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Christian Faith School

Private | PK-12 | 259 students

Our School is best known for our Championship Basketball & Volleyball teams

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Situated in an urban neighborhood. The median home value is $159,000. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $940.

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4 stars

Community Rating by Year
2013:
Based on 2 ratings
2012:
Based on 1 rating
2011:
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2010:
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Posted Tuesday, May 14, 2013

I have children who currently attend CFS and one that graduated. I was an involved parent volunteer for years and now work for the school. I love what we provide in academics, spiritual growth, and total fitness. Our students from Kindergarten to 12th grade are getting the amazing opportunity to not only learn the basics of education, but also life lessons. We have brought into our school "The 7 habits of Highly Effective people" and Legacy Training "Biblical Blueprint for Sexual Integrity". No school is perfect. As a parent we desire the best for our kids and as a staff member I desire the best for each student. This truly is a great place for ordinary kids to become EXTRAORDINARY people!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 13, 2013

What can I say? My husband and I are just so happy that we found CFS and got our son enrolled during his K4 school year. He's now in the 2nd grade and loves going to school. While CFS does encourage parents to volunteer (it helps keep tuition costs lower), it is not required. Incentives are given to those parents who will give a certain number of hours out of the school year. We can't volunteer much, but my husband and I do what we can, and we're never pressured or criticized for not meeting some vol. hour quota. The staff / teachers are very open to concerns or questions by parents. Communication is of utmost importance at CFS. I know there is no perfect school, but CFS provides an awesome spiritual and academic learning environment. Although the school is located inside Christian Faith Center building, it is not part of the church (you don't have to go to church there to send your kid to the school). We've been blessed beyond words to have our son in CFS. We have watched him grow spiritually and academically. Sending our child to CFS has been so worth any sacrifices we've made financially to do so. I would highly encourage any parents interested to consider this school.
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Posted February 17, 2012

I graduated from CFS in 2009, and I am still an active alumnus. This school prepared me in every area of my life to impact the world by sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. I am grateful that the administration and faculty of CFS came alongside my parents to train me in a godly way.


Posted January 3, 2007

My 2 girls have attended Christian faith School for 8 years and they absolutely love it! the atmosphere is a safe atmosphere where children can focus on learning and not on surviving. the teachers are also excellent. they work one-on-one with the students. the atmosphere is very positive and the teachers and facility see the good in the students
—Submitted by a parent


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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school
White 54%
Asian/Pacific Islander 27%
Black 13%
Hispanic 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1%
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

College readiness and student pathways

Colleges most students attend after graduation University of Washington
Oral Roberts University
Seattle Pacific University
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Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 11N/AN/A
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Art teacher(s)
College counselor(s)
Computer specialist(s)
ELL/ESL Coordinator
Math specialist(s)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Priest, pastor, or other religious personnel
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Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • None - the school offers no services

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Staff resources available to students
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • Math specialist(s)
School facilities
  • Computer lab
Clubs
  • Math club

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
Performing and written arts
  • Drama
Media arts
  • Computer animation
  • Technical design and production

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • Korean
Staff resources available to students
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Kitchen
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Advanced placement courses
  • Honors track
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00 am
School end time
  • 3:30 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school: starts at 6:00 a.m.
  • After school: ends at 6:00 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Tom Puddy
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Boarding options
  • Day school
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Affiliation
  • Christian
Associations
  • ACSI
Fax number
  • (253) 200-1335

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Advanced placement courses
  • Honors track
  • Virtual school
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Religious
  • Service learning
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • None - the school offers no services
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • Korean
Vocational or skills-based training offered
  • None

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • College counselor(s)
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Math specialist(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Priest, pastor, or other religious personnel
Extra learning resources offered
  • Career/college counseling
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Buses/vans for students only
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Art room
  • Chapel/spiritual reflection center
  • Computer lab
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Library
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Soccer
  • Track
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
Performing arts
  • Drama
Media arts
  • Computer animation
  • Technical design and production

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Math club
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Coach sports teams or extracurricular activities
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Volunteer at certain events
School leaders can update this information here.

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What does it cost?

Tuition range for the 2013-2014 school year
$6000 - $8000
Vouchers accepted
No
Financial aid offered
Yes.
School-based aid

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
University of Washington
Oral Roberts University
Seattle Pacific University
College preparation / awareness offered
College presentations or information sessions
SAT/ACT prep classes
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33645 20th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
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Phone: (253) 943-2500

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