Private Schools

Great Parish church for families. Has Adoration in the chapel.

Awesome School with Amazing Teachers! Wish I could have stayed longer. Great sports, academic and art programs.

We have attended North Wall Schools for almost five years now and have truly loved every minute! The classroom and office staff are key to how delighted we feel. No matter how great the school it is always hard to trust other people with your child, especially when your child can not yet communicate. Some safety measures I have appreciated include the fact that any person picking up my child with my written permission is still ID'd to verify identity. Secondly, The layout of the building, doors, windows, staffing rotation do a great job of making sure my child is not only supervised, but not left "alone" with anyone for a long period of time. And while background checks and careful selection of staff is crucial for preventing harm to children, the physical layout of the campus is one of the few schools I have ever seen that make me confident every measure has been taken to ensure the safety of my child. And the campus is simply beautiful to die for. Tree houses, play equipment, nature trails, apple trees, running water, and chimes are just a few of the amenities. (Although I so wish I had been around when the two story house ping pong ball contraption worked. Could it ever be fixed?) The Christmas Program, Holiday parties, Open Houses and other celebrations are highlights of our year. I see a wide range of cultures, religious, and races within the school community. (Although my child does have like five super blonde classmates balanced out with a variety of children - random chance.) Despite the school having a non-denominational Christian bent I have always felt that all religious are respected, cultures from around the world celebrated, and religion never pushed upon any child. A refreshing break from the public school system that shies away from celebration. I was around for the peanut incident reviewer Amber S. mentions in the last post. If she had only been around to see the phenomenal reaction to what "may" have been a breech in a nut free policy. (As the parent of a child who struggled to gain weight I was continually frustrated that my child could not consume "nut free but processed in a plant that may contain nut" products that improved my child's health because the school has such a strict policy and reads labels all the time!) I also suspect that she did not relay the seriousness of her child's allergy. Nut allergies vary greatly. In any school where a child has a nut allergy that can be picked up from nut oils on toys, large signs are placed on the classroom doors indicating a nut free zone to reinforce the importance. This is something any parent of a serious nut allergy would have discussed before letting their child attend. I am sure she takes better preparations for her child now. But I sympathize, life threatening issues that impact your child suck. Main point, North Walls Schools has always responded to any suggestion or request I or any other parent has made swiftly and with the greatest professionalism.

The teacher is amazing and the small class size offered individualized attention for my daughter. I would highly recommend this school for preschool-1st grade

Never been up there. Always seen it on the hill. Heard it was haunted??

I attended FBA for all of my highschool years (2008-10) except for my senior year (2011) for which I was homeschooled. At that time the school was teaching Abeka curriculum and had video teachers. There was; however, a sufficient number of supervisors who were well qualified and available for assistance, explanation, and guidance both academically and spiritually. They definitely put an emphasis on you fulfilling your potential, but it was not a student to student comparison, it was what they saw you as being capable of accomplishing and they encouraged towards goals, especially if you lacked setting them for yourself. All of this was funneled through and displayed in their Christ-like love and dedication to the Gospel, both at school, at their homes, and at church. The consistency in their lives was especially edifying to me particularly, but I know that it was effectual in the lives of many of my classmates as well. As far as the quality of education, in my opinion I was very well equipped scholastically. I have a well rounded understanding of classical literature (both rhetoric and comprehension of philosphy). Also, when I began at the school I was dismayed at very poor grammar scores, but with some tutoring from my one of the supervisors, I soon excelled to consistently getting high A's in everything related to grammar, not to mention superb stimulation and cultivation in the area of composition and vocabulary (specifically etymology, as well as latin and greek roots). I could have listed similar accolades upon each of the classic courses of study represented at this school, but I chose this one in particular due to it being the most effectual change and benefit to my educational portfolio. To sum it up, I love this school. I know first hand it is not without flaws or shortcomings, but it cannot be said that it is not without a clear and unified purpose. The men and women that influenced me in my years at FBA invested love and time in me on purpose, but not just so my life would be humanly speaking "successful" but that my life would be eternally profitable and pleasing to God, or to put in a simpler manner "to love others more than myself, to love and live like Christ." Thank God For FAITH BAPTIST ACADEMY. May His Grace continue to be upon it.

Valley Christian has been an excellent experience for our family. It is a caring community of teachers and staff that educate efficiently while maintaining a Christian perspective. Our experience in the local public school (West Valley School District) was horrific. Truly unbelievable. We weren't looking for private education, but are absolutely delighted to have found Valley Christian. The difference is readily apparent from the first time you visit the school. You owe it to your children to at least tour the facility Reading other posts, I find it odd others have viewed VCS as dogmatic or rigid. Our experience is that they are inclusive of others beliefs and we have met many families that enjoy denominations different than ours that attend a variety of Churches. I know nothing has offended us and have not heard that others have been offended. VCS is currently operating on a 4 day school week. Every Friday is off unless Monday was a holiday. Both my kids are operating above grade level and test well above the public system. This leaves Friday for enrichment and we're currently taking a 3 hour robotics class given by the computer and lab teachers. VCS offers a lot of educational enrichment opportunities. We've been involved in Chess Club, Basketball, Cross Country, Band, Choir, Drama, Spelling Bee, and Public Speaking. This example is only at the elementary level and only what we had time for. While the public system is eliminating programs, VCS is adding them! All while educating better and using one less day. Needless to say, we are appreciative and thankful for such a school to exist.

My daughter went to preschool for a year at age 3-4. While I saw some learning progress she never developed friendship or teacher attachment and bringing her to school was a cry in most of the mornings. The only field trip they planed that year got cancelled... The snack menu is unhealthy : what kind of healthy snack is Cinnamon Roll first thing in the morning??? Followed by crackers, pretzels, or canned fruit.. When I tried to negotiate a healthy snack menu w/school officials - they pretty much brushed me off. Very unhappy w/that school...

Staff appears to be very professional and caring. Student body seems to be very happy, engaged and inquisitive.

LCS is an amazing school! My kids have thrived there!

Great school. Really helped our kids get back on track after public school went poorly. Put put them way ahead of the pack. Wonderful teachers that see the best in our kids and help them to blossom. Small class sizes mean more individual attention. And, they work with families to make it affordable. Love this place.

good place to learn important life lessons...

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