Holmesburg Christian Academy

I've been really impressed by this school. Most of the families here are really friendly and seem to be genuinely trying to live faithfully as Christians. The teachers are dedicated and hard-working, the curriculum is well thought out, they educate students in basic Christian beliefs from the Bible, they instill Christian values and moral principles, and overall they cultivate a really good learning environment. They are also really good about dealing with discipline issues, making sure students are not permitted to repeatedly disrupt the learning environment and safety of other children. I've seen parents of trouble-children get up in arms and complain about how the school doesn't treat their children fairly, but I for one appreciate that the school's administration does not tolerate disruptive and disobedient behavior in the classroom. It doesn't have all the resources that more expensive private schools tend to have, so their ability to accommodate special needs are pretty limited, as are the extra-curricular offerings, but that's fine because it keeps the school affordable for the average parent in northeast Philadelphia. Parents can find those things elsewhere if they really want them. Overall, I highly recommend this school for any parents looking to give their child a time-tested education with Christian foundations and a safe environment to learn and play.

Like a second family. 8th grade text books are the same ones used by area h.s. 10th graders