Veritas Christian Academy

17 Cane Creek Road

Fletcher, NC 28732

21 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 26, 2025

If your child requires learning support, I strongly advise against sending them here. My daughter has ADD/ADHD, and our experience with this school has been extremely disappointing. We were assured that they could accommodate children with learning disabilities, but that has not been our experience. For three years, I have repeatedly requested reasonable accommodations to support my daughter's learning, yet these requests have consistently been ignored. We had hoped for a positive experience from middle school through high school, but unfortunately, both my daughter and I are left feeling frustrated and disheartened. Additionally, the school environment is very cliquish and judgmental, which has only added to our challenges. I have personally been disrespected and bullied by the middle school principal. I cannot recommend this school for anyone seeking a supportive and inclusive educational environment for children with learning differences. We will NOT be attending this school for high school!!
Submitted by other on June 06, 2023

I have had two children at Veritas for 4 years. My kids come home excited to share what they have learned and the experiences they have had - exploring in the many acres of woods, watching chicks hatch, learning to garden, learning a new piece on the piano or showing off an incredible piece of art. It is academically rigorous but without the heavy pressure of solely performing academically. Veritas truly focuses on the whole child. They are excited to go to school each day and it is clear their teachers love them and truly know them. They are learning to take in and appreciate the world around them and are in a constant state of wonder. They are in a wholesome environment and I couldn’t ask for more.
Submitted by parent on March 21, 2023

Administration has their own agenda and as long as you don’t interfere or disagree with it then you will not have issues. If issues arise that they become involved in, there is no desire on the board’s part to listen to the complaints and work to resolve issues. They are a dysfunctional board, original members since the founding of the school, and are in desperate need of being replaced by healthier individuals who are more attuned to the needs of the school and who want to see it flourish with Christ- like leadership.
Submitted by parent on January 28, 2020

I have found to maximize my children's experience at Veritas was for me to get more involved in the school. The school offers many opportunities to do this: From Volunteering, to attending school functions, to supporting the sports programs, to actively participating in prayer for the school. If you desire to invest in your child's growth, both academically and spiritually, the opportunities for you are present at this school.
Submitted by parent on September 29, 2018

Excellent! The teachers and administration are top notch and they truly care about the students. I couldn't ask for a better education for my kids, nor a more nurturing, loving environment. I would highly recommend Veritas to anyone who desires a loving, Christ-centered education for their children.
Submitted by parent on July 26, 2018

What facades as an esteemed, Christian school based in classical education is really an excessively expensive institution lacking proper leadership, Christian core values, true academic challenges, and a hand on educator and peer bullying.
Submitted by parent on April 14, 2018

I could not recommend this school to a friend.
Submitted by other on January 09, 2018

Veritas Christian Academy is the true model of Christian classical education. VCA is truly a special place: a community. The teachers genuinely care about the students and one another. Class sizes are intimate and allow for students to build camaraderie and receive intentional instruction and attention. Veritas embodies truth in curriculum, thought, word, and deed. Students experience life and light in the classroom. They learn responsibility and how to think for themselves. I feel very fortunate to have been a student and now to be employed at VCA.
Submitted by parent on October 14, 2017

Veritas Christian Academy is a true model of the classical, Christian education. With that in mind, teachers are not teaching for a standardized test at the end of the year. Teachers are teaching the students to not only read, but more importantly they are teaching them grammar and the skills needed to write coherent papers. VCA takes its curriculum very seriously, and the teachers are approachable and supportive. I feel as though VCA is a true college preparatory school. They also offer many other resources such as no-cut athletic teams where children can learn the value of teamwork. In addition, they have an extraordinary drama and arts program available. I feel very fortunate that my 3 children and our family are a part of this welcoming VCA community.
Submitted by parent on April 15, 2014

We are just completing our first year at Veritas at the elementary level and have had an extremely positive experience. The reading and math program is excellent. My child is surrounded by well-behaved, well-disciplined peers who love learning, and intelligent and professional teachers who care deeply about their students' academic and personal growth. I love being able to drop my child off in the morning knowing that he will be safe, he will be cared for, and he will be learning. I addition I've been impressed with the art and music instruction, the level of parental involvement, and the benefits of being in a school with older kids, which has been surprisingly fun and a source of pride for my son (going to Varsity basketball games, wearing the same uniform as the "big kids", having a middle school aged "spirit buddy", etc...). We feel blessed to be a part of this community.
Submitted by parent on February 13, 2014

Great school. No complaints. My child loves the school. The education is great. It is a very supportive environment. I wish I went there as a kid.
Submitted by parent on January 28, 2014

Veritas has flaws just like any other, but it's honestly a great school. I admit it's much harder for transfer students or kids who came from looser schools, but the academics are amazing. It's difficult but the teachers are SO personal and everyone genuinely care for your child, not only academically but in everything. It's such a tight nit group of students and teachers, when my daughter's best friend was diagnosed with cancer, the entire school prayed for her on a loop. They organized prayer times for her and everyone pitched in to help. Everyone is united and like a family. Our children were so lucky to have the opportunity to be part of it.
Submitted by parent on January 13, 2014

