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I am still a student at schaeffer and it is amazing. I have been to two other schools and schaeffer passes them by far. Collage students will have an easy time after going to schaeffer.
As a former student of Schaeffer, I have to say, the academics were challenging to say the least. The teachers were great, and the students were nice for the most part. The only problem we really had with the school was the principal, who made my Schaeffer experience less than desirable. Nonetheless, Schaeffer is a great school, but approach with caution.
As a graduate of Schaeffer Academy, I'd like to say I don't think Schaeffer is a good choice for every child. While the teachers are excellent, Schaeffer stresses academics to a point where many students struggle through their schooling. I believe a lot of this stems from peer pressure as somehow or another, grades of most if not all the students tend to become common knowledge to classmates. As the Christian worldview is reflected in all subjects, critical thinking can lead to an unfortunate apathy in matters of faith. Some of my former classmates struggle with depression, a few drink heavily, and roughly half have given up on Christianity. While I look back on Schaeffer with a host of fond memories (it is, indeed, like a second family), I want to encourage parents considering this school to think about the negatives as well as the positives presented by private schooling.
My husband and I still consider Schaeffer Academy one of our greatest blessings! Our children are happy, getting a great education, and we have great peace about what they are being taught and who is teaching them. The teachers are exceptional and loving. This classical and Christian school has allowed each of our four children to be challenged and find success.
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