Cedar Creek School

I attended Cedar Creek from k-12th grade. The academic program is good in most areas, but the math department was absolutely pitiful the entire time I went there. I struggled a lot with mathematics and never seemed to get the help I needed, and it certainly shows to this day. That statement can be backed up by the number of math teachers fired while I was attending. The school is also VERY "clicky" with certain groups of popular people who can do no wrong, and others who are treated more like outcasts. (maybe it has something to do with how much money your parents donate to the school every year after paying tuition hmm). There is also a HEAVY parent involvement (especially concerning the more popular kids) and in many cases it's down right obnoxious. Some of these parents might as well quit their day jobs and just hang out on the school campus 24/7. I'll conclude by saying that even after 13 years at Cedar Creek and knowing virtually everyone on the campus at the time, I never really felt like the staff welcomed me or treated me in the same manner as other students..education was fair, but unless your social status is high, I will NOT guarantee a welcoming environment.

This school is not a very good school in both academics AND sports. It seems that, as mentioned in other reviews, education comes second while social status comes first. My daughter is treated like trash because of our personal religious beliefs. I do not recommend this school at all- your children are more likely to get a better education and high school experience at the nearby Ruston High School.
--Submitted by a parent

Small town school with shallow minded parents. Children in this school can be very brutal toward other students especially if you are new comer to this school. This school is not a christian school but be aware if you dont attend church regulary. The other parents and their children will considar your children as devil if you dont. If you didnt graduated from this school (thank God I didnt) you are pretty much ignored from everyone. Academic standards are very poor at this school also. My sons public school from out of states were so much better comparing to this school. Im so glad I changed my kids school from this one.
--Submitted by a parent

Cedar Creek is a very small school, and I have been fairly pleased with their academics. The school is wayyyyyy behind regarding technology. I almost feel like I am at my elementary school of the 1970's. The greatest hinderence to learning at Cedar Creek is the involvement of parents in the daily social structure of the school. There are many, if not the majority, of parents that are graduates of Cedar Creek. For some reason, these people can not move on from their days of football player, cheerleader,or homecoming queen. It is really sad to see adults allow their children to emotional hurting other child just to ensure their child is in the "POPULAR" group. I have am amazed at some of the outright mean children my children have been exposed too. The school is very small town political and learning seems to be second in line to popularity.
--Submitted by a parent

One of the best academically in the nation.....check the ACT scores. No discipline problems. Much parental involvement. Inclusive sports programs. Lots of extracurricular. If Cedar Creek isn't a great school then one does not exist.
--Submitted by a parent

Cedar Creek has one of the best educational programs in the whole state! Not only does it have a great teaching staff, it has an amazing learning environment! My daughter graduated LA Tech with a 3.7 GPA all because of the preperation Cedar Creek offered to her for college! If you want to give your child the best education they can get, Cedar Creek is the school to choose! In USA today in 2004 Cedar Creek was ranked 4th in the Nation for the highest ACT scores having four merit scholars in only one graduatin class of about fifty! Cedar Creek is an amazing school and I highly recommend it!
--Submitted by a parent

I also teach in the public school system, but I send my daughter to Cedar Creek. Our daughter has been at CC since Pr-K; she is now in junior high. I am constantly amazed at how much she has learned CC is an outstanding school. As a teacher myself, I can vouch that the teachers at CC know their content area, and they have wonderful diverse personal experiences to add to the classroom. Parental involvement is high at CC, which only adds to thier success. In fact, parents are required to be involved. The curriculum is challenging and forces children to work hard; they are ready for college when they graduate. There are a wide variety of extra-curricular activities and clubs. Every student has a place' in which to fit in. For many reasons, this is an excellent school. Teachers, parent involvement, curriculum, college prep., activities, diversity and high standards make
--Submitted by a parent

i love this school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the teachers are so nice and fun!!!!!!! the kids are so well behaved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if u are looking for a school to put your child in cedar creek is a wonderful choice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
--Submitted by a student

After moving here from Illinois a few years ago, I was challenged with finding the right school for my daughter. After about 3 misses, I let my child visit Cedar Creek for a day. After her day was over, she insisted this was the school for her. She started Cedar Creek in third grade; however, now that she is approaching sixth, we are looking again. Although I applaud the academic programs, the school is clicky and is not inclusive to 'other races.' As for the activities, I have never felt included. They claim to want to diversify the student body, but they don't do much to make you feel included. Since Junior High is very important for the development of one's self-esteem, I have to do something else for my child so she doesn't feel excluded.
--Submitted by a parent

Cedar Creek offers an outstanding education that prepares students for college and beyond. The athletics program excels in teaching team-work, etc, it actually bonds the school together as family. Cedar Creek offers the best in the area and state!
--Submitted by a parent