Sword of the Spirit Elementary School

I would not recommend this school to anyone. As a former student, I felt that I was not prepared for the real world. Academics were set high which does deserve a five star rating however thier teachings about losing your salvation was quite discouraging.

Sword of the Spirit is an excellent school for a number of reasons. As a former student that attended the school from K-12, I am a firm believer in their teaching, their staff, their curriculum, and their impact on students that come and go through the school. I was always in trouble at school because I was high energy and easily distracted. They didn't diagnose me with ADD. Instead, they made me exercise self-control and discipline. Were they strict? Yes. Did they discipline me? Yes. I personally spent many days in the principal and school office, but I learned from those experiences. I am now a college graduate with a degree in Business Management and a minor in International Business. I have been to Europe, South America, and the Caribbean for studies, missions, and vacation. I am a business consultant working for the largest privately owned bank in the United States. The virtues of responsibility, work ethic, morals, and honesty that are responsible for my success at the age of 24 can be easily attributed to my life experiences at Sword of the Spirit. I would say that I m a self-made man that never could have done it on my own.

I graduated from SOS and all I regret is not having gone there since pre- K. Taking me to this school was the best choice my mom ever made for me. Every teacher gives their best without expecting anything back. And yes, there were no sports or much of an extra curricular 'fun', but I had fun in many other ways. I was given the chance to experience leadership and the unconditional love and dedication from every single teacher there. I thank God that my brother attends to this school. He is not missing out on anything by not going to public schools.
--Submitted by a student

Sword of the Spirit has challenged me to seek God every day. I came to S.O.S. my senior year, and the work was very tough. My one year at Sword of the Spirit encouraged me to go to college. I received a scholarship for my current college year, and I know that it was thanks to S.O.S. To other parents or possible students, if you want to succeed with academics, think about enrolling (or enrolling your children) at Sword of the Spirit. The hard work paid off, for college, so far, is a breeze.
--Submitted by a student

I am a former Student at Sword of the Spirit. many people don't realize the importance of this school. When i first came to Sword of the Spirit i was not a Christian. i said i was but it was mostly talk. The teachers here helped me dramaticallly. They trained me in the way a Godly student should be. Now i am a proud believer in Jesus Christ, and can testify and say that i am and will continue living each and every day for him. If it wasnt for Sword of the Spirt, i don't know where I would Be. I don't care if we dont have computers, or basketball teams. The one thing i care about is God, and there are no Schools out there that will let you read and pray every day like this SChool. Thank you all! You have touched me soo deep.
--Submitted by a student

As a lifelong student of SOS, i can tell you first hand that it is an incredible school. We may not have the athletics or the extra-curriculars that most other schools do, but it really does prepare you for the real world by providing not only the necessary academics, but also the information and the tools needed to further your relationship with God, which is really the only thing truly necessary in the world. The only reason that I can think of that would cause former students to feel negatively toward the school would be that they simply didn't utilize the time or opportunities given to them through the school, and inflicted the consequences upon themselves. I know that the school is greatly preparing me for the world and I also personally know many graduates who wisely used their time at the school and have gone on to be very successful.
--Submitted by a student

Sword of the Spirit Missionary School is a very good school, the teachers care for their children, and they are as strict as they need to be. I am a proud student of S.O.S school even though I do n ot go there anymore due to living conditions.
--Submitted by a student

I used to go to this school. I love the effort they are putting forth I just felt that they did not teach you about the real world. I transferred out after the 6th grade. I'm glad I transferred out. When I got into the public school system, it was like I was living under a rock for all those years. I'm not trying to down the school in anyway because I understand they were working with limited sources, but I would not recommend the school to anyone.
--Submitted by a student

This school is entirely staffed by (unpaid) volunteers and funded wholly through private donations. What the staff may lack in formal training they more than make up for with dedication and enthusiasm. No tuition is charged - rather, parents are encouraged to give what they are moved to give, be it time, money, or materials. As such, the quality and quantity of the extra-curricular activities and academic programs are DIRECTLY tied to the effort and generosity of the parents themselves. If the other negative reviewing parents (and all parents for that matter) were to give more fully to the school of their time and resources, the overall program (not to mention their own children) would benefit from it. This school proves the old adage that you only get out of something what you put into it. At least this school endeavors to make a difference in the community it serves.
--Submitted by Kevin, a parent

Academic programs insufficient; little availability of music, art, sports. The level of parent involvement is dependent on level of involvment in extracurricular religious activities created, directed and managed by the core staff. If you are 'in' with the religious teachings you are 'in' with the school.
--Submitted by a parent