microphone and recite it in front of more than 1000 people. We love the parents, children and teachers in this school and the continuity between our values at home and their values at school. We encourage any family seeking a highly academic, Christian based school "family" to take a tour at PCA. Ask lots of questions and meet the people who will influence your children. You may be surprised at how strongly you're drawn to this school after you learn more about it.
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My children have been at PCA since preK / Kindergarten and are now in the 8th and 10th grades. Prior to making the decision to enroll them in PCA, I taught for AISD for 10 years. I watched as bad behavior and teaching to the test cheated so many deserving students out of valuable learning time.I knew there had to be something better. We found it- PCA. My husband and I have NEVER regretted our decision! I can't even begin to explain what PCA means to us. The faculty and staff is a family of believers who know and love my children and work selflessly to challenge them academically and grow them spiritually. Through PCA from March-July 2011 my children have had opportunities to travel, do mission work, attend an Apologetics Conference, participate in sports and extracurricular activities, earn college credit and attend academic and art contests. That is only in the last four months. It would take pages to list the highlights from the last 10 years. If you are looking for a family of believers who will prepare your child to fulfill God s call in all aspects of their lives, then you have found Pantego Christian Academy!
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I recently visited an AISD Junior high to get a comparison of what my child is learning at PCA and found that the 8th grade science class is learning and performing activities that PCA doesn't provide until the Jr/Sr years. Their other classes are also doing computer related projects that put PCA's high school to shame. It is no wonder my child does not feel challenged. PCA has no checks on whether or not the teachers are teaching what they need to be teaching and whether or not they are keeping up with other schools and students. It is no wonder why their SAT/ACT scores are always so low. Putting my children at PCA was one of the worst decisions I've ever made. There are some good teachers and parents try to be involved as does the middle school principal. The problems start with the school board, administrators, hs principal, and athletic dept who aren't focused on academics. And the elementary is good. Even the teachers know the high school is lacking - just ask them how many of their kids went to public school after elementary at PCA.
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Today was our last day of the school year and I have to say, I have a hard act to follow this summer. The structure, fun and standards of excellence the school has perfected to lead our children will be something I strive to replicate at home. I have weekly Bible verses planned, a great habit we picked up from school. We'll continue to say the pledge to the Bible and the pledge to the Christian flag at home this summer. We have such great fellowship with PCA families we look forward to lots of playdates and get-togethers. I'm bummed school is out for the summer- not because my kids will be home all day every day, which is a blessing to our family, but because PCA is truly worthy of a 365 day a year experience.
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