Trinity Lutheran School

Your child will get a "better than public school education" at Trinity. A Christian education is their primary goal and they do that well in the classroom...but, many of the teachers lack in truly caring about the children. Some staff members act as if they are impatiently waiting for retirement and it shows daily in the classroom with yelling, scaring students and treating them unfairly. I would highly recommend sending your children to Trinity if they are going into kindergarten, 6th grade and/or 7th grade. These are the teachers who put their heart and soul into their teaching and students. Beware of Trinity's parental gossip community. Luckily the worst offenders have left the school, but there are still many parents who have nothing better to do than speak ill of people they dont like.
--Submitted by a parent

It is nice to see positive comments about Trinity Lutheran School again. Trinity has some positive aspects, most of the K-5th grade teachers are great. Reading math and are better then most. Unfortunately the school may have waited too long for corrective action. It's easy to point the finger at upset or disgruntled parents, that is how you defer from taking responsibility of your actions and poor decision making. Most people don't enjoy being negative or disgruntled unless you give them a reason. Don't give them a reason! You will always have 1 or 2 that will never be satisfied, but not an exodus unless something is wrong. Parent's didn't just make a rash decision in not sending there kids back or to destroy Trinity. Parent's want the best for their children. They wanted to see a willingness, change, improvement, and Trinity to find their way back.Trinity can be a great school again, get back to a Christ centered education and a Christ centered staff and not just the fringe. If the staff truly reflected the love and the gospel of Christ you would see a difference in both students and parents. Issues like bulling, gossip, and negativity would cease. Do unto others. Be the best!
--Submitted by a parent

I would like to comment on the wonderful changes I see happening in the childcare and preschool! Some may not agree because they are bias to the previous director and preschool-pre-k teacher. This director knows her stuff! I had an issue and brought it to her attention and she explained the reasons why it had to be a certain way. Of course I didn't want to believe and I wanted to be the one who knows better for the safety of my child and I purchased a copy of rules and regulations for a childcare center. I was SHOCKED! This director gained my respect and I have kept her and the center in my prayers because, people do not like change this a great change if you just got to know her and the amount of knowledge she has. This individual has gone through some rough times and has had some really cruel things said about her. She is a very CHRISTIAN and STRONG women to still be here today wanting to make the changes she has shared with me. I know this first hand because I WAS one of the parents who enjoyed complaining and trying to get under her skin. She is a tough cookie and I thank GOD that he has sent her to us!
--Submitted by a parent

As you can see from the reviews, most of the issues are with disgruntled parents who can never be happy...It is good thay have moved on so they can try and destroy the next school they are invoved with. As far as ratings for the school...the quality of the students speak for themselves. Always top notch students with great athletic skills and good character. Good luck with the public school system in Pueblo, ive been there and these parents have no idea what they are in for.
--Submitted by a parent

I'be taught @ Trinity for over 15 years. As any school we are filled with humans that have life issues; BUT, in those years we have been represented each one with one to five high school grads that are in the top 5 of their class. Typically, 75 to 80% of our grads represent with a minimum of a silver cord. Normally, it's GOLD with honors! This is only the educational quality represented. There aren't enough words to describe ALL of the other assets Trinity teaches it's students. Just suffice by saying we have a m.ultitude of doctors, engineers, nurses, and even rocket scientist that graduated from our school just since I've been there.
--Submitted by a teacher

How sad to see the negavive remarks about this school. Usually, negative remarks come from very negavite, half-glass empty people who have nothing better to do than complain! I have a daughter who attended Trinity and now goes to public high school. After attending an open house at the public high school she goes to, I am frightened that she will not be challenged like she was for the last 7 years. She has taken every honors class available as a freshman! Actions speak louder than words. I am aware that most Trinity graduates graduate in the the top 10% of their persepctive high schools ;do the math people! Many parents who are negative about teachers are negative only because they can't see beyond their own agendas, and usually that agenda is all about making their child feel good. I have seen a gossipy group of parents sit in the halls and look for anything to complain about, many of which have pulled their students and put them elsewhere this year, but not without trying to destruct the school in their wake. Glad they are gone...now let's focus on building the school back up to a positive learning environment full of what is most important...sharing the love of Christ.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a graduate of Trinity as is my daughter, and my son still attends. I graduated from Central High School, 3rd of 442, my daughter graduated from Pueblo West, 11th of 250. I believe any school is only as good as a parent/student makes it. No school is perfect (welcome to life), and the school board here is making strides to make improvements. What do I think the best thing is about Trinity - Learning how to learn in a Christian atmosphere where kids are safe. What makes Trinity successful and graduate many students who go on to be valedictorians and salutatorians and successful in life? Parental involvement. If you are looking for a school where your child can feel safe and learn in a Christian environment, this is the school for you.
--Submitted by a parent

Where do I began. The new year is starting and I wish we could put last year behind us. We lost a terrific Prek/Preschool teacher because the new Director.....thinks she knows everything. Our Preschool/Prek teacher was great, but now we have to deal with all these changes because we have a dictator who thinks she knows how to run a school. Why didn't she stay where she was? Or did they let her go? Cause that's what they need to do here! Let's check the numbers and see how many children are enrolled and while at it check the daycare too. I understand that there has been so many staff and children that have left there, what leadership she has. I'm totally disappointed with this situation enrollying our little ones keeps them at Trinity but when you loose good teachers and staff it makes you scared and not trustworthy of the organization so I have decided to pull my child and enroll them elsewhere. So Thank You board for hiring such a rude uncaring director.
--Submitted by a parent

Normally I would not join in rating my child's school, but the last couple of reviews here are quite a bit off base. Unfortunately they are correct in stating that the school has gone down hill this past year. The principal/8th grade teacher is far too passive in regards to parents having problems with staff,general discipline, and in his teaching style (much too simple). The 7th grade teacher teaches literature, bible study, and math. He is the top teacher and most dedicated teacher at this school, an excellent role model,and my kids cannot wait to have him for their teacher. The 5th grade teacher is scary strict-too strict for children of that age. The school board replaced one excellent teacher with an very inexperienced young woman who just wants to be friends with the students and parents. Trinty's science program should improve drastically this year without the program they previously had. Trinity has some major hurdles to overcome to get back to the wonderful all around school it was several years ago. Hopefully this will happen soon.
--Submitted by a parent

Ok, if you are reading this site you are going to be subject to a variety of posts by a varitey of parents. Some of these parents are extremely satisfied, some are not. What is the most important thing to remember is that only you can decide what is best for your child. That being said, here is my overview: Your child will learn a lot of things here. The academics are average in comparison to public school. I do see this school falling behind rapidly if changes are not made. There was a wonderful science program that was up and running with a teacher who was always looking to better the kids but she has since left due to a lack of support from the board and the school in general. That I know of, currently the homeroom teachers will be "teaching" science-bad idea.. Math and Language are great for the middle school-your kids will learn a great deal here. History needs imporvement. There is not much for electives unless you like music. For the most part, christian values are taught here but are easily pushed aside when conflice arises. In general students are not held accountable for their actions and are allowed to do as they wish. Some major changes are needed.
--Submitted by a parent