Bradshaw Christian School

The teachers are wonderful. I had read other reviews about children that are struggling will not get help, I have to say I have 3 children attending the middle school and the teachers are going out of their way to help the one child that is struggling. ( Tutoring during lunch hours, after school tutoring) I love this school, the teachers are amazing. It's not perfect, but my children are happy and learning in a wonderful environment.
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Not good for our student who was a preschooler. A horrible experience with the teaching staff. Sad and very disappointed in the preschool administration. All teachers should be trained in Diversity..,I will never ever recommend BCS to any parent! And when asked why? I will share my horrible experience regarding our student.! Parents be aware & listen to your children when they come home and tell you about their day at BCS!
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Our son has attended Bradshaw ever since he was in pre-school. We love the school, the teachers and the administrators. We have found the staff to be loving and compassionate with the students, and very professional. I work for a school district, yet I choose to have my son at Bradshaw, where he is not only receiving an excellent academic education, but also receives Biblical teaching and has the Christian lifestyle modeled for him by his teachers. But parents need to remember that this is a Christian private school, and a key reason many parents choose Bradshaw is because they teach and affirm basic Christian doctrine as well as teach academics. So if parents or students live lifestyles or promote beliefs that conflict with those teachings, they should not be surprised when the school takes appropriate action. If a parent or student does not agree with the religious teachings at Bradshaw, it may be that this is not the school for you. Just don't try to make the school change to fit your beliefs, because it will not work. God willing, our son will stay at Bradshaw until he graduates high school!
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We took both our kids out of this school. We have other famlies coming with us. I cannot comment on this school, But I can say we are very disapointed!!! Stay tuned to your local and national media!!!
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I have sent two sons to Bradshaw Christian High School. The best thing about this school is the positive safe environment, which is why I gladly pay for a private school when public schools are free. The amount of homework greatly depends on how many college level courses they take and the speed of the individual student. I my case my second son took about 1/2 the time for the same class workload (10 versus 20 hours/week). Each student will have credit for about 6 college classes when done. The students were homeschooled before they entered, and I love how classmates and teachers reached out to them. I've seen great friendships form along racial and economic lines. Expect the students to hear a Christian message and be taught those values in most classes, which I think is a big plus. Teachers and coaches care about my kids. Even in this economy the school continues to grow. They do hold students accountable for their actions, another plus. If you as a parent spend time at a function, you will be impressed by how these young adults are kind and personable.
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We are currently on our 8th year at BCS. My girls are in 5th and 7th grades, with academics above grade level. The teachers have been absolutely amazing! The homework has been fair. No complaints with the work. I agree with the other comments about the administration. There is A LOT of nepotism. They are narrow-minded. I'm a gay dad with a master's degree in education, yet unable to volunteer as a teacher or be involved in leadership because of my sexual orientation. I'm conservative and in a committed relationship, but because my partner is not female, and of course we don't have have the option to get married, we are excluded from being too involved. I stay because my kids are doing amazing. I love the fact that I've known the other parents all these years and, as my kidsapproach the dating years, I like the fact that I know the boys' families already. The tuition at BCS is cheaper than other schools. It's expensive, but it's a private school.
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I'm a Father of two girls at this school. For one, our 2 year old, this is her first school or childcare experience. Our other Daughter is in one of the Kindergarden classes at this school. This is our first year at this school and it is only 2 months into the 2011 school year. I first want to disclaim that I have no ties or affiliations with this school and this review is real and uninfluenced (because I have read other school reviews that I was highly suspicious of both positive and negative). I'm very happy with the school class sizes. Our 2 year old daycare has as many as 3 teachers for less than 20 children. Kindergarden is less then 20 kids for the teacher. Maybe it's the uniforms but the kids just look better also. Theres no troubled looking kids (scraggily dressed, messy hair, unhappy etc). All kids have a smile and get along etc. My kids come home happy also. Flexibility is awesome, I can drop off my kids as early as 6:30 am and pick up as late as 6 pm. Fortunately we don't have to leave our kids 11.5 hours but it's a nice option and the cost is the same. Value is evident; daycare is cheaper here than most other locations we checked and potty training is included.
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The school is a true example of how discrimination has taken over school systems. The student handbook states that the school is a non-discriminatory environment-- but excludes sexual orientation. Sexual orientation other than heterosexual is listed as an "immoral" act worthy of disciplinary action and/or being excused from attendance at Bradshaw Christian High School. My son was expelled from the school merely because he stated that homosexuals shouldn't be discriminated against-- and the expressing his opinion on this "immoral" action was enough to be expelled and excused from coming back. My son is not a homosexual but was merely expressing his opinion that HATE shouldn't be taught in the classroom.
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We are starting our second year at BCS, and couldn't be happier to have our son out of the public school system. He was not be challenged in public schools, and was being bullied. Now, he's being challenged academically, treated with respect from the administration, teachers and his peers, and is in a safe, loving and welcoming environment. The sports programs are wonderful, there is a strong arts department, the text books are current, brand new, and there are enough for every student. Homework takes no more than an hour on an average night, and sometimes up to two hours. My son is bi-racial and I've never seen, heard or even been given the impression that there is any racism from anyone on the campus. I have no problem with the fundraisers since the money is used to improve the school, and I love being able to volunteer in many areas of the school. Enrolling my son at BCS was one of the best decisions, and I couldn't be happier with the education, and closer relationship with Jesus that he is getting. Roll, Pride, Roll!
