Victory Christian Academy 1401 Griffin Road, Lakeland, FL 33810

"Victory is not a place for people of color. They are very degrading and insulting, and when called out they are very unapologetic and make a ton excuses that bear no logic. The head of the school, Karla Collins withdrew my daughter at the end of the 3rd non week grading period, being she was culturally insulting and called out on it. I told her how we as POC don’t take well to the statement she had made. Instead of her apologizing or just not saying it again, she repeated it as if she was making a grand gesture. My response to her was that she and her staff need a cultural sensitivity training class due to the many insulting statements made to and in reference to my child in her short period there. My suggestion made Karla furious, resulting in her telling me my daughter’s last day would be that Friday! It escalated quickly (on Karla’s behalf), resulting in me taking my daughter out that school that very minute being she was surrounded by Karla Collins, security, and other white staff members being she asked for her phone during this conversation, after being told they’ll call the cops on her."

"My son attended VCA through K3 and we loved every one of his teachers. He was very fond of them all and they did a wonderful job teaching about Christ. The staff was always very friendly and helpful. There was also a big emphasis on security, which I really appreciated. I would highly recommend this preschool!"

"My daughter has been attending Victory since before age 2. Now, ten years later, we are still extremely satisfied. The learning environment challenges students to be their best both spiritually and academically. Both the teachers and the administration at the preschool and the school are first class and have always been extremely professional. They obviously love what they do and it shows. As with any educational environment, children will excel when their parents are involved in the process. I would strongly recommend that your child attend Victory Christian Preschool or Victory Christian Academy. When you partner with Victory, your child will be prepared whatever life throws at them."

"I have been going to Victory Christian Academy for a total of 6 years now and plan to graduate from Victory. I can tell you personally that you will not find a school that has staff that cares more about the students and their well being. One time after school getting ready for a volleyball game, I cut my finger badly setting up a volleyball referee stand and the athletic director himself stayed with me until my parents got there and called after to make sure I was healing well. I can also tell you that these teachers are some of my most valued mentors. I can not tell you the amount of times I have stayed after class and had teachers stay well past the time they are supposed to leave, just to talk about my personal problems. Victory's administration are also wonderful people. They are constantly working with me to give me the most options for a better education; including new AP courses. The administration are a very hard working group of people, especially when it comes to the roles they play. But what I find amazing is that they always find time to talk to the student even when they are busy. We might be a small school, but I believe it is worth it with all of the care and attention to learning you get."

"I have two children that attend VCA. My husband and I are extremely satisfied with the fact that our children are actually taught a full-spread curriculum, and not just what is on and how to pass a statewide standardized test. We appreciate that our children "learn" every day. They are getting a top-notch education. Not only on the usual subjects, but also a spiritual education and life lessons. We feel that when our kids graduate from Victory Christian, they will stand head and shoulders above any of the other graduates of their respective years, and be ready to excel in whatever life and The Lord have planned next for them."