Gethsemane Lutheran School

My children have gone to GLS for 5 years now and we love it. The school is small enough that my inattentive "flakey" child gets the attention she needs, but the curriculum is still challenging and advanced. The school is also very affordable for a private school. It costs about half what a normal private school costs.
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Gethsemane is unique, as it offers school and daycare at the same location for 2 years old through 8th grade. My daughter is entering her second year here, starting pre-K. I have been consistently impressed with the range of learning and activities, the caring outreach of the school community, and the quality of schooling provided. This school is amazing, and I have every intention of both of my children attending through 8th grade.
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We did not enjoy our time at this school and found the administration to be very uncaring and difficult. They only seem to care about the money and not the child. We would never recommend this school. There are far better choices out there for your children.
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Our children have attended Gethsemane for the past seven years. We love the school and especially the staff. Like all people they are not perfect, but they truly love the students and strive to do their best every day. The staff have always been accessible and have helped our daughters with any help they have needed. GLS rates very high academically. They have a great sports program and all students may participate if they meet the age requirements. We highly recommend this school to anyone who want their children to be educated in a secure and caring environment.
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My child recently finished 8th grade at Gethsemane with not only an excellent education, but more importantly proud to be a Christain. She have experience the kindness and understanding of staff members and teachers along with encouragement and support. We would highly recommend Gethsemane to any family seeking an excellent academically challenging education with strong Christain teachings
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At first look Gethsemane has been a good school academically, spiritually, and socially. However, the adults may benefit from some reeducation in communication skills and manners. There's nowhere I've found in the Bible that says authority figures can't speak to children with kindness or basic words like 'please,' 'thank you,' 'good job!' Unfortunately, while we will continue our children's' elementary years here, we aren't willing to recommend it to others.
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We have found this little school has provided an outstanding opportunity for personal and academic growth for our sons. It has helped two average boys to succeed well above the National Levels for their grades. Further they are two years ahead in their math program. It has a warm, family environment. Where the young little kids know all the big kids by being a 'book buddy.' The school has a fun and growing athletic program as well. Both of my boys are able to play an instrument, play in school sports and compete academically. This is a very positive opportunity for young people to grow up with a Christ centered education.
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My child has had great opportunities academically and extra curricular at Gethsemane Lutheran. She has maintained High Honor Roll, co-captain of one of her sports team and was selected to be one of our students will be performing on stage at ASU Gammage for a traveling Broadway production. The staff has a great deal of experience and bring the best out in each student.
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Gethsemane Lutheran School offers a terrific education and has high moral/Christian standards that are passed on to the children by way of daily prayer and weekly Chapel services during the school day. The school family/community is a close knit family environment which carefully guides the children and supports them throughout their education. My children have attended now for 2 years and the teachers are loving and caring Christians who obviously love what they do and love the children as their own. Parents are encouraged to participate in the activities offered as well as the chapel services and ongoing fundraisers. Class sizes are small and the teachers are experienced. I love Gethsemane.
--Submitted by a parent

We have been very satisfied with the education our daughter has received at Gethsemane Lutheran School. The staff is caring and professional, with all students and parents.
--Submitted by a parent