Berean Baptist Academy

As alumni who is very familiar with the school, I must comment on the recent changes in Berean. The elementary school is adjusting as needs arise. In earlier posts, I noticed disapproval of moving chapel to the gym- I know that this was done to increase student safety because the chapel is on the other side of a busy road. K-5 no longer attends chapel until the second half of the year because experience has shown that they require a transition period to understand chapel. In the past 3 years, there has been a purposeful effort to minimize favoritism of any kind from the administrative level on down. I would highly recommend the elementary and jr. high programs, but I hesitate to recommend the high school as there are some issues that haven't been addressed. However, it is improving. Academics are a high priority, but the Gospel is of first importance. Bear that in mind when considering sending your children here for school.

i wouldn't reccomend this school, yes there are less kids in a class but that doesn't mean anything it's like any other school.

This is a great Christian school but a lot has changed. The tuition has increased the last two years. The children in K-5 no longer attend chapel or learn to write in cursive. The lunch cost has increased but the quality of food being served has not. I have noticed a turn over rate for some grade level teachers. The preschool parking does not accommodate for the amount of students. I feel the students whom attend the church are shown more favor. It should be equal for all paying tuition!
--Submitted by a parent

I love this School...my kids started when they were 3 here...they started cursive writing at 3 and i think it was an excellent idea..a lot of people was impressed everytime they see my kids know how to write cursive. Mrs Green, Mrs Price, Ms Meads, Mrs Steven, Mrs Rahn,Ms Smith, Mrs Adams, Dr Wilson and most especially MR. Adam are great ! They are doing a great job! Mrs Mencer, Ms Nelson and other helper are wonderful helper in that school too!
--Submitted by a parent

This school really disappointed me this year. I dont know if it was because of the large class size or the teaching styles. No logos on bookbags, or anything, just dont get what that has to do with anything. The school stopped sending the kids to elementary chapel once a week, that was the main purpose of sending him to the school, now they have chapel in the gymn, no plays or anything. I would rate this school as maybe average but nothing great.
--Submitted by a parent

poor service,a child goes to school to learn and the teachers there did not want to teach the way they should.I would not reccomend this scholl to anyone.The staff there told me my kids were not ready for pre-k.The purpose of me sending my children to school is to learn,
--Submitted by a parent

I was a student at B. B. and I think it was amazing. The teachers are so nice and finally educated. Since I moved i no longer can attend Berean Baptist. the adamemics are challenging. The lunches are costly and repetive, but you could always pack your lunch. Its diffently worth the money to attend this great and safe school!
--Submitted by a student

The quality of the academic program at this school is excellent. I just moved from Berean Academy where I had all three of my children enrolled. Although I have enrolled my children at a new Christian school in another state which also is a very good school, it can't compare to Berean. I didn't realize how affordable Berean Academy was until I checked in other private schools. The school we are in now cost as much for only two of my children as what Berean was costing for all three. My sophmore will tell you the standards at Berean are much higher than where he is currently and he was much more challenged at Berean. Due to Berean, my oldest two chidren consistently score 4-5 grades higher than their peers on standardized testing. Berean has excellent standards and awesome credentials!
--Submitted by a parent

Is this a Christian school or community school? The walls and ceilings leak during storms. Mold is in the vent systems and on several walls in the classrooms, and carpets. The books and tuition have gone up two years in a row, the cost is not worth the hastle. Teachers and staff have different sets of rules for different students. The important rules are often allowed to slip at the expence of hair length or wrong shoes. Over the last few years, Berean has accepted the unchurched kids that the public schools no longer want, causing the quality of education to slip. The high school has little academic choices. They do not allow the sophomores or juniors to participate program offered at the local college. Many of the teachers have favorites, little to no compassion, and are unwilling to help.
--Submitted by a parent

This will be the greatest investment in your life. I had my children in the public 'best' (Stoney Point and Jack Britt) and nothing can compare to the quality of instruction at Berean. My 8th grader scored on a national standardized test at the post-high school level in every area except for one and it was on a 10th grade level. I have all 3 children (K5, 5th and 9th) in the school and they are better for it. In addition to the excellent academic preparation, they are learning values, respect, honor and responsibility. Very few school teach anything of the sort. The leadership is excellent, the teachers are caring and competent, and the other children are warm and respectful too. Their music program is top notch and my 9th grader is taking a AP class from FTCC. The school is excellentin all respects.
--Submitted by Timothy Hudson, a parent