Calvary Christian School

Our children attended CCS for 10 and 11 years until we recently moved them to a public school. We loved the school for their elementary years but found the jr. and high school curriculum below standards. If you look at the high school principal's education credentials he is not qualified to be a principal. The classes are very limited therfore prohibiting choices when making a career decision. Certain majors require specific classes that CCS does not offer. Physics is no longer an option . No one passes the AP Biology exam so they discontinued the class instead of improving their teaching ability. The bullying issues have been long over looked. This could be a great school if they had real educators working at the school. Time to get serious about being a real school instead of a place to just protect kids from public school.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been at CCS since kindergarden. Every year almost all the students get A honor rolls. CCS is the best school I've ever been in.
--Submitted by a student

My daughter is currently in K5 and has grown so much by having her at CCS. The Christian values and love that the CCS gives to my daughter is very apparent. I just pray that we can continue to afford to keep our daughter & our son (in 2 years) in the school. We will continue to make sacrifies to make it happen for them. Also, CCS has an awesome atheltic department which is lead my an awesome A.D. The programs keep all children very involved in the school which helps with the children's confidence level.
--Submitted by a parent

Bullying issues? i was not aware of any. i have gone there since kindergarten (i'm a Junior now) and i have had very few problems. I have all kinds of friends and the teachers are for the most part amicable and helpful.
--Submitted by a student

I have no idea how anyone can say that CCS has 'very low academic' standards! My children are are on the honor roll and they have to work very hard at earning their good grades. If you want your children to get a quality education from wonderful Christian teachers who love the Lord and love your children, send them to CCS. As for the bullying, the administation has always addressed any concerns I have had. Because of the fact that we do not live in a perfect world, and due to our human, sinful nature, of course there are children who behave 'unchristian like', but the administration and teachers always try to handle any situation by the Matthew 28 prinicple, as we as parents should too. :)
--Submitted by a parent

The middle school has very low academic standards. All writing instruction is poor as well as math instruction. Also, there is an amazing amount of bullying.
--Submitted by a parent

My three children have gone to this school since Kindergarten. I have one is H.S, one in M.S. and one in upper elementary. Overall, I have been very happy with the school. Academically, it is superb. The teachers communicate very well and are genuinely loving and caring. This year has brought about some changes in the leadership and faculty. Issues such as bullying and discipline are being addressed and I am happy with theses changes so far. One reason we chose this Christian school is the opportunity for the students to be active with many extra curricular activities. The music program is excellent and the athletics program is fantastic! We have loved our experience at CCS and would recommend it to anyone seeking a Christ- centered education
--Submitted by a parent

I agree with the comments made about the bullying problem, I have addressed the problems with administration and for their lack of response and failure to address the issues, my family chose recently to withdraw our children from Calvary. Unfortunately we have spent the last 5 years at Calvary and my children have made very close relationships within their friends, and I now have to move them to a new school. Administration choose not to address any of my concern's nor to investigate the allegations. This is very disappointing when you are trying to raise Christian children and having to constantly explain or justify the actions of the staff and administration.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has a great Christian curriculum, but a very weak academic curriculum. Too much money for too little quality. There is a big bullying problem at the school that the administration will not address.
--Submitted by a parent

Our daughters are currently attending Calvary Christian School and receiving the best education possible. I have truly enjoyed the new reading program introduced in the preschool and how it prepares the student to become fluent at a fast pace. The basics of phonics instruction is being taught. In the upper grades the Shurley method has allowed our daughters to become fabulous writers and the projects the teachers require allow the students to use power point presentations for their final reports. Walk in the building and feel at home and volunteer your time anywhere. You are very welcomed at Calvary Christian School
--Submitted by a parent