Liberty Traditional School

Our family loves Liberty. It is a great school with great leadership. My children look forward to going to school and have developed great friendships. Liberty's principal is stable and sets high standards for the students of the school. This is a school that also encourages family involvement.
--Submitted by a parent

I would STRONGLY caution parents new to the area from sending their children to this school. We recently moved and after less than 3 weeks class time, I received a notice in the mail that my son is in danger of being held back without ever receiving outreach from the school via a phone call or a meeting request that doesn't become part of his perm record! This is after a stressful move and right in the middle of the holidays. Hes been out of school due to breaks and holidays more than hes been in class.Very insensitive in my opinion and he is 13...already feeling out of place. I'm all about grades, but when teachers fail to pick up a phone and start slipping pieces of paper into children's permanent records after 3 weeks when they are brand new and at the awkward teenage stage, after a move and during the holidays... WE are failing! There is no compassion at this school, you are up to par or you're not and you don't get a chance to explain. He got nothing less than a C at his last school, I read the reviews and went with LTS. BIG mistake, there are many schools to choose from in the area. I'll be considering these options while I await the meeting - which isnt until next week.
--Submitted by a parent

LTS has a challenging academic curriculum and offers choir and sports among other options. The faculty truly care about each students' success and provide individual attention as needed. LTS is an excellent school.
--Submitted by a parent

My kids currently go to school at Liberty. The curriculm seems to be right on and they are focused on education and strive for students to accept more than average. I don't like the very strict uniform policy. I understand the concept but it is over the top if a kid has a tiny emplem on their shirt (i.e. a Nike swoosh, osh kosh, etc.) My son accidently wore jean shorts one day and they made him change them immediatly into a school owned pair of khaki shorts. I understand not having pockets all over pants in reagrds to school safety, but a pair of carpenter pants are not allowed. The grading scale is different than most, you can't receive an "A" unless you earn a 94% or higher, "B" is an 86% or higher, etc. Kids are not allowed to enter the classroom with a jacket that isn't solid red, white, or blue. It's a little too conservative, but they also keep structure so pick your poison I suppose. Some teachers are amazing (Ms. Corradi) and some (Ms. Crisp) have zero patience for kindergatners who are still trying to adjust to structure and disciplines. She is better suited for high school and will not be patient with kids perhaps slower learning things. Needs more arts and sports there.
--Submitted by a parent

A great school. I tutor students from many schools but always enjoy kids from this school which seems more concerned with a good education than most other typical schools. The last poster seems a bit too concerned about their child being "stressed out" over grades and discipline. It used to be in our generation that we were all stressed out by that but we learned something in school. This attitude, all too common these days, is one of the reasons for a high (30% in some places) high school dropout rate and why states have had to lower academic standards. The idea of recognizing kids for trying but not for success is very poor preparation for adult jobs. Companies are now getting stuck with younger employees (as opposed to the older generations) who expect rewards, raises and promotions whether or not they perform well on the job. Result: many are disciplined at work or just terminated.

After two years at Liberty we are choosing to leave. It does have a great program, but my son was a little more stressed out over grades and trying to stay out of trouble than a good natured, 6-year-old should. We felt like praise was given more for getting 100% on tests, than just trying your best and striving for self-improvement. We also felt that giving out weighted grades was a bit intense and intimidating for an elementary student. It is a good school, just not for us.
--Submitted by a parent

My children have attended Liberty for four years. Over that time the campus has gon through many changes, however the excellent education has not changed. With growth this campus has evolved into a well rounded and beautiful experience for my daughters. I have both a high learner and a lower learner and both have grown in this school with teachers who truely care, on a campus small enough where they did not get lost. Thank you Liberty!
--Submitted by a parent

I went to this school 6-8th grade, and im not saying I dont like just cause, the teachers are good, but the dress code is so strict, you accidently have your shirt hanging out even a bit and they write you what they call a bip, I am now a sophmore in high school, and if you want your child dissiplined than ok, but if not do not go here
--Submitted by a student

I feel that Liberty Traditional School is a great school. My son enjoy going and has learned so much. I have recommended to all my family.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is now in second grade and I am extremely happy with the school. The levels of academic integrity and parental involvement are outstanding!
--Submitted by a parent