An exceptional school that graduates exceptional students in both academics and athletics. I have…read moretwo sets of nieces and nephews that have graduated from the school and they all received the best education in Springfield with large doses of heart and Catholic values. I couldn't be more proud of them. Together in Kindness, United in Faith.

I personally enjoyed my time at OTC. I attended here for a couple of semesters before graduating…read morewith an Associates Degree and transferring to a different school for my Bachelors, but to get so many basic credit hours out of the way and so cheaply with the low cost of tuition and the option to buy used books is incredible, and will save you so much money towards a four year degree. The college also offers trade school courses in cooking, automotive, and several other options, so it's not like you're stuck doing only Bachelors prerequisites. The biggest downsides would be the lack of parking during peak hours, and the need to take a standardized exit exam in order to get an Associates, but outside of that it's such a great school to get a quality degree and to massively help cut costs.

OTC is a community college funded strictly off tax payer; so why does tuition continue to rise?…read moreDon't get me wrong it is still much cheaper than other colleges, but the entire program needs an overhaul. Some teachers there are great, and supply amazing curriculum. Other teachers just keep adding more material to existing ones; making you do more for less point. Some teachers also seem like they are trying to prove something; such as trying to move onto a "real college" or that they are a value at the current one. Prepare to take classes that are demanding with unclear teachers who feel your 1000 word paper is worth 10 points.

The teachers, staff, and volunteers are amazing. They genuinely love and care for the students and…read moreas a parent we couldn't ask for anything more. Unfortunately, the current Principal Angela Stevens is not someone we trust with our child. If not for the love that the teachers have shown we would have already left. We are determined to finish the school year knowing that the teachers wouldn't let anything bad happen, and to ensure we don't interrupt our child's education but next year we will be at another school. In speaking with our child's teachers it's obvious we are not the only family with these concerns nor are we the first to voice our opinions. Unfortunately, it appears the school administration would rather keep an inept leader in place at the expense of everyone that walks through those doors each and every day.

July 2016. St. Joseph Catholic Academy is a treasure located in the downtown area of Springfield…read more The pre-K through 8th grade school has small class sizes, with a maximum of 16 students per grade. All the teachers are certified and experienced. My children have attended for years and I am extremely pleased at their progress. The students have physical education, computers, Spanish, public speaking, art, vocal and instrumental music. The religion education program is appropriate for most Christian traditions. There is a very high percentage of non-white students and 3 teachers from central and south America.The variable, income-based tuition rates make the education a great value. If you are looking for excellence, look no further.

My kids have been students at GCA for 8 years now. It is an awesome school that focuses on a solid…read moreBiblical education and certainly does not leave out academics too. The administration and teachers are excellent and I would highly recommend this school to any Christian family that is looking for schooling options for K4-12

We are back for our second year and do not plan to leave until the graduation cap is thrown in the…read moreair. We love sending our son to GCA. The teachers are wonderful, the administrator is great and very hands on and "in the mix' so to speak. Our son thrives at school in this environment. Thank you GCA!

Doyle and his crew worked hard to get me through the program. I cannot thank them enough for the…read morepatience it took to teach me my maneuvers. Anyone else would have given up on me, but the Clements made it happen. Thank you for a great experience, Paula McCullough Woodrome

I have no clue how this place has good reviews, I attended and they didn't teach our class anything…read morethey just said read the state CDL book.4 out of 5 failed the permit test when we went back to school thinking we might review and learn we were told to just sit in class and read the book again our teacher wasn't even their. One guy decided to quit he was told he's not allowed to leave I had an emergency and said I'd be back the next day before I got back to housing I was locked out and owner told me it doesn't work that way they had no intention of letting me inside to even get my meds until I assured them I'd be back the next day. And we t off on me for leaving my door unlocked when I left when I was never given a key or code to the door and wasn't a problem till they suspected I was quitting I had every intention of returning until I was told I wasn't allowed to leave and that it doesn't work that way. All they seemed to care about was getting that grant money no matter what I do not recommend this school I've already enrolled into another school that said they get a lot of ppl who've left this school I'm referring to the one in Lebanon but they own one in neosha aswell

My son is normally so shy and nervous in groups, but within minutes of being in his class at…read moreKindermusik with Ellen, he came out of his shell and had a blast. The education and activities are age appropriate, and the class moves quickly from one activity to the next to keep busy little hands and minds engaged and happy. Ellen is a wonderful teacher who connects with the kids, recognizing each child's strengths and weaknesses and working with those. Plus, Kindermusik has been just a wonderful fun, bonding experience for me and my son. I highly recommend this for parents of all babies, toddlers, and preschoolers!

Excellent caring staff who treat you like family. The staff is open and friendly, and are so loving…read moretowards my child. My child is not an extrovert and initially had a hard time being left, but all who worked here have always communicated to me how she was doing. I always know she is in good hands! Great place to leave your kids!