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We love BCS. Our child is in a quality enviornment with good morals and balance. Certainly the cost and constant fundraisers are tough but the investment is well worth it. Academically...pretty good but as an earlier post commented, if you are struggling there is little support. I think my child would be worse off in the EG public system although probably posting better grades. There is a lot of homework and lack of support for those struggling, the expectations are quite high however my child loves BCS and has made wonderful friendships. Another ealier post made comments about racism among the administrators; I have never hears anyone making racist remarks and it's a good thing I haven't. It's true, sometimes it feels like there is a click with the administrators (close-knit family/friends) but the heart of BCS is not them but the families that surround our children. I have never seen such a supportive network at this large scale. You should see how many families attend academic events in comparison to much larger schools. There is good and bad in everything but the balance scale still leaves me saying...we will too be a BCS alumni family. Go Pride!
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This school is not meant for ANY children (families) of color, racist attitudes and behaviors exist. On numerous occasions parents made derogatory statements and comments towards African Americans; one particular member of the school s tight knit family used the N word. The school also allowed a Conferate Flag to be printed in the 2010 year book. When questioned about it, the school administration said it was an oversight but never issued a formal apology beyond an email. I truly believe most Bradshaw Christian staff desires to educate children, I just do not believe the administration knows how to deal with race issues surface, particularly when it s among their own. It seems almost a contradiction to say my daughter academically and socially thieved at Bradshaw. Yet, both years she attended the school, she connected with her peers and a several teachers, establishing friendships that continued into college. Every organization brings good and bad points to the table. I just felt the administration tolerant racism.
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We were at this school for several years and left for a variety of reasons. It is a small school with a small view of the world. School adminstration and teachers are not selected for their education or experience. Those in charge of the school are from a small tight knit family/group- teachers outside of that "group" soon leave the school. When we left we found our children were behind in academics.
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My daughter attends Bradshaw Christian and our family does like the school. I do think it has a better than average academic program and the teachers are great. However, I have to agree with all the previous posts about struggling students. If your child needs extra help with subjects or struggles in any way, BCS is not the school for you. They are mostly interested in students who excel immediately and don't have a lot of time for those who don't.
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GET READY FOR TONS ANDTONS OF HOMEWORK! I like the school, but we will not be returning with our students next year. Our fourth grader has on average at least three to four hours of homework each night. Our student is a good student, I can't imagine how long students who may be struggling a bit must spend. The amount of homework assigned in fourth grade is absolutely ridiculous. I am trying to figure out what my son is doing in school all day if he is coming home with this much homework. We don't want our younger two children to have to experience such a negative amount of homework, so we will not stay with the school.
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Bradshaw Christian is AWESOME - academics and athletics! The teachers are excellent and work well with the students. I feel the school instills discipline and the motivation needed for a student to achieve his/her goals, and offers a high standard education to prepare students for college. The campus is attractive and continues to grow. The baseball field donated by former major league Greg Vaughn is one of the best in Sacramento. The athletic department is phenomenal! The teams are strong in many areas, and quit frankly of the best being well conditioned and disciplined. The discipline and family oriented feel of this school is worth the $$$ and sacrifice.
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The teachers have been great and have really worked to challenge my child academically and socially. The new pre school director is a woman and has been a woman for as long as the pres school has existed so the recent poster who gave the school one star really doesn't seem to be in touch with the administration at the pre school.
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I use to love this school base on the fact that when my kid started class the teachers would allow us to drop him of early or pick him up late, since they know that their parents need to work, his old teachers is the best!!!. Now with the new Preschool Director and his new teachers my respect for them dropped. They wont allow me to drop him of early or pick him up early or late. It has to be on time or I have to pay extra $5 per everytime i drop him of early or pick him up late. So that means extra $10 per day. His teachers has attitude problem against my cousin who dont mind dropping and picking him up at school. I am pulling him out of BCS because of the n Preschool Director and to his new teacherfor now showing compasion to the parents.
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I think the school means well, and the teachers too. Unfortunatley, I don't know that the teachers have the ability to deal with students that struggle in class. I know the parents need to be involved in their childs learning as well; however, when you address it with the teachers it seems as they don't have any solutions. Also, all testing of your child still goes through the public school system. Our son has gone there for 3 years, held back once and now is barely making it through 1st grade. I think the school needs to focus more on the actual education they are providing to all their students, not just the ones that excel or hold back your child until it's harmful to the child.
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I couldnt be happier, pleased, excited and overjoyed at the education, compassion, and Godly enviroment my children are around at Bradshaw. We have one child there this year and will have 3 next year. We think and believe the money is well worth it. You should take the tour and talk to the teachers. LOVE It>
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I agree with the above comments. I have two children in Bradshaw one in elementary who is doing very well and one in middle school who is struggling tremendously. Bradshw works very well for those kids who get it quick and are great academic acheivers but if your child is having a hard time don't expect Bradshaw to provide that extra time needed to help turn it around. I do like the idea of my children learning about God's principles and how it is incorporated in the curriculum but sometimes I feel the teachers and administrators do not always exhibit the best example of God's principles.
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