5 Practical Ways to Help Your Child Handle Peer Pressure
When parents hear the term “peer pressure,” their minds often go to the teenage years, but it’s important to recognize how children of all ages can be influenced by those around them. Equally noteworthy — not all peer pressure is harmful. Positive peer pressure often motivates children to improve their behavior, adopt beneficial habits, and […]
Navigating Middle School Dating: The Pros and Cons of Preteen Relationships
There are many things that can keep Christian parents up at night, and most would agree that their child’s first love interest is high on that list. Whether you’ve already established dating ground rules around dating or are praying you won’t need to for several more years, it’s important to create a game plan that […]
5 Shattered Myths About Private Christian High Schools
As a parent, you know that high school will be a momentous time in your teen’s life. As they enjoy the last bit of childhood and look ahead to the future with great anticipation, the right environment makes all the difference. Parents have many frustrations with public schools today. Some feel that the academics are […]
5 Things Elementary-Aged Kids Don’t Need
Every stage of parenting has its own set of blessings and challenges. When your child was an infant, you were probably consumed with sleep schedules, developmental milestones, and spending as much time as you could bonding. The preschool years were filled with social growth, emotional regulation, and budding independence. Now, your child is in elementary […]
- January 19, 2023
- Blog
5 Reasons Families Love Our After-School Care Program at WCA
If you are a working parent, you’re probably always thinking about the best environment for your child when they’re not with you. During these formative years, a child’s learning atmosphere plays such an important role in their development. Naturally, you’re looking for a school where they will be surrounded by caring teachers, positive friendships, and […]
Looking at Private & Public Wake County Schools? Explore WCA
As a parent, the public vs. private school decision can be a difficult one. You’re considering tuition, curriculum, after school programming, and more. And you want to get it right, because you know the influence your child’s school environment has on their character development and their interest in learning. To help you weigh the pros […]
- October 7, 2020
- Blog / High School Student Spotlights / Student Spotlights
Spotlight on Jonathan Durham
Recent graduate Jonathan Durham is the definition of an all-around student! He became part of the Wake Christian Academy family as a freshman, and accomplished a lot during his years at WCA. Jonathan became an Eagle Scout at the age of 13, upon completion of his final service project, to build benches and a sign […]
- September 18, 2020
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Student Spotlight: Jadon Cordell
Many Wake Christian students used their time and talents to bless others over the summer. More time at home inspired creative ways to serve others and even earn extra income. WCA Junior Jadon Cordell not only tackled new projects in recent months – he now has a growing woodworking business! Jadon learned about woodworking at […]
- July 27, 2020
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WCA Receives Generous Gift
We had some special visitors recently, with a generous gift for our school! Admissions Liaison Dr. Jacob Huang of Jacob International and several students enrolled in our International Student Program delivered boxes of face masks for our students, faculty and staff. The families of our international students handled shipment to the United States, while Dr. […]
- June 3, 2020
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Graduation 2020
Wake Christian Academy’s 2020 Graduation took place in a different way, as current restrictions prohibited gathering for our traditional ceremony. School leaders sought a creative solution, and decided that a drive-in ceremony was the best way for our graduates to be “together” to celebrate their special night. The threat of rain and social distancing guidelines […]