Grace Academy

13321 Cearfoss Pike

Hagerstown, MD 21740

11 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-12
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on June 17, 2024

Grace has saved my daughter after the terrible educational effects of 2020 and the pandemic. She was way behind in reading as a first grader. Now going into fourth, she is almost up to grade level and Grace has given us everything needed for support and extra learning. The school administration is on point. We had a medical emergency and the school did everything right. If you are wanting your child to get extra care and support along with a solid moral base of life skills, I highly recommend Grace. Our three children go there and they all are thriving.
Submitted by parent on May 30, 2023

Our children attended Grace Academy for a few years in elementary, went to public school for a few years, and then returned to Grace Academy. Returning to Grace has been the best decision for our children. The staff and administration has been very supportive. Our children have been challenged academically, and spiritually. You can find things to complain about everywhere you go but what makes GA different is the desire to improve, make the necessary changes, and work to continue to offer the best education they can to their students. When I think about Grace these are the words that come to mind: Heart, Family, Growth, Determination, Vision, Community, Innovative, Loving,
Submitted by other on September 05, 2019

My granddaughter attends Grace and this school is excellent! It has very friendly staff, excellent teachers and enjoyable programs! All around great experience!
Submitted by parent on September 05, 2019

We LOVE Grace Academy! They have great (non-judgmental) Christian standards, excellent teachers, a wonderful administration and fantastic educational oversight. Their teachers are teaching what they should! If you are looking for a great Christian School, I urge you to check Grace out!
Submitted by parent on August 14, 2019

My daughter received an excellent education from caring and knowable teaching staff from kindergarten thru High School. She is now pursuing her PhD.
Submitted by parent on November 26, 2017

I'd give zero stars. The school has an ongoing student drug problem. My eldest chose not to attend his own graduation because of the horrible treatment he received from his fellow students at this "Christian" school. The staff claimed that they didn't know what was going on. Bull! In a school this small you would have to be willfully blind to not see the ongoing problems.This school is "Christian" in name only. Most of the staff and many students talk the talk but don't even try to walk the walk. They are mainly interested in money. My youngest no longer goes there. Like many others in his class the see the outright hypocrisy. Many in the remaining student body have little respect for the staff.There much better and more honest schools in the area.
Submitted by parent on May 15, 2014

As a previous reviewer has stated Grace Academy is incredibly misleading with "promises" posted on their website, as well as discussions of their resources for paraeducation during parent and child interviews before enrolling students. they also do not have a full time nurse employed in the event of a child with life threatening medical conditions. My daughter came from a public school with a 504 plan in place and I was assured it would continue to be met and modified while at Grace. We have struggled with all of her teachers on these accommodations. The quality of one-on-one support is DRASTICALLY lower than any public school in our area. Her grades have suffered based solely on the difference in small accommodations that were previously being met. We have another daughter who does not need any special accommodations and her experience at Grace Academy has been markedly different. Perhaps holding a private school to a public one was our mistake, but isn't that the reason to choose a private school? The communication from school is lacking to say the least and the "PTA" organization is cliquey and selective, not something you would think to find in a Christ centered school.
Submitted by parent on June 17, 2012

Grace Academy has been a wonderful place for our children, now ages 11, 9 and 7. It's academic excellence and biblical standards partnered with loving teachers who get to the heart of students is their central focus. We have been there 5 years and have seen the program immensely move forward positively due to the supportive leadership and staff at the school. The facility is beautiful and maintained with care. Technology is a huge focus with now Smartboards in most every room and online education is a requirement of its 2012 graduates. It is progressive and trying to offer academic rich opportunities for a smaller private school. Yes, a huge sacrafice to educate your kids privately but we only get one chance to raise children as parents. Highly recommended!
Submitted by other on June 17, 2012

As a former teacher, I have only praise for Grace Academy. From the headmaster to the principal to all the teachers, I have great respect. The students seem happy to go to school each day to learn in a loving, Christian environment. I like the rigorous academic standards coupled with their impressive technology program. The extra offerings like Lego Club, Math 24 and Chess Club make it fun for the kids. Their "Christian Soldier" offering each month in which the students recite Biblical passages and poetry from memory is quite impressive. The fact that parents can keep tabs on their child's progress online through Edline is quite convenient. All in all, I think that Grace has earned an A+!
Submitted by teacher on January 19, 2012

Grace Academy has been changing a lot and changing fast. Teachers are getting more and more professional development sessions and we are continuing to learn and grow in our professions. In the classroom there are hands-on acitivities, centers, high-interest novels, SmartBoards and other technology abounds, student clubs, and so much more are taking place at Grace Academy. The students and teachers are excited to come to school and to learn and grow in an atmosphere centered around God's word and love.
Submitted by parent on November 25, 2011

Several years ago, as "still" indicated on their website, they were stressing: "At Grace Academy, we realize that students grow at different rates. We utilize different models to help students grow. We draw upon the excellence and faithfulness of our staff to design reading models for each grade level and classroom needs every year. In designing our instruction, we always ask What is best for kids? " HOWEVER, this philosophy has since gone by the wayside! GA has succumbed to the temptations of the secular world, just as many of the churches of today. We, too, are searching for a CHRISTian school which sees our children as unique individuals and not walking dollar signs.