Clear Lake Christian School

Our child has attended CLCS Elementary for two years. We think the school is a very good school, with outstanding teacher support and communication. Teachers provide daily communication through websites, take-home folders, after school contact at pick-up times and phone calls when warranted. The homework has been reasonable. The only negative criticism would be that the curriculum is stringent and fairly tough (Pensacola Christian curriculum). However, our student is making high grades and doing well with it, despite what we feel are pretty high expectations for the age level. We would highly recommend this school.
--Submitted by a parent

my son has attended CCCS for three years and we have found the teachers and administration to be cooperative and competent. Is the school perfect, no, nothing is, but can say if your interested in a good Christian education and tired of the nonsense of public school, than I would highly recommend CCCS. We are happy with the results
--Submitted by a parent

Not a very good school..They let to many students in who doesnt deserve to be enrolled in a christian school. Very poor teacher communication.
--Submitted by a parent

This school was ok. I went there for about four years, and over time it just got worse. I felt like they let any kid in the school, which includes kids who got expelled from public school. I wasn't getting the best education possible and I was extremely dissappointed with this school. Do not pay to get into a school like this that is no different from public school. The only christian thing they had was chapel, and none of the kids got into it and alot would try to skip. The teachers can be very unreasonable at times and its just not worth your money. This school has potential, I just wish that they would use it. God Bless.
--Submitted by a student

Our experience at CLCS has been positive. Our oldest was there thru 5th grade, was at least a semester ahead when entering public intermediate school and had no problems taking preAP courses. The lack of support for the teachers from administration has turned around. Our kids have been in classes with alot of parent support and some where we seemed to be the sole parent support. This is a committment the parent (you) have to make. CLCS is not only a private school, it is a Christian school. Along with teaching regular academics, the teachers are committed to teaching Christian values which will guide our children through life. We have only experienced two poor teachers in eight years and three kids. The other 12 were awesome!
--Submitted by a parent

We moved our child to this school from a public school. He was so far ahead of the students from CLCS that he was bored. After two years we have moved him back to public school and he is now trying to 'catch up'. Don't be fooled into believing this school is better than the public schools. Your money can be put to better use.
--Submitted by a parent

My son has difficulties and has been through the private and public school system and we've even tried homeschool. After many desperate phone calls, this is the only private school in this area that would provide any accomodations for my child. At the first ARD meeting, I was very impressed with the professionalism and it was definitly a more pleasant experience than one at a public school. Over the years, I've seen my child's self-esteem plummet because of his learning difficulties and over the past 6 months at Clear Lake Christian, he is much more confident and happy. Over all, this seems to be a great school. I would hope for stricter enrollment in the future, however, if there is a problem student, they are quickly dealt with. Also, the parent-teacher involvement could be improved, but it's a problem I've had with other schools as well. We will be re-enrolling.
--Submitted by a parent

I have three children that attend CLCS, they have all attended since Pre-K, and the oldest is in 10th grade. All three of my children are active and involved in the school and have excelled academically and socially. We have had the opportunity to not only watch but be a part of an institution that has consistantly grown to achieve its goals and vision. Like any growing opportunity the have had their growing pains, but have handled them with the highest level of respect. I believe in the heart of the school and appreciate their attempt to make an investment in the lives of our future generation. I highly recommend CLCS, we have been there for 11 years and consider it to have made a difference in the lives of our children.
--Submitted by a parent

As a recent graduate, I found that this school has potential to be a great one. I received a great education and now attend a private Christian University, and have plans to achieve a Masters in Marketing. The facilities are amazing and there are teachers and coaches who care alot. I will say that the Headmaster seems to have no care for what the students or teachers have to say. The school is losing great students and teachers because they pretty much allow anyone to be accepted into the school. If there were stricter admission policies, the school would be less likely to be frowned upon by former families of the school who transferred to First Baptist Christian Academy.
--Submitted by a student

I am a parent of a gifted little boy who has attended CLCS since Kindergarten. The curriculum is very advanced and for a parent who wants the academic best for her child this is the perfect school. A parent of a child at this school must be very involved in helping their child study because to succeed they need to be the cream of the crop. My son's teacher this year is so willing to go the extra mile and I really appreciate her. Most teachers are either certified or will be by the end of the year. I have noticed that many of the parents that complain are unfortunately unwilling to participate in their child's academic success. My child has already learned to write in cursive that is two years earlier than public schools. The teachers are top notch and sacrafice a higher salary because teaching is their calling.
--Submitted by a parent