Our Shepherd Lutheran School

My children attended OS a few years ago and I have mixed feelings about the experience. There are a few families that try to run everything and the 'politics' is rediculous. Some teachers were great and some were...not. My one child did not have any issues, but the other was bullied by the teachers. When I transfered my kids to public school, some families refused to let their children associate with my kids any more. How Christian was that? I was also quite upset to find that my kids were behind academically compared to the public school kids. This is a good school for teaching the fundamentals of the Lutheran faith, but I think you would do well to transfer your children to public school for middle school and above. By the way, parents are super-crazy-involved at this school!
--Submitted by a parent

My 3 1/2 year old son started in Preschool and Child Care at Our Shepherd last summer after a great experience at Bloomin Tots Lone Pine. The Preschool experience has been 5+ stars. The Preschool 3's teacher is especially loving and attentive. It helps that the class is small. Child Care is very good as well - good staff, defined curriculum, Spanish, etc. VERY well run! It's nice that the kids are separate from the K-8 school but have access to the resources (computer room, gym, auditorium). We are very pleased.
--Submitted by a parent

let me elaborate, we had to worry about our child due to bullies, and the refusal of the staff to do anything about them.
--Submitted by a parent

My three children attend Our Shepherd and we are very pleased with the Christian education that they are receiving. The attention each child receives is high and the atmosphere is very loving. In addition the children all help one another and bullying or disrespectful behavior is not present.
--Submitted by a parent

My son attended 3 yr old preschool at Our Shepherd. Being new to the community, I felt that we, as a family, were welcomed. There are various activity & play centers that the child can move through as well as library and computer time. They have show & tell to encourage public speaking, crafts to practice letters and increase motor skills...everything is geared towards keeping a childs' attention while they learn. There were also some fun field trips. I never expected that from a preschool and parents participation is welcome including being a classroom aide. It was a wonderful experience for my child.
--Submitted by a parent

This is the where you want your children to be to learn about Jesus, and His mission for us all. The teachers are very skilled in the art of teaching, and are able to pass on to the children the skills needed to learn. The parents are active in the positive learning environment that is part of this school. The children learn that being disciplined in what they do is important to thier growth as they mature into young adults. Overall, Our Shepherd Lutheran School is a highly positive learning environment.
--Submitted by a parent