Montrose Christian School

This is the 2nd year that my son is in this school. The school administration is the worst ever. No communication at all and no respect to teachers and parents. Besides the 20% increase in tuition last year, 99% of activities (some are supposed to be church activities) involves some kind of fees now (and it was not like this before). There are teacher leaving the school every single month. And my son (and other kids) are being put to other ages classroom every once a while. Many new teachers don't even have experience and half of the time in the school this year, my son is doing nothing at school. Very disappointed. And my son is going to another school this fall.
--Submitted by a parent

The aministration has very little respect for the parents. Little or no information was given to the parents intime before they where hit by the media while picking up thier kids. No warning,,nothing. Fees at the school are not transparent. So while there is an open house I am praying potential parents look at this website and read all the feed back. What you will find are consistent compliants about lack of communication. You pay for the private school experience but the adminstration does not partner with parents. Several of the middle school families are migrating out for 2012-2013 school year. What MSC will not do is ask why or even have an exit interview.
--Submitted by a parent

I am an alumni of Montrose and my daughter started going to Montrose this year. Although there have been changes in the administration and the student body demographics over the years, Montrose Christian School still has the same heart. The love and respect of the teachers for their pupils remains steadfast. The goal of Christian education in our society today remains foremost important to the administration. Thank you, Montrose Christian School, for letting me drop my daugther off every day, knowing that she will be educated and edified by Christian teachers and administrators who genuinely care about her.
--Submitted by a parent

9th Grade was our first year attending Montrose, I loved it! I tell all my friends about this wonderful God Sent to me school. Small school and big HEARTS!
--Submitted by a parent

I am a little confused. All of these comments refer to the "new" administration. Are you talking about the one that just left or the pastorial office that will complete the take over in the fall? Why haven't we been notified about the change?
--Submitted by a parent

Our family has been affiliated with Montrose Christian School for the last 17 years (or more). The school has sustained many blows, and the Lord continues to protect the children (old and new). The new administration seems committed to the spiritual and educational growth of the students. They foster love and command excellence in the work of the students. My prayer is that they will continue to grow and obtain additional educational resources to improve the quality of education received on all levels. Many blessings to the MCS staff and students. This school is far from perfect, but name one school (private and public) that is perfect. My prayers will remain with the school's administration, teachers, parents, and students.
--Submitted by a parent

For the comment regarding OLD parent mentally vs NEW parent mentally. Old parent mentally says the children should have read and completed more then two books for Literature in middle school this year. OLD parent mentally asked where are the grades from last summers reading list. But with all this we work things out with teachers and the adminstration. Additionally, we have expectations for the amount of tuition that is required. Remember the OLD parents have funded the school for many years and believe me will not be there today if tuition is not paid. Without the so called "OLD" MCS would not be here today for the "NEW". So, for the "NEW" parent that made the comment be wiser and talk to the OLDER MCS family. You may actually learn something. Don't make statements that divide the MCS family. Perhaps you dont belong instead. God Bless.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has been at Montrose for 4 years and loves going to school. She has loved all of her teachers and the teachers have excellent control of their classrooms. The new headmaster is making a lot of positive changes in the school. I wish they would notify the parents at least a month in advance of upcoming activities, so parents can make arrangements at work and are able to attend. I also hope the financial administration starts responding to emails. Even if they don't know the answer to the question they could at least let you know they are trying to find out the answer. I have been impressed by the caring, nurturing, and encouraging environment at Montrose. I am also grateful that they teach the kids how to respect one another and their teacher.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a parent and am still hesitating about high school for my son. I had my reservations bcse of negative comments heard about MCS the past 10 years, but decided to take a look for myself because my boss has his 2 kids in the school and does not stop raving about the school. Of the 4 christian schools I visited, MCS seems to have the most dedicated body of directors and teachers. They have taken a very positive turn. I must say their curriculum offers more AP than the other schools I have checked and I am very impressed. I am talking with parents of kids in the school and although they are the first to admit that the school is not perfect, they think it is a god school.
--Submitted by a parent

We will continue to trust MCS with our kids! This school has been where our children have grown to be wonderful young adults and we are blessed to watch them grow. The school has also grown up alot with some major changes (positive) in academics, staff, and administration. There are a few teachers that stick out as trouble but for the most part we know that our kids are getting a solid christian education and exposure to other kids from ALL over the world. No other christian school in the DMV can match what MCS has.
--Submitted by a parent