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It's a great school for home school children

All of the staff is responsible for their students.

We started at CCA five years ago in the Connections (homeschool) program with my oldest. She is now a CCA graduate attending a Florida university and was well prepared by her educational experience in high school. My other two children are currently Hybrid (full-time) students at CCA. The program is called "hybrid" because students go to school MWF and do their work from home on Tues and Thurs. This may not work for everyone, but it has worked well for our family. I don't have the pressure of homeschooling (I'm not their teacher -- lesson plans are created by their teachers and they are accountable to them). However, we enjoy a flexible schedule which allows them to volunteer or participate in other activities on our home days. The school days are wonderful -- CCA has the best teachers! Lessons are engaging, and the methods of instruction and curriculum work. CCA also has the most amazing annual History Day where a historical period is dynamically brought to life with cooperation (and maybe a bit of competition) of parents, staff members and students. I love that Christ remains central in all the education, and my children have made good friends at CCA.

My daughter has attended Metro Kids Learning Center since August of 2012. She is very happy there and looks forward to going back. Mrs. Kim is wonderful and extremely attentive to everyone that comes in. The staff is very nice and gives my child lots of attention and guidance.

Bottom line, DON'T GO HERE! Ok, so lets start with administration. Administration at LMP is absolutely ridiculous and financially orientated only. They will attempt to act like they are attempting to solve problems and run the school with a focus on the students but that is clearly not the case. The administration will basically blow anyone with a complaint off with something like were working on it, or let me check with so and so, but nothing every gets done even if you bring up the issue multiple times. Now that I have explained why they are ineffective let me tell you why they are financially orientated. The whole system runs through a large company called Meritas which operates multiple schools. They basically own them but its more like a franchise than anything. The problem arises because Meritas provides little or no oversight to begin with, as long as the quotas are filled all is well. As a result this mentality is passed onto the Headmaster, Mr. Glen Chapin, and then down the chain. The overall result being a strong sense of carelessness until somebody threatens to leave as well as a totally biased priority placed on the international students because of the fact that the internationals pay more than the locals do to attend. When someone does threaten to leave at that point, administration reverts back to the " were going to work on your problem" scenario in which nothing gets done. Furthermore, administration also provides minimal oversight over the teachers. This is where it gets interesting, because the teachers have little to no oversight, they often avoid lectures, and productive classes; however because the teachers are required to assign a certain amount of assignments in an effort for the school to seem more academic, the students are left holding the bag with an excessive amount of assignments and little actual knowledge to complete these assignments. This is especially apparent with teachers that prioritize the use of technology. The technology only makes things worse because it allows the teacher to more easily assign assignments that are generally due at midnight (which doesn't help because now the student cannot do the assignment before class). without giving any help on how to complete those assignments. Overall the school simply has a vast array of issues and therefore I suggest that anyone interested avoid it like the plague.

The best education methods following true Montessori curriculum.

Words just cannot totally express how I feel about Liberty Christian School. Traditional family values with good discipline and a wonderful curriculum. Caring, thoughtful, loving teachers and administration. A laid back, family atmosphere where Jesus, God, courtesy, honor, respect and integrity mean something. I can hardly believe my children are writing fluently in cursive in 1st and 2nd grade! So touching to see that as part of their classes...and phonics too. Brings tears of joy to my eyes! Finding this school was like finding a hidden treasure. We have toured, tested for and visited so many other schools in search of the "right fit". We have attended different schools along the way, also. FINALLY, the search is over. Knowing my children can attend through 12th grade is also very comforting. My children even just had the privilege of riding on their school float in the local Christmas parade last weekend. And our float was voted #1! Melts my heart. Oh...and their art, music and sports programs are fantastic too...among the many other subjects and offerings. Every opportunity is presented to create successful, well rounded students. If this stirs something in you...please...for your children's sake...call the school and check it out. This school could very well be the answer to your fervent prayers too. It is a breath of fresh air and very heavy weights lifted for my family. :)

My son went there during his earlier years thru 7 the grade! Learned a lot and the bible

If you are reading reviews of The Village Academy to decide whether to enroll your child with special needs, I would encourage you to disregard the review of Angelique Cowart. This person is embroiled in an acrimonious divorce and custody battle and has unfortunately chosen to involve the school with this public review. This is just her latest effort to harm anyone she views, in her paranoia, as against her. Her past actions against various targets have included false police reports, false reports to DCF, and calls to the media. I am the father of the student she mentions in her report. I assure you Mrs. Cowart has ulterior motives in writing this review. In her five plus years at this school, my daughter has made better progress than I could have ever dreamed. The school’s focus on academics has enabled her to read and comprehend, add and subtract three digit numbers, and communicate at a level we were warned may never be possible when she was diagnosed with her condition. I thank all the staff of The Village Academy, both past and present, for all their hard work to achieve this. Aside from results, I know the staff of The Village Academy actually love and care about my daughter, as they do all their very special students. They are a family. This is worth more than gold and I feel fortunate I am able to have my daughter in an environment such as this every school day. Mrs. Cowart’s review is a sad disservice to a school that has done so much for her daughter throughout the years. My only hope is that my review will make it obvious to you that her motive is petty revenge. The school staff has been honest and truthful regarding attendance records, parental involvement, and past harmful interactions which have brought to light the many reckless and damaging things Mrs. Cowart has done to negatively impact the education of our daughter. That is the real reason for her review.

I consider this school Clearwater's absolute best school! Our daughter has been going there since she turned 2. We are hoping to keep her at this school until she graduates high school at 17-18. She loves going to school and never wants to leave in the evening when we pick her up. The teachers at this school are so dedicated and care about giving a real education to all of the students. There is nothing more touching than attending graduations at this school. The school produces young adults that know what they want in life, and ready to tackle it. The school uses an incredible study and teaching method that does not allow any student to be left behind. At the same time students can move at their own pace. So a fast student will not put pressure on a slower student and a slow student will not drag a faster student's progress. The ethics level at this school is very high. No drugs! CAI is like a big family. Students of all ages are friends with each other and the older kids take care of the younger ones. CAI is very strong in the Arts and Athletics. One of the main reasons we chose it for our daughter. It is a very upbeat high spirited school! If you like a conservative atmosphere, this school is not for you! The school also has a small farm where the kids can care for chicken, bunnies, goats, etc.