My child is in high school. All of us have been very pleased with the quality of the academics and the high standards and expectations that have been set. While I agree with the lunch choices needing improvement, my child chooses to purchase those things that are nutritious that he likes and subsidizes
... Read more his meals by bring part of his lunch as well. I can't say that I would ever choose a school by the food they offer anyway. I am most concerned about the academics and chrisitian environment that adequately prepares my child for life. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/25/09
A really good school with strong dedicated leadership. Low student to teacher ratio. Great academics. Nice sports activities, well behaved articulate kids & a very safe environment
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Posted by a parent on 06/05/08
i love the school it pretty awesome. you get to be around your friends 24-7. we also only have four classes a day. we have green days and white days. ech day we have different classes.
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Posted by a student on 12/01/07
* Strong academics w/ good follow-up information * Committed and caring faculty * Numerous sports & extracurricular activities * Low student-to-teacher ratio * Christian environment * Students are well-behaved SMCS provides a safe wholesome environment that promotes learning.
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Posted by a parent on 08/27/07
I am a parent with 3 children enrolled. We've been at the school for about 5 years. We love it! The administration and staff show a real love for the children. The academics are excellent. And the school provides many athletic opportunities and other types of extracurricular activities. The school
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Posted by a parent on 08/08/07
My daughter started from K-5 and is now going to 2nd grade. Although the dress code from ist grade was quite a challenge to follow and the cafeteria prices/food choices may not be the best, I love the low teacher:student ratio and the quality of work. One thing that I really really love is the fact that
... Read more the school takes christianity very seriously, (no sugar coating here). Another thing is my daughter really enjoys going to school at smcs and we plan on her staying for as long as God provides and we are in the area. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/25/07
My daughter started attending this school last year. I have not been pleased with the quality of teachers there. The dress code is ridiculous and the lunch prices are very high.
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Posted by a parent on 12/08/06
SMCS has never and will never be driven by profits. There aren't any profits because this is a non-profit organization. My children have attended this school for 13 years and we have been very pleased with the focus on developing a heart for God and on academic excellence. Admittedly the cafeteria
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Posted by a parent on 05/27/06
I would rate this school very high in the fields of academics. The student-teacher ratio is low and I like the fact that the faculty and students all know each other. I only have 2 problems with the school itself and I have to admit I haven't compared any other private schools and I don't know the
... Read more Alabama standards for them. My son is in second grade and he attends Physical Education classes 2 days a week. I think all students in Elementary should attend 5 days a week. The lunch program needs alot of improvement. The food that is provided in the cafeteria is not nutrious (Dominoes Pizza, chicken nuggets, potato chips, gatorade, yoo-hoo's) The kids are allowed to even get 2 (or more) desserts if they choose. I can't help but feel that the school is driven by profit at the expense of the kids. Read less
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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