Private Schools

This school is really a joy to behold. My child has blossomed into a even more bright and interested two-year-old. She loves going to school and her language skills have developed greatly in the few short months she has been there. A few of the highlights of this school: The organic garden on the 5-acre property. They are in the process of re-landscaping so that each child will have a plot to learn how to garden. My two-year-old talks about how she will grow some "daisy-flowers!" The little kids learn yoga everyday. This is adorable and hilarious. My daughter practices this at home sometimes. It is wonderful for learning about patience and about quiet time. The faculty is incredibly responsive to the children's needs. The director felt that my daughter and another little boy needed to be graduated to the next class level, but neither were potty-trained. Over the course of ONLY A WEEK, both were potty-trained! One of the teachers' aids worked with the two of them, and now both are happily in big-kid pants! (I am a first-time parent, but I think that potty-training is not usually so easy?) The parents are very involved at the school and the faculty is obliging to our wishes. There is a (log-in secured) website with daily and weekly updates of your child's learning plan and progress. You can also ask, and they will post pictures of you child. Since I work all day, it is wonderful to be able to keep such close supervision of what my child is doing. (I can also ask her about her new yoga poses!!)

They were filming us at a game for some reason i dont go there but kinda weird

Academically structured school!!! The teachers are loving, kind and always willing to lend a helping hand.

My kids have attended this facility for the past five years - my son until he began kindergarten and now my daughter who is preparing for kindergarten in their Pre-K program. I am VERY picky about where my children are when they aren't with me and a daycare was important. I did my research and site visits including the consideration of a nanny instead of daycare. My kids loved their teachers at Gateway many of whom are still there! The rooms have full glass walls allowing everyone to be able to see in every room (now that to me is accountability to know that eyes can always be watching). They have the facility professionally cleaned every evening by a cleaning company, the teachers in the infant and toddlers rooms soak the toys in cleaning solution every day and prep for the next day. The rooms and walls are full of colorful art and learning activities for kids and the summer programs are fun and allow older kids to attend field trips like the movies, bowling and frozen yogurt. I am lucky to have found a place I trust with people that have watched my children grow up before their eyes.

Heavily consider coming here. SOME teachers are nice, but most are just plain mean. The school favors sports over academics, therefore athletes are favored over everyone else. If an athlete bullied a “nerd” or academically accelerated person, the “nerd” would be blamed and punished for the bully’s actions. Most lunches are overpriced charging up to 2.00 just for a few chicken tenders, where you can get three times as many at Wal-Mart for cheaper. The janitor and lunch ladies are incredible, they are honestly the sweetest people there along with the vice principal, Ms. Susan. Bullying is very bad here, with no action to stop it. We were handed sheets with questions like “Do you feel safe at the school?” And the teacher said “ If you said you never feel safe at school talk to someone about it, not us, like a parent or something.” The school offers no help to bullying, therefore it is a major issue. And favoritism is definitely present. I would heavily consider options before making a final decision to come to PDA.

The Church with a HEART!!! Grew up in this church will some Great Godly Saints. We wiil surely see again. GOD IS GREAT!!! AMEN!

I went there many years ago (about 20 LOL). It was amazing. Small classes, I loved my teacher Mrs. Lillian :). The curriculum was so great that when I wound up going to public school I was about 2-3 years ahead academically. I wish I could remember what books they used for bible class bc I would love to use them for my own children now.

I am a former student of Calvary Christian School and I am currently a coach at Conway Christian School. My brother and I both attended Calvary from kindergarten through high school. It was recently brought to my attention that someone used my name to post a negative review of this fine school. Calvary is a top notch school and always has been and I would never have anything negative to say regarding this school. I am a huge advocate of private Christian education and I would recommend this school to anyone looking to send their children where they will receive a top notch education based on Christian principles. To whomever posted the negative remarks and used my name, you should be ashamed of yourself.

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My son has been at Risen Christ for 5 years and loves it. It is a small setting for him as he didn't want a large school. The staff is friendly and helpful. Been a good place for my son.