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Resource Description
Ignite Christian Academy is the K-12 online school of Alpha Omega Publications. With multiple start dates each month, your family can decide when to begin enjoying the assurance of an accredited private school. Ignite Christian Academy also includes incredible teacher support and individualized learning plans, as well as dual credit for college and graduation ceremony opportunities. Choose from full-time enrollment or individual course enrollment.
Website: Ignite Christian Academy (formerly Alpha Omega Academy)
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Cons: Adjustment to a new way of learning with it being online
Grades Used: A-F System
Ignite has been an answer to prayer! We were looking for a a different option other than what the traditional Public school system had to offer for the Middle School years. I was a bit intimidated to take on homeschooling on my own and Ignite has been the best of both worlds. We love the flexibility, the support of teachers or tutoring when necessary, encouraging online community and teachers as well as subjects being taught from a biblical perspective. My son has become more independent, confident and enjoys being able work at his own pace. As a mom it has been a joy to see him blossom.
Cons: Have not found any
Grades Used: 6th and 7th
Ignite Christian Academy is absolutely an answer to prayer for our family. We are in full time ministry with very limited income, and we knew that we had to sacrifice for our daughter to attend an excellent Christian school. We have been enrolled for 2 school terms and are very thankful, our daughter loves school. She is excelling and enjoys school every day. We pray for the financial ability to see her all the way through to graduation.
Cons: Haven’t had one that has not been resolved
Grades Used: 4-5
Ignite Christian Academy is one of the best online schools around. Their faculty and staff are extremely outgoing and knowledgeable. They resolve any questions quickly for students and parents. Academic Advisers are professional and relatable. Some school systems are less willing to work with proactive parents. At Ignite they support student and parent communication, also parents awareness in academic standing before problems occur.
Grades Used: 8th grade
We are very thankful that we found Ignite Christian Academy for our son, who is in 8th grade. Our family went through a big transition last year when we temporarily moved in with Grandpa (95 years old) in a different state, and we continue to travel back to our home monthly. It was a blessing that our son could start school later and work at his own pace to adjust to our move and routine change. It was a new experience navigating online school, but the teachers and staff have been so helpful, and we love that our son is getting a Christian education!
Cons: I love everything about Ignite!
Grades Used: 7-10
We love Ignite! It has been a great fit for our family. We love the flexibility with our schedule and the ability to get a good, solid Christian education from home without the extra work of lesson planning and grading that regular homeschooling requires. If you are feeling the slightest nudge to try this online program, I encourage you to do it. You won’t regret it!
Cons: None
Grades Used: 9
I am so excited to put a review. I have homeschooled with Abeka curriculum for over 15 years. I wish I would have found this program sooner. My students actually have Licensed teachers to speak with. My students actually have other students to speak with everyday. I don't have to grade. I was wasting so many unnecessary time grading and teaching my child with Abeka and no support was the hardest. At Abeka a student or front desk person would help not an actual certified licensed teacher. I love this program. They have fun engaged classes were students meet and have fun with art classes, music classes , drama etc. I am so happy for my students. Please look into this school it will be the best transition you will ever make. Again, I wish I new sooner about this school. Its so organized
We use Ignite Christian Academy for our high schoolers. It was important to us, that our high schoolers graduated from an accredited program, this way, they can opportunity to qualify for scholarships. The last three years I have seen the program continue to strive for excellence and improvements, though they were more an adequate when we started. The teachers and counselors are engaging and host group activities and/or classes. We receive great communication regularly. They have a school social media connection platform. My students can always get help from kind teachers by scheduling an appointment or heading to the help room.
Cons: Some lessons and projects require more time to complete.
Grades Used: Highschool 11-12
The school provides a good Christian education at home. The teachers are very supportive and attentive towards my child's needs whenever he is stuck in his lessons. I was also updated weekly about my son's progress and things he should work on. However, some lessons and projects require more time to complete, especially if your child is still getting used to studying at their own pace. I would definitely recommend this school for homeschooling.
Cons: None
Grades Used: High School 9-12
Wonderful school. Ignite Christian Academy prepared my daughter for college and gave her back her confidence, which she had lost in a traditional brick and mortar school setting.
Excellent
Sorry, but no. I started my Freshman year here 4 years ago, I have to say, biggest regret. I wasted 4 years, I fell months behind because it truly was difficult to complete everything on time. You couldn’t work ahead if you hadn’t finished a project, which the projects sometimes would required a week of “results” to finish, so you’d fall behind a week in assignments till you finished your project. Tons of things that truly made learning feel like a chore instead of enjoying it. Teachers were not very kind. I love setting goals and working hard, but this academy stole my confidence for 4 years until I saw other reviews saying the work was a lot as well. To be fair, I did like that tests were not timed. Other than that, this academy is a no.
Cons: Everything/ false advertising
Grades Used: 5th
It’s not what I signed up for. I made it very clear that I’m a single mother who works from home and I can’t be his teacher. I was told my child would have live teachers that teach the curriculum. That’s why I was willing to pay so much. It is not true. You basically pay them to grade papers. Assignments are several sections of reading then they answer questions. Over and over then a test. If they want to communicate with there teacher they make an appointment. And you don’t really know if you need help until after you fail the test. It is very misleading. It is not working at your own pace. You have to complete the year when they say you’re supposed to complete it. You have 1 week after that date as a grace period or you fail. I could have signed up for online public school for free. Paying almost $300 a month for someone to grade papers is absurd. Unfortunately I signed a contract and we have to finish out the year. Now I know why they require a contract. I will never do this again!! Other schools have live teaching for $50 more. So disappointed!