New Bridge Academy

They simply do not have qualified teachers in Science and Math. My daughter had to go on line to find the information she needed in order to pass the class. This is inexcusable, the classes are small enough for one on one attention. The science teacher did not know that NaCl was table salt and the curriculum is from a very fundamentalist perspective IE The earth is only 6000 years old. The health/gym teacher is in his twenties and over weight. His response to my daughter's urgent medical need was very poor and should poor leadership. I have to say I am very disappointed in this school and would not recommend this school to anyone.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school - from the dress code to the curriculum! My child has been enrolled here for 5 years. The curriculum is challenging - I know it is because I studied all of the available curriculums. The teachers have been wonderful - caring, smart and good at teaching. I haven't had any issues with the school leadership. I usually only want to speak with them to thank them again for continuing to operate this Christian school environment in this community. I hope to keep my child enrolled at this school through graduation.
--Submitted by a parent

"we are known for our academic excellence" that makes me laugh new bridge christian academy struggles to kepp more than 10 students in the upper schools the curriculum is terrible

I have a child at New Bridge and we aren't happy at all. It states on their website that "all of their salaried faculty have a minimum of a bachelor's degree or certified by ACSI". Ask them how many of their highschool teachers are just part-time (not salaried)? They've gone through 3 Spanish teachers in the last 3 years and had to fire a math teacher because they only got through half of the lesson plan for the entire year. Perhaps New Bridge should hire a few more salaried teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

My child has attended New Bridge for several years, but we have decided to go back to public school. I think their intentions are good, but unfortunately when it comes to a quality education, they fall extremely short. There are several classes taught by unqualified teachers and as previous posts stated, a severe lack of leadership. Their elective classes, at the MS & HS level, are a complete waste of time. And in my opinion, really lack the ability to prepare your child to succeed after highschool.
--Submitted by a parent

I would like to say that although New Bridge Adademy is not perfect (is any school) that I could not ask for a better school for my daughter. She is in the third grade and has attended since Kindergarten. Her knowledge in math, reading, spelling and Bible are well above average. I credit this to her teacher who goes beyond what is required.She not only teaches them academically but teaches them what it means to be a follower of Christ. I agree that I would like to see the sports program grow, but my child can get those activities in a community recreation league. I am more concerned about her walk with the Lord than whether or not she can play softball. I am really surprised at the parents who would make such hurtful comments about the school because of individual experiences they have had with somone on staff. Those matter should be handled privately.
--Submitted by a parent

I sent my children to new bridge academy last year and i pulled them right out! the teachers are terrible they are mean and make fun of the kids and show all of their bad grades in front of the class my children are much better in public now.
--Submitted by a parent

I love New Bridge Academy. I have had both my children there for the past four years and am very pleased. Yes the school is still small and fine arts and athletics are minimally available. That being said, those needs can be bet elsewhere. The entire mood/feeling/sense or whatever you may want to call it is nothing but wonderful. I have a son who needs extra help with ( a mild special need if you will) and he has been embraced, loved, encouraged and educated from the very beginning. I know he would not have gotten the attention he desperately needs in the county without being labeled handicapped which he is not, there is a difference between his need and a disability. My daughter has come a long way also and when she struggles with certain aspects of the academics ALL the teachers are more than willing to stay and help her. My children get exactly what they need at New Bridge Academy and are surrounded by God's love from the staff and fellow students. I thank God for making every provision necessary for me to continue sending both my children to NBA and trust in God that both my children will graduate from NBA.
--Submitted by a parent

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--Submitted by a teacher

I must say that I am pretty shocked by the previous post. I am the part-time youth pastor and work part-time as the high school math and physics instructor. The only other person who has a dual role is my wife. While our school is DEFINITELY a work in progress, much progress has been made over this last school year towards a number of positive goals. As for an accusation of self-righteousness, terrible attitude, being judgmental, and not portraying the love of Christ well "at all", I can certainly tell you that I do not understand where such allegations originate. As one of the only two teachers who work at the church and school, I can only encourage you to please talk with us individually about these comments. If I had intimate knowledge about such attitudes with teachers and church staff, I would certainly want that corrected. I would most certainly not want a youth pastor (myself) working on staff at a church who does not portray the love of Christ well AT ALL. Please don't read this rating as bashing or a rebuttal, but as a genuine plea for a person to address concerns in a healthy manner, especially when they attack a minister's ability to minister effectively.
--Submitted by a teacher