Cary Christian School

I went to this school in middle school. I had some amazing teachers here, and some really awful ones. since there are no set consequences for breaking the rules, it is all up to the staff s discretion. if a teacher doesn t like you they often will pick on you and look the other way for other students. The principle and many of the teachers use intimidation to make you behave. The academics were challenging but if you struggled academically several of the upper-class men tutor younger students at reasonable rates. each grade was split into about 3 groups of 20 and each group went to classes and ate lunch together. If you end up with your friends, it s great. End up with a bad group all year and it will make you miserable. There are too many rules at this school. The polo s must have only 1 button undone, the shirts must be tucked in,, NO cell phones can be turned on or they will take them for 2 weeks, no ipods ever, no music except classical can be played at school. The principle disbanded a bible study in the school because it was co-ed and the young girls should learn from their fathers not other men. He made the girls and boys separate and have different bible studies.

Cary Christian School is a great learning environment! Your children will grow in wisdom and stature as they progress throughout the K-12. We have three students that have been at the school since Kindergarten and are very pleased with the support of the staff in training and nurturing our children in subject matter and love of our Lord Jesus Christ.
--Submitted by a parent

Loved the K-5 program, middle school and high school academics are good, but focus is on doctrine, not on academics. We had 3 children attending CCS, all of them A students. Financial difficulties which caused us to re-evaluate our school choice. We withdrew the 2 older ones, the school refused to re-enroll our 3rd one. Also refused to return us the extra money we paid in, even though immediate replacement was found (8 new students arrived the month we left). If you are looking for a loving, nurturing place for your K-5 student, I can recommend the school for K-5, but not beyond. Love and nurturing stops at 5th grade. Middle school is about instilling fear and guilt. Insular and close minded. Principal does not address parental concerns. Half a class was in lunch detention throughout the year. Children are advised not to mingle, make friends with non-Christians. We left. School refused to return our money, also refused to re-allocete it to cover the tuition for our attending child. Please draw your own conclusion. In spite of all, I believe it is a good place for K-5. Still surprised that neither the board nor the superintendent did act in good faith. Questionable ethics.
--Submitted by a parent

I attended Cary Christian School for a few years in high school. I did not appreciate it at the time because I was a rebellious teenager, but looking back I cannot tell you how blessed I was. The Biblical curriculum and the selfless dedication of the teachers left a lasting impression on me and showed me a kind of Christianity that I had never seen before: one that was not hypocritical and that stood against sin while still loving the sinner and pointing him to Christ for salvation. If CCS does not go off the deep end (and I see no indication that it will) then my children will probably spend all their school years at this school. If you want your children to sit under teachers who will love them, pray for them, and maintain very open lines of communication with you, please take this school into consideration. I think your family will be just as blessed as mine!

I had three children attending this school. K-5 teachers and principals are fine, although when grading papers they tend to have too much emphasis on handwriting, sometimes crossing out correct answers because the numbers are not formed "correctly". They start teaching Latin in third grade but after fifth grade the kids don't have a chance to continue studying it. It seems a waste of time. Same goes with other languages; two years of Spanish and two years of ancient Greek in high school. No continuation, no choice, basically no selection. All subjects are predetermined without a say from the students or parents. No advanced classes for students with potential. Middle and high school principals' morals are questionable. We spent six years in this school, paying tuition but not once were asked for our opinion, even when we left they didn't care to ask why.
--Submitted by a parent

I have 3 children that attend Cary Christian School. I struggled for a long time with a schooling option that was the right fit for our family, we tried public school in 2 different states & even tried home schooling. We were blessed 5 years ago to be introduced to Cary Christian & have been extemely happy ever since. I have children in elementary, middle & high school & can say that the academics are top notch. Kids are encouraged to excel. Athletics are great & the spiritual guidance is incredible to witness! Teachers are excellent & caring & the staff & administration is wonderful. I would recommend Cary Christian to any family!
--Submitted by a parent

This school seems great from the outside , but there are multiple 'cliques'. My child comes home crying sometimes because he/she is humiliated by her 'clique' he/she hates this school and begs me to homeschool her/him.
--Submitted by a parent

We have been consistently impressed since our son (who is now in the fifth grade) has been in kindergarten at CCS. The education he has received is top-notch, the atmosphere is peaceful, and the staff has been loving. We are so thankful that we discovered CCS over 6 years ago.
--Submitted by a parent

As my family was in the military for many years, I have lived all over the United States and have always been blessed to attend Christian schools. Cary Christian High School has challenged me the most of any in both academics and my walk with the Lord. The teachers are strong in their faith and their subject areas, encouraging us to strive for excellence for the glory of God. Cary Christian School is such a blessing.
--Submitted by a student

Excellent school, we are well pleased.
--Submitted by Montie, a parent