Private | PK-8 | 326 students |
Cornerstone Christian School is a private school in Chicago Heights, Illinois. It is coed and parochial, serving 326 students in grades PK-8.
This school has an average Community Rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from 10 school community members.
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Cornerstone is the only school that my grandson has ever attended and his parents and I shudder at the mere thought of him attending any other school. Cornerstone's challenging academic curriculum was the deciding factor in our decision to enroll him at the school, which has proven to be very beneficial. Each time that I visited the school, the Principal as well as the staff has always been friendly and very pleasant. When we are notified about a disciplinary issue concerning my grandson, the administration has always been accommodating and willing to discuss the circumstances that led to the issuance of a detention. The parents' suggestions to prevent the incident from occurring again were also taken into consideration, which I consider to be a win-win situation. I have nothing but praises for Cornerstone!
Academically, Cornerstone will challenge your child. I agree with the last parent . . the FUN-O-METER is way too low. Individuality and forward thinking are non-existent. So if you deceide to send your smart child to Cornerstone, have plenty of social and outside enrichment activities planned to round out your child. Parent involvemnet is null and is not encouraged by the administration. The school needs to come into the 2000's in terms of technology and resources that are available in even some of the not as privileged "public schools". They sell way too much junk to the children, that only seem to be an attempt to "fund-raise". Be prepared to fight daily battles with your child about healthy eating, since the junk is even sold by classroom teachers.
Academically I am pleased with my child's success CCS. However this school is too rigid and will suck the life out of a vivacious child. "Robots or military" is a perfect term for how the children are expected to behave. I would rather my child develop a terrific personality & be encouraged to ask questions & laugh & get involved in sports rather than being an intelligent robot. My child was also not allowed to join the sports team that she wanted because she did not know how to play. In third grade? Maybe we could TEACH the children the rules of the sport & give them a chance to be apart of a team? The staff is not too friendly & you will not get much assistance from the principal.
Cornerstone's academic curriculum is great. However, once the children get to 1st grade through 6th, if their behavior is age appropriate, and they are not acting like robots or military students, they get discipline for bad behavior. Kindergarden students are given detentions at this school. The principal does not solve any problems, she wants you to do her job and solve the problem with the teacher. If your child acts like a robot and doesn't say much. This is the school for you. If your child has age appropriate behavior and has a personality, this is NOT the school for you. The enrollment has gone down tremendously! Not because of the economy, but due to administration. This is considered a Christian School! Lord, bring forth wisdom, training, and compassion to the administration and teachers at this school!
My daughter has been going there since she was 3 and I can't see her attending another school. It's amazing!!!
I had three boys and they all read very well and are great at math. They were involved in many extra curricular activities ie. Honor roll, band, sports, choir, spelling bee and drama. My boys received high marks on standardized tests all five years that they were there. The staff love the Lord Jesus and are willing to work with you. My only disappointment is that we moved far away. The principal is the best principal that I have ever had. God Bless this School.
I am pleased with the level of learning provided by Cornerstone. My daughter was reading at the age of four and is now moving on to kindergarten where I know she will continue to strive. The ABEKA curriculum is one I would recommend to anyone. The staff is outstanding and the activities are great. I love Cornerstone Christian School.
As my children are entering college now, I am very greatful to Cornerstone School and the staff there for the outstanding education they recieved during their elementary years. Small class sizes and caring attention made us feel at home.
well worth every penny. my kindergartener is reading and writing (in my opinion) much more advanced than her age level. Such a warm and organized/disciplined atmosphere.
Cornerstone uses the Abeka curriculum and I think it is great. My kindergartner is learning to write in cursive and my 6th grader is doing geometry. Cornerstone has various sports programs for boys and girls from 5th to 8th grade. They now also have band for 3rd to 8th grade. These are just a few examples of what the school has to offer. Parents are expected to be involved and receive periodic progress reports about every 3 weeks. This makes it a little easier to try and steer your child in the right direction instead of being hit with a negative report card without warning.
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