After teachiung 30.5 years in public education my coming to Central Park put a positive desire to be back in the classroom. We have over 400 years of teaching experience and we do prepare students , at least those who are willing to study and learn. Central Park Christian provides what our children
... Read more need without the financial aid of the federal government. We work very hard to give of ourselves spiritually, financially, emotionally, and as hard working teachers. I will always thank God for my time at Central Park Christian. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 09/25/09
As an elementary school, CPCS is probably one of the best options available in the area. The teachers are very much involved and very much invested in the success of their students. However, as a middle and high school, public school is a better option. Apart from being a safe environment, CPCS has little
... Read more to offer. Few extracurricular activities and lackluster faculty leaves MUCH to be desired. As a student, of course, one is resposinble for their own education, but why pay out good money to be taught at a private institution if you are going to have to teach yourself. I was absolutely not prepared in science or math when I reached college. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/06/08
strict code of conduct, excellent leadership, solid basic education, daily Christian teaching, nationally recognized basketball program.
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Posted by a parent on 02/27/08
I am now attending this school and i will say that it is a very competent elementary school. Unfortunately the same can't be said for the highschool. They seem to disregard other activities by employing teachers that only know how to read from the book and not take learning from a more proactical approach
... Read more and pay more attention to basketball team. I find it frivolous how the basketball team can get to europe every year, but our calss can't even go to georgia for a six flags trip. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/23/08
I graduated from CPCS in 2006 after attending for 5 years, and I was well prepared for the classes at UAB. The teachers excell in giving students a Christian environment and preparing students for the world ahead. Dr. Parker is a kind but strict headmaster who demonstrated to me that one will truly
... Read more reap what one sows. As in any school a student will only learn what is needed if he/she desires to do their best. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/06/07
I attended this school and felt when I came out I was not prepared to attend high education as well as other kids who had attended public schools. The headmaster seems more concerned with the small sports program at the school than academics. I especially did not feel prepared in science or math.
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Posted by a student on 07/03/07
I was a student and sent my child there shortly. I feel the curriculum is insufficient in comparison to most schools in the area including public systems. The courses offered are basic and elementary, and does not touch upon the arts, sciences, business or computer classes which enables young people
... Read more to have a promising future. Academic test scores and performances should be based on parental involvement and the headmasters steering in morality and ethics. Extracurricular activities are weak with only basketball encouraged. Read less
Posted by a former student on 11/17/06
I gratuated from this school and I have to say that I was not at all prepared to go out into the real world after graduation. It was a close knit school, and I had many friends and participated in many activities, but it lacked in many areas also.
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Posted by a former student on 11/08/06
I taught High School science at CPCS for three years (1998-2001) and can vouch for the high quality of education that its students receive. The teachers and administrators genuinely care for the students and invest their lives in them. I loved teaching there and would send my kids there if I lived
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Posted by a teacher on 08/26/06
My children attend this school and I love it. They do very well on their SATs whcich lets me know that the school is doing a great job to prepare students to compete in the academic world. Dr. Parker, the head master, is fantastic. He is a fair leader and the children love and respect him. I also
... Read more like the environment and the teachers. This school is worth every dime that I pay for my children to attend. Read less
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Birmingham schools — Central Park Christian School is located at 1900 43rd St W, Birmingham AL 35208. 1900 43rd St W is in the Central Park neighborhood and 35208 ZIP code in Birmingham, AL Central Park Christian School is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 12.
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