Boyd-Buchanan School

having gone to boyd since sixth grade and currently a freshmen, i must say it's an okay school, but you can get shunned for not being church of christ. the teacher sometimes expect too much, and the uniforms are ridiculous. also i think there is a problem with students not taking things seriously. but on the other hand, most of the teachers are very nice and the new techonolgy program is great. the football games are very fun. at the las football game we where playing chattanooga christan, we had a flash mob in the middle of the haltime show.

I graduated from Boyd - Buchanan (started in 7th grade) The education is subpar. Just as an example, look at the first review - the student is a junior in high school, but has misspelIed "acadimics" (it is spelled "academics"). I felt as though I was not in any shape or form prepared for college. Boyd-Buchanan is so concerned with what students are doing outside of class that they are unable to focus on preparing kids with a great education. By the way, for all the parents reading things like "it hasn't been a problem for us even though we are not Church of Christ" I was told by a group of students while in middle school that I was going to hell because I was baptist. I would never send my child to this school.

Boyd Buchanan is a wonderful place to send your children. They will get an awesome education and so much more. We moved a couple hours away and truly miss BBS. Both of our children started at BBS in Pre-K and we truly miss the education and family atmosphere. Because of our move, they have to attend public education and are doing very well academically and socially. BBS help instilled work ethic and moral values that will serve my children well, We hold a high standard for our children and BBS was right in line with that. So, if you are thinking about BBS, take a leap of faith, you will not regret it at all. Go Bucs!!!
--Submitted by a parent

Our son is in the 8th grade at Boyd-Buchanan, and has been there since Kindergarten. We love the school and have never regretted sending him there. We are not Church of Christ, and we have never had anyone treat us differently because of it. Boyd-Buchanan has the feel of a close knit family. The faculty and staff have always treated my son with such affection and love and have been great examples of Christ themselves. So many of the parents dedicate so much of their time to the students and to helping make the school a great place to be . Boyd-Buchanan focuses on academics, but has a wide variety of extra curricular activities for such a small school. We love watching our son prosper in an environment that not only provides him with an excellent education but also teaches him to be an active and productive, contributor to society.
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My daughter has been at BBS since PK and has loved every minute of it. She has had excellent teachers every year. The school is small enough to have a family feel, but large enough to offer a lot of great programs (especially in the secondary). The parents council is awesome to work with and is truly dedicated to the school. BBS is a great value compared to a lot of the other private schools. You get a Christian education with high academic standards.
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BBS is the best value in Chattanooga. Good academic program, good athletic program with more offerings than any other small private, great open, loving spiritual atmosphere. And their elementary school is the best kept secret in the state. I have 2 children in school, both since pre-K. What a blessing the school has been to our family.
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I am an alumni of BBS and both of my children attend BBS. I have been associated with the school for over 30 years. I feel that my children are receiving a top notch education while learning about Christ. I am thankful everyday that they are not at a public school. Teachers at BBS are qualified and care about my children. If you are interested in the school then you need to visit and make up your own mind about the school.
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I have been pleased with BBS. I do feel they need a new high school principal to help the school grow in many ways. I also feel to get the best teachers, BBS has to get away from only hiring teachers that are Church of Christ members. It is hard enough to hire and find great teachers ,without limiting the hiring candidates. I do feel the classes prepare the students for college, but also allow stddents that are not college bound to graduate. I do beleive the Church of Christ students have been foavored. I also feel the volunteers are all selected based mainly from the Churhc of Christ parents, others are excluded . The communcation has gotten much better with hte new presdient. The new media center is greatly needed. My daughter has gotten a great eduation, even though we have had some teachers that should not have been there.
--Submitted by a parent

My son is receiving an excellent education at Boyd. The environment is very hands-on and friendly.
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The school overall is fine, but is in need of some fundamental changes. While others complain about whether or not one is Church of Christ, I don't believe it is a problem. There is a uniform policy which is overall positive. The middle school sports progaram participates in a conference which is entirely too small (playing very small schools like Temple and Silverdale) - -the school pays the price for easy Middle school victories in high school - - especially now being in 2A on the high school level. The facilities are becoming first rate, but the school still has a ways to go.
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