Parkway Christian School

I am at a loss at how parents can so blindly follow Parkway and its "mission". Having friends in the education field (teachers, counselors and even an administrator) has shown me that Parkway and its staff have no clue how to provide a quality education to its students. They hide behind their private school status to justify all their rules, and look down upon those who question or challenge their way of thinking. And what is up with just about every event or activity being a fundraiser? Isn't that what tuition is for? Excuse me for being so negative, but I am tired of all these reviews that sing praises for a school that wouldn't even come close to competing with most public schools. Open your eyes parents and start asking questions.... you may be disappointed with the answers you get.

I went here for a year and I agree with the comment about this being a "clicky " school. At the time I was a baby new Christian and felt like I was a "bad kid" because I came from a public school. The staff gets involved with your personal life a bit to much. I was threated by the assistant principal via phone call, to get kicked out because I was living with my dad and they came to the conclusion that I was living in an "unhealthy non-Christian" environment and I have do move out in 2 weeks or I was going to get terminated from the school. I cant say my whole experience was horrible but they do make up their own rules.

We have had our children at Parkway since 2006. We have seen continued improvement in the years since we have started. The teachers and administration really care with all of their hearts. We have never had an issue that hasn't been resolved by going to the teacher first. They do their best to support and help each child. The teachers pray with us at conferences, pray with our kids during the day and our their hearts and souls into these children. No school is perfect but we have found that our children are learning, the classrooms are structured, the teachers expect respect, the staff genuinely care and the presence of God is felt. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved...or not. We take one year at a time but so far Parkway has been a blessing for our family.
--Submitted by a parent

My son started at Parkway as a fifth grader and is now in his freshman year of high school.I am impressed with the support I get as a parent from the teachers and administration. I am watching my son develop as he learns to use his God given talents to influence others. The academics are strong. Honors classes are offered as early as 9th grade. I feel that most of my son's teachers know his strengths and weaknesses and challenge him to reach beyond to accomplish more then he thought he could. I am amazed at all the opportunity to be involved at Parkway and am surprised that more parents do not take advantage and volunteer. I would recommend Parkway Christian School to any parent who is serious about a strong biblical foundation, challenging academics and a caring environment for their children.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter, a 5th grader, just started at Parkway this past March. We were homeschooling and it was not going so well. We LOVE Parkway and feel so blessed to be there. The principal, Mrs. Weber, and the rest of the staff have made us feel very welcome. The facility is beautiful. Academically and spiritually, everything seems right on track. I look forward to sending both my children in the fall.
--Submitted by a parent

My son is in kindergarten and his 3rd year at Parkway. I have to disagree with the reviews of teacher/staff involvement. We have found this to be a warm and welcoming community (and we don't attend Bethesda) full of encouragement from the staff in the front office to the teachers in the classroom. Education-wise, our son is ahead of the curve and I am certain he'll be properly challenged through his time at Parkway.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter attended Parkway 3rd through 5th grade and experienced phenomenal academic and spiritual growth. This is a very loving learning environment with excellent staff and resources. It was worth so much more than the tuition. The only reason we left was that we moved out of state. We all miss Parkway very much. I would highly recommend this school!
--Submitted by a parent

I am a parent who has put 2 children completely through Parkway and has one still there. I am sorry so many parents have felt they are not welcomed. I have loved the education my children have received and the staff and teachers for the most part are genuine and want nothing more than to see these children succeed. I would recomend Parkway to anyone seeking an excellent Christina education. My children have come out well prepared for college and are Godly. I am so blessed to have been able to send them their.
--Submitted by a parent

If you would like to spend your hard earned dollars on a private school that makes up its own rules, disregards your childs education unless pushed to do so, and want teachers that either are not certified, or are teaching outside of their certification, then Parkway is your school! I have had nothing but frustration and disappointment in almost all areas of this "christian" school. As others have reviewed, unless you are in the clique, or are a member of Bethesda, forget about being welcomed by the administration. I too have had that nagging feeling in my heart regarding this school. My children will be gone at the end of this semester.
--Submitted by a parent

I am an alumni from Parkway, and I am very surprised at the reviews I read. No school is perfect, and if you are looking for the school to be perfect because its a Christian school, then you will be disappointed because no one's perfect. I enjoyed my experience at the school. Was the staff strict at times? Yes, but I would rather have it that way than have people who care less about what you do. Wouldn't you agree? Bottom line, every school has its faults. Parkway Christian is a great school. It gives students a strong basis of education as well as character, which is lacking in many schools. For all of the people downing the education, I passed both my AP English (3) and AP Calculus (5) tests, and am getting close to a 4.0 at Hope College. I would recommend Parkway to any family.
--Submitted by a student