Neuse Christian Academy Reviews

Wow, where do I start when it comes to reviewing this Christian Academy? I very recently had the displeasure of visiting Neuse Christian Academy. When I heard the name of the opposing school we were playing a basketball game with I was excited. Being a Christian myself I thought it would be nice to surround myself and my kids with other christians. Boy was I wrong. I was so disappointed in the behavior of the older students at the academy and of some of the faculty, staff, and parents. I say some because it would be unfair of me to say all. When I say some though, out of the crowd that was there, I would have to estimate my disappointment with at least 80%. When an establishment carries the name Christian in it the people who represent the establishment should be expected to carry themselves in a Christian like way. They should set an example for all who currently attend, all who will visit etc.

The Man who did the announcing at the ballgame (and he knows who he is) had to watch a lot of WWE Wrestling TV because when he spoke I thought that I was at a wrestling match. He undoubtedly came across extremely LOUD and upbeat when he invited all to spend money at their snack bar and when he introduced their basketball players and when his team scored but when introducing our team you would have thought he went into funeral mode. I do expect and understand that each home game team will have more hoopla about their team. But this was a bit extreme. That I could overlook but when tensions are running high it is not a good idea to have a biased announcer encouraging unsportsmanlike behavior from the crowd. Enough about him because I could go on and on but I will stop.

Picture this your at the end of a basketball court not directly under the goal but very close on the sideline where our player was being given the ball by the ref to throw in and immediately after given the ball many students from the Christian School surround the player trying to throw the ball in, the students arms extended clapping at the players ear and hollering at him and the REF does what 'NOTHING'. Yes nothing. And the announcer or athletic director or assistant athletic director or parents of these students do nothing but encourage it. Our coach had to call a timeout to get this young man out of this intimidating situation. If you could have seen the look on this poor young mans face. I mean these kids were only a few inches from this young man who is trying to throw the ball in. The whole game they were screaming obscenities and so forth. I say they encouraged it because nothing was said or done when it happened and after the game when it was brought to there attention they defended it (condoned it). A real Christian would not beat his fellow brother down and make him feel intimidated. It is one thing to holler and cheer for a team. I expect that but this was down right intimidation.

As I am sure you can tell this was quite and evening and let me tell you many other things happened example: home team coach got a tech and was told to sit down the rest of the game but do you think he sat the entire rest of the game. NO!! And do you think the Refs did anything else about it "NO" what example does this send our youth?
I want continue with examples but I want to conclude by saying this....

I didn't walk away with a good impression about Neuse Christian Academy. Be willing to listen to people who visit your academy, you don't have to agree with everything someone says but at least let them be heard. We all need to set better examples for our youth, they are our future! I pray for your academy and its leaders that they will be better than what I observed the other evening. I pray that we all become better at sportsmanship! I'm not perfect by any means and do not claim to be. I know that we as christians are sinners that is why Jesus gave his life for us. Whether you think you need forgiveness or not. I forgive you for how unwelcome you made us all feel the other evening!

God Bless and always ask yourself WWJD

This is an amazing school! You should come here! #Lion4Life

We chose NCA because they use the Becka curicullum that my kids were already familiar with.They have experienced teachers and the class size are reasonably small. Convenient location!

The people in this church have God's heart for nations to see others know the truth of God's Word!! They're making a difference in Liberia, West Africa. If mission is your passion, this is your place to grow in your walk with God and impact the World with His Word. Awesome place! !!

Love this school. We have been here 3 years. We have 2 kids at NCA. Only great things to say!

My oldest has been at Neuse for 6 years, and my youngest for 4 years. The teachers and administrators are amazing, and they really care about their students. I love that my children are taught in a Christ centered environment. Love the family feel that you get when you walk through the doors!!