Linfield Christian School

I am confident my kids will be well-rounded adults ready to serve the Lord and their community when they leave Linfield for college. We have been at Linfield for 8 years. Haven't had a teacher or a problem that couldn't be worked out face to face. The administration is open to new ideas. They are constantly adding valuable new tools and concepts to the program for the benefit of all the students. Like the fantastic new I pad program, love it! I also love that my child can play sports AND participate in the arts program.
--Submitted by a parent

Our experience at Linfield has been wonderful...our daughter is in 5th grade and has been at Linfield since kindergarten. She has thrived socially due to the small classes, Christian focus, and caring teachers as well as academically, where she has been encouraged and motivated to reach her full potential. Some reviewers have made comments regarding the academics being somewhat lacking, but we respectfully differ. Our daughter has scored at middle to high school levels in every subject on standardized tests, and has been reading well above grade level since first grade. Math is one subject that has lead some parents to move their children to other schools...however, we have found that Linfield's math curriculum is directed towards developing critical thinking and problem solving skills rather than scoring well at testing time ("teaching to the test"). Also, Linfield teaches students to write well and speak in front of classmates, both skills that appear to be somewhat lacking in public schools. Finally, the fine arts, music, Spanish, and physical education programs at Linfield round out the educational experience at time when such programs are nonexistent in public schools.
--Submitted by a parent

Linfield has been and continues to be an excellent education. My child graduated with honors and went on to receive a significant academic college scholarship. Since Linfield is small, my child had the opportunity to participate in sports, theater, leadership, and outreach activities, making her education not rigorous, well rounded, and engaging. Additionally, my child received a solid grounding in Bible knowledge and application of scripture in daily life. I am thrilled with the education my child received at Linfield.
--Submitted by a parent

After reading some of the negative comments by a few of the parents I felt compelled to comment on The Linfield Christian School. Our boys both attended and graduated from LCS w/high honors & were both accepted into a top CA private university. LCS was the best thing that could have ever happened to our boys. The friendships & the memories that were made over the eight years while they attended LCS were some of the best years of their lives! The Admin & teachers always had their best interest at hand & as parents we felt the school was always attentive to the parent's needs & concerns. Our oldest son has now graduated from a private CA university and the other is currently a sophmore at the same private CA university. LCS showed them both the love and support and turned our boys into fine young men! Sure Linfield has some faults just like any other private or public school however, I can tell you that they do have your child's best interest at hand. As parents and also speaking for our two son's, I know if we and they had the choice to do it all over again without a doubt we would all certainly choose LCH! We long for & miss those Linfield days, games and the great families! <3
--Submitted by a parent

The last parent reviewing this school is probably one of the "bullying" parents. So many parents have pulled their children out of the school due to the cliques and little gangs formed on the playground. Their teachers are not all accredited and Linfield is NOT one big happy family as the last reviewer stated. The over indulging parents are trying so desperately to live vicariously through their children obviously due to the lack of their own social lives and outside interests. Linfield's curriculum is lacking and unorganized as well. I personally am not paying for my child's education to be "raised" by the school as that is a poor analogy by the last reviewer. I don't agree with the structure of the "over involvement" of parents (esp. because I don't want their negative influences to impact my child's social graces or self- esteem). The administration overlooks the negative behavior simply to collect their revenues. Bullying is very real at this school especially because it is so small (not a lot of friends to choose from) and that can have a seriously negative impact on a child's psyche forever. Not a friendly Christian environment!
--Submitted by a parent

My child is currently enrolled at Linfield. We made the decision to move our child to Linfield because of bullying in the previous school in the TVSD. The last 3 posts are just silly and these parents have obviously never seen real bullying. If your child is not invited to a slumber party, that is life. If you believe your child is being bullied, then be proactive and take some time out of your day and volunteer. The school is there to teach, not to raise your kids for you. The "involved" parents at Linfield are all loving and kind to the kids and the other parents. We love Linfield, it is family!
--Submitted by a parent

My children have attended Linfield for the past 6 years, bur will not be returning. When our oldest started kindergarten, we thought we'd found the nurturing, Christian environment that we had searched for. We had expected to see our kids graduate from Linfield. However, Linfield turned out to be Christian only in name. What past reviewers have sad is sadly the truth. At Linfield, money speaks louder than Christian values, moral, and what is right. The parents, not the administration, are the true leaders of the school & if you as a parent play the game & are "in" with the clique of parents (yes, cliques aren't only made of high school students! Sadly, some adults never truly grow out of high school mentality!), your student is accepted. If you've taught your child to truly follow the teaching of Jesus, they will be bulldozed by the over-indulged Linfield students The parents that are allowed to run the school (and YES, the administration is fully aware of this! Countless good families are leaving & we've all been completely honest with administration as to our concerns) are at LCS for the wrong reasons! They want a "private" education, not a Christian one!
--Submitted by a parent

This school is famous for bullying I guess. I wish I had NEVER put my child here as this has been a torture filled school year. It is WAY OVER PRICED and the parents that are so involved are unbelievable. They DO leave children out and make them feel terrible. This school is NOT Christian like at all and the parents are just as bad and mean as the students. I would NEVER recommend this school unless you want your child coming home and crying all of the time and feeling that they are being bullied by BOTH parents and other children. Their academics are one to be reckoned with as well. My child is used to getting a better regimen and did so at the non-denominational school that was attended previously. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY OR TIME!
--Submitted by a parent

I agree 110% witht eh second to the last poster. However, I don;t think the administration is in denial - I believe know exactly what is going on and choose not to deal with the problem. They only act like they don;t know what's going on. The school is too small not to know! Beware if choosing this school as there are deep financial problems. A recent 4.5% increase in tutition and it is only going up from there. They have a $25M loan they are having a problem repaying!!!
--Submitted by a parent

My son is new to Linfields Middle school this school year, and we are more then happy. He felt welcome from day one, and has made some really great friends. The Linfield staff and families, also went out of there way to make our whole family feel welcome. The administration is also very helpful. I would have to disagree with a previous post. They have addressed every issue we had. We feel really blessed to be part of Linfield. It's a wonderful school.
--Submitted by a parent