Faith Lutheran School

We love this school. Our daughter is happy and thriving here. We pulled her out of another school where she had been one of 24 kids in a class. Her pre-K class at Faith Lutheran has 12 kids and 2 teachers, and she gets the attention she needs. She will be staying for Kindergarten next year, and her younger brother will be starting the preschool program. We're so impressed with the quality of the elementary teachers and the academics that we are also moving our oldest into the 2nd grade program for next year. The facitilies at this school are modest, but the classrooms are nicely laid-out and well-equipped. The playground is wonderful. If you look beyond the older buildings, you will find a very warm school, with staff that is passionate about teaching academics and values in an encouraging environment.
--Submitted by a parent

As a parent with two children currently enrolled at the school (and we will be back next year!), I have found the academic and pastoral care to be excellent. True, the facilities may not be a modern as some, but the wonderful staff more than make up for shiny new buildings. When we moved into the area a few years ago, we viewed a number of private schools - many of which were considerably more expensive than FLS - but they didn't have the friendly atmosphere we found at Faith. My second grader is already far ahead of grade level, and is loving the new Saxon Math curriculum. Her literacy is also far outstripping our expectations, and she currently reads at a fifth grade level. This is, to a large degree, because of the individual attention and encouragement she receives at Faith. A previous reviewer commented on the library - well, my kids are always very excited when it's library day, and bring home a varied selection of reading material appropriate to their interests and ability. Way to go, FLS!
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I feel so blessed to be a part of the Faith Family. I discovered Faith when my oldest was 3. when I enrolled her I was only looking at the preschool. Being this was my first born, I was concerned about that moment and not really thinking about elementary school. Truth be told I never thought I would consider private school for elementary, but here she is a Kindergartener at Faith, and every day I am thankful that I made the right choice. Each year she has had a small class led by caring, creative, and fun teachers. I really appreciate how she is growing into such a kind, and compassionate girl. I know I owe a lot of that to the teachers she has had at Faith. The Virtues curriculum and just their own modeling of love, respect, integrity and kindness has help guide her socially and emotionally.
--Submitted by a parent

My son has been a pupil at Faith Lutheran for the past two years. He was very shy when he started there. Thanks to the dedication of his teachers, he has developed confidence, personal responsibility and a real love of learning. The small class sizes mean that the teachers have a significant amount of time to spend attending to the needs of each student which is so important during the early years. The children are treated like family. Well done Faith Lutheran!
--Submitted by a parent

The Curriculum and teachers at Faith Lutheran School rock! The students learn Japanese, have Virtues Studies (they really love their JAM sessions), music, and PE on Fridays. The best part is that in addition to all these specialized classes, they learn the basics, like math and science, at their own pace! The spelling tests can be individualized and my son's teacher has tailored his classwork specifically for his skill level and learning style. His study and work habits, and confidence level have really improved because of this individualized attention. Thank you Faith Lutheran!
--Submitted by a parent

We love Faith Lutheran! My daughter is in Kindergarten this year and loving her school. We couldn't be happier with the programs and leadership. This school cares for my childs whole being. We'll be back in the fall. Thanks, Faith!!
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Looking forward to coming back next year with my two children. My son will go into the BEST kindergarten class- if you are looking for a full time kindergarten class you MUST check out Mrs. Brindly she is absolutely the best there is. My daughter had her and now my son will get her. Lucky him. My daughter will go onto 3rd grade with another fantastic teacher. I was never looking at staying at a private school, but I am so thankful that I have it's been the best education. The tuition are worth checking out as they are very low- again I thought all private schools would cost an arm and a leg, but no so.
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We feel very fortunate to have found Faith Lutheran. I looked up just about every school on the Eastside and almost bypassed Faith because it only went up to the third grade. However, I believe that the first few years of school are the most critical, so I went for a visit and ended up being extremely impressed. The Principal really cares about having a quality school filled with great teachers. I was afraid that the small class sizes and extra resources would translate into high tuition, but Faith was the least expensive school I considered. While my neighbors had good things to say about our public school, I didn t want my child to be one of an already overcrowded student body of 550+. Because the classes at Faith are small, the students receive a lot of individual attention and are able to learn at their own pace; even the homework is tailored to each student. The teachers and parents have been very welcoming and my child is thriving socially and academically. I was very excited to hear that Faith is planning to expand up to the 6th grade because we don t want to leave anytime soon!
--Submitted by a parent

Having read some of the other reviews, I'm wondering if they're talking about the same school! I have two children at Faith, in kindergarten and grade 2, and we are very happy with it. We moved to the area 18 months ago and looked at a number of private schools. We decided upon Faith for three main reasons: 1) It's a small, friendly school and the staff really seem to care about each child, 2) it has a well thought through curriculum which flows through each grade so the kids get continuity as they progress through the school, and 3) considering the excellent education they provide, the fees are very reasonable. Now into our second year at Faith, we feel more and more that we made the right decision. Our kids are already well above grade level in their academic achievement and, more importantly, they enjoy being there.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a parent with two children enrolled in Faith Lutheran and am looking forward to returning. As I have volunteered for the past two years in the classroom, I have talked to prospective parents about the school. They bring up the less than stellar reviews that have been posted. Having a good idea of the parent and student that have been writing negative reviews, I can tell you that I, as a parent and classroon volunteer, will not miss them. Many times parents have expectations that their child can do no wrong. The majority of these parents do not spend time involved in their child's education, whether in the classroom or at home, then are completely shocked when they need to respond to an issue or a problem, especially when it involves behavior. We look forward to the new school year!
--Submitted by a parent