Our Community

Holy City Christian Academy is a community of families of faith. Meet some of our member families below and learn why they decided to join our school.

The Anthony Family

Tell us about why you decided to join our community and send your child to HCCA?

HCCA’s mission statement immediately resonated with our family. We were looking for a school with a strong Christian foundation, a biblical world-view, a deep love for our country, and one that would spark an unquenchable desire to learn. We were also seeking to avoid schools that taught inappropriate content and implemented medical / mask mandates. HCCA checked all of the boxes so we jumped at the opportunity to enroll our 8 year old son.

What is your child’s favorite lesson, activity, or part of the day at HCCA?

Gunnar’s favorite part of the day is recess, the lesson, and the work cycle. His first answer was “I don’t have a favorite because I love all of it!”

In your experience, how is HCCA different from other schools?

Students at HCCA have the freedom to move around the facility, collaborate with children in other grades, explore natural interests, experience independence, develop strong critical thinking skills, pray together, and study God’s word. This creates an exciting learning environment that keeps the students engaged throughout the day and excited to learn.

Have you noticed anything different about your children since attending HCCA?

We’ve noticed incredible changes in our son after just a few months at HCCA. While the list of positive changes is lengthy, there are two in particular that are noteworthy. First, he has shown a strong desire to learn about God and study His word. We are seeing the formation of a strong Christian foundation - one that will give him the confidence and comfort to stand on truth as he encounters the secular world around him. Second, his demeanor and ability to deal with adversity has improved significantly. He’s more kind, caring, humble, and respectful. And when he encounters adversity, he’s handling it with a calm patience - something we’ve rarely seen in the past. The work that God is doing through HCCA and the students is nothing short of miraculous.

What would you say to a family considering joining the HCCA community and partnering with us to educate their child?

If the family’s core beliefs align with HCCA’s mission statement then I would absolutely encourage them to join. I’m convinced that HCCA’s platform is about as perfect as it can get and I would want others to share in the same amazing experience.

THE Greene FAMILY

Tell us about why you decided to join our community and send your child to HCCA?

Our older children have been in public schools for over a decade now. We naively believed that living where we do, the schools were mirroring our values and beliefs. While we understood that the public schools aren't Christian schools and didn't expect them to be teaching Biblical lessons, we were surprised to see lessons and messages that were antithetical to our morals and values. 2020 was a wakeup call, an eye opener, for us in many ways. We saw the curtain pulled back and realized that the situation in our schools was much more dire than we would have ever imagined. That began in us the search for something better and in doing so we found much more than that, we found the ideal.

What is your child’s favorite lesson, activity, or part of the day at HCCA?

We asked Gavin this question and he had a very puzzled look on his face. He asked, 'do I have to just pick 1?', and then said 'All of them!'. He couldn't choose! He loves the interaction with all of the other kids and the work cycle throughout the day. He's just excited to be there every day.

In your experience, how is HCCA different from other schools?

The answer to the question, 'what was your favorite part of the day' from our other kids as they've gone through other schools has always been either 'lunch' or 'recess'. To see Gavin so excited about every part of his day is truly a testament to how and what he's being taught. It's amazing to visit the classroom and see how the Bible and our Faith are the foundation of every lesson that is taught. Our Faith is not just expressed in a separate religious ed class, but is woven into everything. It's so natural and thoughtful and was so much more than what we had expected or hoped for.

Have you noticed anything different about your children since attending HCCA?

Gavin has always had a tender heart, but to see his heart softening even more to God has been amazing. He's always been social and has loved school from that perspective, but to see him engaged in his classwork and coming home to talk about math or science has been a real joy for us. To see him start carrying a Bible and wanting to get into it more has been awesome.

What would you say to a family considering joining the HCCA community and partnering with us to educate their child?

You won't regret it. Our youngest son will be joining Gavin next year too and we look forward to welcoming more families into this wonderful community.