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    My 6th grader is thriving in middle school the STEM program is one you will not find anywhere in this town or surrounding cities.

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    Fayetteville Christian School - Warrior Pride

    Fayetteville Christian School

    3.7(7 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    My middle school twin children have attended several good schools ( California, Virginia, etc) due…read more to relocation, I can confidently say that FCS is by far the best school out of then all. We joined after the school year started and words can't begin to describe the open arms by which my children were accepted by the staff, students and other families. My son went from disliking school to missing not being in school even on weekends. Even though we are of a minority race, my children experienced zero racism! The school has outstanding program in academics, sports, chapel and christian ministry and overall experience. In the short 1 year my kids spent here, the transformation is unbelievable- in a good way, it is great to watch them grow into God-fearing, articulate, and well-rounded young people. We are possibly relocating this year, if we do, I'm sure we will miss FCS dearly, if it so happens that we don't relocate, my children will be ecstatic!

    I am writing this review to warn other families about the lack of grace, collaboration, and basic…read moreprofessionalism at Fayetteville Christian School. Our five-year-old son was kicked out of kindergarten today during his second week of school based entirely on a biased phone call with his previous school, without Fayetteville Christian School ever conducting their own assessment or making any effort to get to know him. The reality behind why we left the previous school is entirely distorted by this previous administration and/or administrator. We withdrew our children because a teacher there physically grabbed and pinched my younger 3-year son so hard, it left visible marks and bruises that lasted for days (which we have proof of). We even showed grace and decided not to report it any higher than their admin level and to this day, we have never even received as little as a sorry from the teacher in question. Rather than taking accountability, that school tried to blame a toddler. This event has left such a lasting effect on my son to the point that when we drive by this school, he must tell the story! While we had minor behavioral hiccups last year, we actively worked to mitigate any behavioral issues that arose with them and always made significant progress. By taking another school's defensive narrative at face value, Fayetteville Christian School chose to judge a child based on a single source of gossip. This decision was made immediately after reaching out to the previous school, without warning. My son is a high-energy five-year-old with a huge heart, but this school gave up on him immediately after his first minor behavioral issue. Keep in mind, he is just starting kindergarten where everything is new and where a big adjustment period is expected. To make matters worse, the staff was incredibly rude and dismissive over the phone. Today was the first and last day of any communication regarding behavior from the front office. They entirely refused to work with us to find a solution, and an administrative staff member even implied that a high-energy five-year-old should be medicated. Suggesting drugs rather than offering a structured partnership or simple patience is a lazy, toxic approach to early childhood education. This institution claims to stand on Christian values, but their actions stand in direct opposition to Christ's teachings. Christ commanded to "let the little children come to me," yet your institution shut the door on a child at the very first sign of effort. You denied our son a fair chance, denied our family a collaborative partnership, and handled this situation with hostility rather than the love of Christ. Their so-called Christian Institution is built on conditional love and self-preservation. If you want a school that actually partners with parents and treats children with love and patience, look elsewhere.

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    Jack Britt High School

    Jack Britt High School

    1.5(2 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    I just read the comment and basically 95% of what they said is still in effect…read more Phones - 1st offense, they take it for a day 2nd offense, they take it for two weeks 3rd offense, they take it until the end of the year. Depriving a working member of society basic necessities in maintaining a job that helps provide themselves or their family basic human essentials is inhumane and immoral. Yes, they are highschoolers, and yes, they are children, but considering the area in which the school is located it is not a far stretch to say that many adults live check by check with the help of their children in order to keep their house and food on the table. They're allowed to make mistakes given their age, but the severity of the punishment does not fit the crime. Education- Most of the teachers do not take the time to accommodate their students learning needs. I've heard horror stories throughout the halls and experienced it myself where teachers will attempt at an explanation of a topic and fail miserably. They will then proceed to be surprised when the entire class failed the test. When the classroom is full of kids who want to learn and better themselves, the problem isn't them, it's the way the teachers teach. Grades- This is one of the things they've changed since my freshman year (14-15) there. Their grading system was once unbelievably difficult and unfair given the 70% = D and 80% = C but by my Sophmore year (15-16) they had changed it back to a fair 10pt grading system. 90% = A 80% = B And so on. Funding- The previous commenter was completely correct. The Gates Four community held highest priority for the school. They will pour funding galore into sports and other activities that the gated community encourages them to do. Jack Britt is manipulated by the rich and unwavering in their constant neglect for the educational requirements of the other 90% of their student population. Crime- The way they handle crime is unbelievable at this school. Their attempts at containing fights has never worked. At freshman orientation every year, they will maintain the same lie that a fight has not occurred since 2005. This is not true. In the three years I spent there I have witnessed multiple fights and heard of many more. Rules- Illogical. We can't stand during lunch unless we're walking around the cafeteria. We are not allowed to have our phones during passing period or lunch. The vending machines only work after school hours in which we are highly encouraged to leave immediately otherwise punishment will ensue. Dress Code- The dress code provides very little expression. Your shorts must go to your knees, your shoulders cannot show, and nothing you wear can be distracting to other students. I had a friend who's Hufflepuff jacket was confiscated because it "disturbed the learning environment". The dress code is also known for being biased based on gender and social class. Many boys would be allowed to wear shorts above the knees despite their female counterparts being forced to cover themselves. It was also observed that kids who appeared to be from Gates Four would be given lesser punishments and let off with warnings when pertaining to dress code. Gang Activity and Drug Paraphernalia- A lot of people are in gangs, and a lot of people do drugs. Not just weed, but the hard stuff. I know a guy who consumed cocaine regularly and shrooms occasionally. I also know people who have participated in gang activity including violent initiation tactics and the supplying of illegal substances and weapons. It often made me scared to interact with people at my school. I stayed away from a lot of people because of these things. Their are multiple examples of the dangers of gangs in this area. Just this year a kid got shot by simply being known as a rival gang member. Other years the McDonald's across the street has been shot up, similarly the mall, but that's just the area. I feel as though I could go on forever about the negative qualities of Jack Britt High School, but all in all I survived and I'm not traumatized. It just really sucked.