Veritas has been a family to our three children who attend. This is our 11th year there and we have been extremely happy with the quality of education, dedication of the faculty and staff, and the devotion given to the hearts of our children. It has been impressive to see the whole trivium process of the classical education transform our children into independent learners. At Veritas it is more than just learning the set curriculum, the students there actually learn how to be learners! They learn how to think through, process, and debate information. These are skills that are not being taught in other non classical private or public schools where technology is beginning to do most of the thinking for them. The teachers are always available to discuss a concern and give extra help where needed. They truly seem to care about my children and want to see them succeed. I highly recommend Veritas Christian Academy.
Submitted by other on October 15, 2013

Please do your research before enrolling your children at VCA. If it seems to good to be true....it is. As of this school year, we are no longer enrolled at VCA and are finally having a positive school experience for our children and our family. So happy!!
Submitted by other on October 14, 2013

While it is true that Veritas has some flaws, the things said that were highly negative were very incorrect. I have been at Veritas for 8 years now, and I have loved it! The staff neither "Manhandles" the students, nor are they unresponsive. If a student needs help, all that they have to do is ask! The teachers are helpful, kind, and caring. If a student fails to use the tools which they have at their disposal, than it is the student's fault, not the teacher's! And 'No individual grading curve..." false. In lower school, this case might be true- seeing as how the lower school is not in any way a fair representation of any high school. Once in high school, individual work is just as important as group work, and therefore, the individual grading curve is more prominent. Now, while it may be expected that my review is jaded by my bias for my school, I can assure you that it is not! At my school I am one of the most critical of it's beliefs and teachings. But the fact that I am biased and still giving these compliments leads to the conclusion that my review is more than valid. And that is a prime example of a logical argument, for those of you who lack faith in the logic taught at VCA
Submitted by parent on September 18, 2013

Veritas has been perfect for our children. One of our children has graduated and become very successful in college and life, in part because of the education received at Veritas. The school is for anyone who believes that you don't have to give up academics to learn in a Christian environment. Veritas provides both. High school students have the option of AP classes as well as honors and standard courses. There are SAT prep classes. The college counselor is excellent at helping students through the college application process. ALL of the faculty and staff treat the students with respect and create a safe and loving environment, pre-k all the way to graduation. One thing that strikes me as my children move through those awkward pre-teen and teen years is that the students really support each other. No, they aren't all best buddies. But they are caring and supportive of each other in ways not typically seen in middle and high school elsewhere. It's a truly beautiful thing to see the students growing in this environment. I can't imagine my children thriving like this anywhere else.
Submitted by parent on September 11, 2013

My children are receiving an excellent education at VCA, but I especially appreciate the fact that the goal of the Classical education goes beyond just learning - the Classical model seeks to teach my children how to think critically in every subject, and to develop a lifelong love of learning. When you learn how to learn and learn to LOVE learning, then you go beyond just being a student - you become developed as a whole person. I love this "bigger picture" model of education that sets VCA apart from other private and Christian schools in the Asheville area.
Submitted by parent on August 25, 2013

My daughter, has attended two schools and two summer camps subsequent to our relocation to the Asheville/Arden area last June. Veritas represents the first occasion upon which both my child and my family have enjoyed a sense of unity, warmth, acceptance and a feelling of inclusion. Staff and parents alike have extended themselves to ensure that both my child and family have are welcomed as she embarks upon another level of her academic and spirtual experience.
Submitted by parent on May 03, 2012

I am a parent with a child currently attending VCA. My child has been with this school for the past five years. After reading reviews, I felt compelled to address these with the TRUTH.This is an amazing place with an incredibly dedicated and loving faculty. Corporal punishment has NEVER been used and grace-centered discipline is always practiced. The leadership is accessible and kind. Communication is fabulous (newsletters every Monday, email every week, Parent web, mandatory and at-will conferences, same day call back, etc.) The school has an excellent teacher retention and has had the same logic team in place for years. The building is an older building with beautiful classical appeal and A/C and heat througout. An asbestos report is available upon request, indicating no problems and no lead paint or mold...period. Students in High School may not use cell phones during the school day but certainly may after school. The school does NOT conduct bag checks. The school does have a program for students with high-funtioning autism and these students (2 in the entire school) are in the classroom with one-on-one support. Christians should support those with special needs.
Submitted by parent on September 13, 2011

When you first visit this school, you may be impressed by the academic philosophy. Learning Latin beginning in 3rd grade will help with those SAT scores, right? And they will show you examples of the students' writing and the literature list. But all that is useless because the attitude of the faculty and staff is demeaning and even damaging to the students. When you have the 1st grade teacher referring to that 1st grade year as "boot camp", you know you have a problem. The staff manhandles the children. My child was bruised by a staff member. Whats worse is that the school allows for no indicidual learning curve--if you are ahead, you are out of luck. If you are behind, the staff will try to lanel you as dyslexic or ADHD and recommend medication. Be sure to ask how many children there are on medication for ADHD. It's been 3 years since we were at the school and my child is still affected by the terrible experience we had there. Confidence was destroyed and we lost about a year of education. Thankfully we are making up for it now, but it was an expereince I would not wish on anyone.