Grace Lutheran School

I can only speak for the Early Childhood developement part of the school. I have 2 sons who both attend the school. My oldest is preparing to enter the Pre K 4 class. He loves the school and staff. I can attest that all levels of the staff are very attentative to the childs needs and are very easy to work with. Iam looking forward to wathcing my 1 y/o share the same joy as my oldest has experienced. I would like to give a special thanks to Mrs Dukes, Mrs Lingley, Mrs Sass, Mrs Bearden and Mrs Ray for all they have done for the future President.
--Submitted by a parent

The Preschool here is like a "puppy mill". All the toddler classes are packed with kids, there is no possible way this could benefit a child's education. A majority of the "teachers" look like teenagers and can be witnessed gossiping with eachother or on their phones on a daily basis. The office staff is very rude and never seems to know what's going on. Staff in toddler rooms are very loud and have horrible tone when speaking to little ones. Whenever I had a problem with someting, the director was never available to talk to. Don't bother leaving her a message either, your call will not be returned. I am not sure why this is on great schools, Grace is far from it.
--Submitted by a parent

My children are getting a solid education at Grace Lutheran. I should start by saying the staff at Grace Lutheran IS amazing! There is a balance mix of senior experienced teachers and young energetic ones. The interim principal team did a fabulous job of maintaining quality academic standards while a new principal was found to replace the retired one. The new principal is dynamic, on top of discipline and dedicated to rigourous learning. My childre LOVE going to school! The teachers are dedicated to the students and they all volunteer countless hours to coaching, and other various activities for the students beyong their work day. Parents are welcomed with open arms and the office is always buzzing with volunteers. All teachers and staff publish their home and mobile numbers in the school directory so they can be easily reached. Opportunities for learning are far superior to those found in public school (been there, done that). Most of all, tuition is far more affordable than other local private schools and the activities offered inside and outside of the classroom surpass what is offered at some other public schools I looked into. LOVE THIS SCHOOL!!!
--Submitted by a parent

class have been combined so that thier is only one first grade class and one second grade class, making for larger classes, which is not what you are paying for, politics with church and school interfer with decisions of the school best interest, parents are not encourage to volunteer, and are suggested to 'wheen' away from you are child after 1rst grade, they don't really like parent being up at school except to help with fundraisers and events. there is no Dean, since Mr Walker left. Campus is not secure.
--Submitted by a parent

my child has attended Grace from kindergarden to 1rst, kindergarden went great, but, I would not recommend a child for this school, my child has suffered I will not gossip about all details, please look into other area schools, even public school woulod be better than grace, you do not get what you pay for.
--Submitted by a parent

Grace Lutheran School was a true blessings to my children. The highest compliment they can give is that they want their children to attend Grace. Above all they were encouraged to use their gifts to help others and proclaim God's love. The oldest two are college graduates (magna cum laude) and the youngest will be a junior at FSU this fall. Doesn't hurt that most of the high school salutatorians and valedictorians are graduates of GLS - wonderful school!
--Submitted by Laura Griffith, a parent

I am writing as both a parent and student. I am an alumnus of Grace Lutheran. I am also a teacher in a local public school. My two daughters are currently in their pre-school program and I can not say enough about the personal attention and amazing head start they are getting on a quality education. The staff genuinely cares for my kids. I am continually amazed at the creative activities they do with my chidlren. The staff is amazing. It is summer now, and my children keep askingwhen do we go back to school?' 'Will you take me to visit?' From the perspective of a teacher in public school, I can only say that the safety, cleanliness, and opportunities available at Grace can not be compared. I will continue to work if only to keep my children in this great school and out of the public school system!
--Submitted by a parent

grace is not a good school. Only people who do not need any help. the teachers do not give you any help. you have to find a tutor.
--Submitted by a student

I am a parent whos child attend Grace in their under 3 yr old program. I do not recommend Grace to other parents and I feel compelled to inform parents of the negavtive experience my son had. Without being too detailed, I will simply say that I regret every moment my son spent at Grace and I wish someone had warned me to reconsider, so I am doing just that.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter was in the 2 year old program at Grace Lutheran. The school blew my mind. The staff was always so attentive and always had a lot going on for each child. The school itself is very clean and orderly. I had to switch schools this year due to me moving and the commute being too much, but if not, my daughter would definately remain at Grace Lutheran as long as she could. I give it my approval hands down.
--Submitted by a parent