    Not the best or the worse high school, but I would say not the best one. I didn't like going there,…read morethey would expect way too much from you, the grading scale was too much, like a 80 would be considered as a C, and administration is too strict along with unethical rules and a policy that gives them a right to take your phone and keep it no matter what. I been in that school for 2 years, and I was ready to get out. Sides the fact that kids from gate 4 would go to that school, the school it self would be more concerned in funding in sports for their ratings than getting new education equipment like computers. And I forgot to mention they play this "School anthem" that's kinda annoying. Do your self a favor and find a better school who is focused on the main purpose in education than being obsessed being top rated in education and sports, so do yourself a favor and go to another school that has can actually let you get a good GPA, not a grading system that says 70 or below is a D, and not get your phone taken for a simple reason

    Earthshine Learning Center

    Earthshine Learning Center

    5.0(6 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    Words can't express how grateful I am to have found Earthshine, we are coming up on a year that my…read moreson has attended here and he couldn't be happier! He has grown so much over this last year and it has been so exciting to watch. All of the staff is amazing, if your looking for a great place for your little one this is it!

    After reviewing many preschool options for my 3 year old boys, we started out at a fancy, expensive…read morecenter that had an amazing campus. My boys weren't very happy there and, although the center was amazing, the classrooms seemed overcrowded compared to what we were told the ratio would be. My autistic son has an aide who remains in the classroom with him and she reported to me that sometimes the room would be stuffed with children beyond the official capacity. We received a lot of behavior reports concerning my other son and, again, my aide reported that the classroom spent way too much time sitting at the table instead of letting the kids move around the classroom. The time spent outside was minimal, even though they had very beautiful playgrounds. I've spoken to several early childhood education experts who say that in this age range (under 5), you should look for centers that have more open play space than tables. You should also look for places that are less academically focused, since what's most important for kids this age isn't in memorizing facts, but learning how to get along with others, developing self-sufficiency, and enjoying the process of learning. Earthshine's Center isn't the prettiest of places, but don't let that fool you. My boys both absolutely love it and my one son's 'behavior problems' completely disappeared when we switched schools. My boys were never really happy to separate in the old school, but after about a week at Earthshine, they were eager to bound away from me. I think the format of Montessori - where the child leaves the parent instead of the parent leaving the child - helps tremendously. The best thing about Earthshine is that, if the weather is good, they are outside. Playing, eating, learning, is all done in a space that's big enough for the kids to really run around and burn off their energy (which makes bedtime easier for me). Inside the classrooms, the tables take up a smaller portion than any other center we toured. Children are encouraged in self-directed learning, but unlike many other Montessori centers, this one isn't as hands off as some are, which can cause some children problems in that they aren't given ANY direction. When we were considering this school, my son's behavior therapist warned us that Montessori schools can be either really good or really bad. The really bad ones basically have no structure and, while some children are motivated and interested enough in learning to complete their basic education on their own - many, if not most children, are not. This school is one of the really good ones. There's enough structure that my boys know their general plan for the day (lunch and nap happen in the same order), but enough flexibility to keep learning fun. Like any good Montessori school, they have 'observation stations' where you can watch your kids through a one-way mirror and observe them in the classroom. I see my boys select a playmat and toys, play with the toys on the mat, and then clean it up themselves. They've become much more independent since starting the school. Their special needs knowledge and accommodations are top notch and the best I've found. My autistic son has really benefited from attending. There are many schools that turn down an aide. We toured a lot of places and many refused to let my son's therapists in the classroom. To me, this is suspicious at the 2-5 year old age. A aide is trained to help the child inside their environment and it isn't like the other children will be distracted by another adult, who they see as just another teacher. It speaks volumes for the transparency of Earthshine that they allow aides provided they meet the state requirements with detailed background checks. We are moving soon and I'm going to miss Earthshine. I'm sure my boys will too.

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