Bethel Christian School

It's a good school but I still prefer public school than this due to many reasons

I used to attend this school and found out instantly that the teachers are very condescending and hypocritical (at times). The main principle is very nice and receptive if you can get passed the assistant principle/staff to talk to him who are not at all receptive. The kids were very easy going and it was somewhat easy to make friends although there is a lot of drama especially in the 6th-8th grade.. not so much HS because no on is left. I cant say I ever enjoyed any of my time there. Every since I left my school years were allot more eventful and fun and I actually enjoyed my teachers classes.

BCS prepared my son to do well at UC Santa Barbara. He just finished pre-med studies... he is on his way to medical school to Virginia in the fall. He entered in Kindergarten and graduated in 12th grade. The academic and moral foundations were laid at Bethel Christian School. Great School!!! :)
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Staff and teachers are rude and condescending to both parents AND children, while they maintain a serious lack of sensitivity to childrens needs (even when children are injured), highly unorganized.

I love Bethel Christian school. My daughter has been there since pre-school and it came with high recommendations from a few people I work with. They have kids who have graduated & still attend for their entire school years. I took notice of how well mannered & smart I thought their kids were.
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Our daughter attended Kindergarten, and absolutely loved it, and learned a ton! We absolutely adore Mrs. Harris [Teacher] and Mrs. Cameron [TA], and are grateful that they were a part of our daughter's education, and hopefully will our son's instructor when he enters Kindergarten this Sep.
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My child has attended this school for 6 years, beginning in preschool and we have had good years and bad years. Lately, the school seems more about social advancement than academia and there is little focus on family values. Anywhere you go, there will undoubtedly be politics but it's overwhelmingly so here. If you like that small school, clicky environment feel then knock yourself out. We are moving our child asap!
--Submitted by a parent

Not great. The 17 student average deceptive. Elementary not so. 2009-2010 Second grade has 30 students. No foreign language. TA are part time only! Elementary principal not very receptive.
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Some classes are very large. 2nd grade has 30 students and there is only one Second grade class. TA are part time only. Imagine one teacher with 25 to 21 students. The advertised 17 average takes into account the very small classes for junior high and high school. Elementary school is not so. Every year there is a casualty: one grade level that is combined for whatever reason. 2009-2010: Second grade. Principal at elementary level not very receptive. Overall not happy with the curriculum. Very rigid. Unhappy with the Part-time TA.
--Submitted by a parent

I think Bethel is one of the best schools in the AV area. When I first enrolled my children it was with reservation. But after 3 years, I'm convinced that it was the right choice. We've since moved out of state and I wish I could have packed up the school and brought it with us. We miss it very much. Great academics and a very warm, family-like atmosphere.
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