I have friends at other schools and sometimes we talk about how school is going. Whenever I talk about this place, I realize that I’m smiling. I’ve grown so much here—Wheaton Academy has been a big blessing for me.
COVID hit during my eighth grade year while I was at a public school, so it was a very weird time to be a student. But as soon as I came here, I felt like—“Wow, it’s just school again!”—which was amazing.
Obviously, It was hard to leave my friends, but have have found new friends here who really care about me. Wheaton Academy is a tight knit community. We love one another, we love Jesus, and we just do life together. My spiritual walk has really multiplied here because everything is connected to Jesus.
I was sad to leave friends at my old school, but I felt at peace as soon as I stepped onto Wheaton Academy’s campus. Everyone was very welcoming, the teachers and students all made it a positive experience for me because they were so warm and understanding.
The focus on faith here is huge for me. Spiritual life is really integrated into the curriculum, and conversations are really open and honest here. It’s totally different from my old school. I’ve been able to explore the Bible and bond with others over our spiritual journeys. Growth here is inevitable because you’re so surrounded by people who challenge and support you.
I started out at a different private school, but I came to Wheaton Academy because I felt I wasn’t getting my spiritual cup filled there. Here—it’s overflowing and I couldn’t be happier. The faculty here embody Christ. They’re mentors; they really work with you as an individual and push you to be the best version of yourself. I can feel God working through them to impact me, and they’re a huge blessing.
Coming in as a freshman was scary because I barely knew anyone. I was so worried about finding community, but I discovered that the people here are very welcoming. Wheaton Academy does a great job of setting the freshmen up in groups like Project IX and Advisory where they will find people who they naturally connect with and relate to.