This school recently adapted into its title "international" whereas before it was simply sandcreek…read moreelem. school. My son is now K-3 and has consistently seen the same group of students transition through to the next grade. I ask him consistently if he's bullied or anyone of his classmates exhibit extreme or violent behaviors and the answer is consistent there's always one or two kids that are always in trouble. For the most part the curriculum is consistent with grade school expectations and he is an avid reader. I can say that the teachers and administration are excellent and I don't have any complaints. For parents who are new moving to the area there are several options for elementary choices but bare in mind Harrison school districts limits your choices to charter vs. public in other words I can't send my child to a different public school simply because I want too. The rules very well could have changed however that was my experience. Also they did close out access to the school grass field, basketball court and play area. I completely agree with maintaining the integrity and value of the property as people were constantly destroying the grass with unregulated soccer.

This is the 3rd year of my son participating in school sports function against CSCS. I have never…read moreseen more unchristian acts from the students and some of the parents at a sports function as I have anywhere else. I do not make this statement lightly either. I called and emailed the school last year and received no response. There is absolutely no need to heckle, jeer, or swear at the opposing team or their family and friends. The school might have Christian in its name, however it does not appear in the character or hearts of the student body in or around your stands currently. The school and its parents need to hold these kids to the highest standard as they profess to represent our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

This school was truly transformative and positive. The students are respectful and inquisitive. The…read moreteachers care about each student and take time with each person. It has been a very positive experience academically and socially for us.

William J. Palmer High School is located downtown, near Acacia Park and kitty-corner with the…read morestatue of Palmer riding his horse. As a Palmer alumni, I can say I wouldn't have wanted to go to any other high school in Colorado Springs. The location is great, the teachers are in general good, and the feel of the place is great. Palmer also has the I.B. program, an international program that offers a 4 year accelerated level of study, which can give significant college credits, since you are taking college-level courses in high school. The program requires rigorous testing at the end of the program, which would make even the hardened college-student sweat, and definitely is a great program to prepare for college. Also, since the IB program is closed to IB candidate students, this means that IB students have the same classes with a small-ish (100) group of people for 4 years. This means many strong friendships can flourish. IB aside, the school itself still excels in academics compared to other schools in Colorado Springs. The sports are eh - ask someone else who cares. The administration however of Palmer was iffy at best, especially given the needless draconian hall-monitors, as well as the bumbling of the principle and vice-principle. Security is unnecessarily tight..so much so that I think the people there actually are considering that a terrorist might decide to go ape-shit on a random high-school in a random town in a random state. Ridiculous. Still, if you have an option, send your kid here...they will thank you later.

The French teacher doesn't know how to grade she bothers you doesn't leave you alone and has…read morefavorites she grades you if you look at her weird she grades whiteboards for nothing

I attended this school from 2nd grade through high school graduation…read more What makes this school unique is how it does not follow the traditional schedule of most schools. Breaks are taken from elementary school on to have students experience the world around them. Each year students take a different trip, starting in elementary school to places like MEsa Verde or Bent's Old Fort. In Middle School there are many programs to choose from that allow you to take a break from constant studying and explore topics that are interesting for you (I remember taking comic book art and acting). In High School the ECS program cannot be beat. A whole month off to study a topic in depth while traveling? I went to Italy and Bulgaria with these programs and felt that they enhanced my life and encouraged me to explore beyond what most students have when finishing high school. It also gives students the opportunity to play sports when they may not of had one in other schools. It may have changed since I was there, but anyone who wanted to play a sport could, and tryouts would only determine JV and Varsity levels. Small class sizes and dedicated and talented teachers make this school stand out. I owe a lot of my bright future to the great education I received at this school.

CSS is an amazing non-profit, independent day school. Easy access since they have a bus system. It…read moreis an age 3 to grade 12 college prep program with incredible life skills and social/emotional learning included in the program. Great sports and art options too. Absolutely no other place quite like it to receive such a well rounded education. Small classes sizes. Stellar faculty, staff, parents, and students. This is a place to call home.

Was there for an event. Don't know too much about the school other than they can use a better…read morecleaning crew. Bathrooms were filthy early on a Saturday morning.

The teachers of this school are complete crap. New start of the semester and 3 teachers quit mid…read moreyear leaving their students to be separated into a different class for the hour, or to have another teacher sun for their class instead of getting time to plan their lessons. Every year over 50% of the teachers just quit on us. Which isn't the best thing to do for a school filled with poor students with a hard home life. Also the assistant principal doesn't really care about your education, all he seems to care about is dress coding you for wearing a sweater, I mean like ok I'm just wearing a sweater, but youre gonna send me to the office and rid me of my right to an education by making me wait for a referral. But to say the least there are a few nice enough teachers like Mrs. Chizever and Mr. Madrid, they are teachers you want to have, they will be there for you.