My son has attended WCS for Kindergarden and 1st grade and will be entering 2nd grade this year. I love the school. The education is exceptional and the parental involvement is tremendous.
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Posted by a parent on 07/23/09
I am a teacher at WCS and am thrilled at the level of education the students receive as well as the love and support freely given to every single student. From pr-k up through middle grades, I daily observe happy, healthy children worshipping God in chapel, learning about God in Bible class, participating
... Read more in fun and engaging physical education, learning foreign languages, experiencing unforgettable field trips and so much more! Academics are superior, offering college preparatory leveled work , And in 2009-10, the school will complete its conversion to a Fine Arts and Technology School. WCS has offerred a quality education for 25 years and is getting even better with the addition of art, art history, theatre, music, creative writing, poetry and computer science technology. WCS also offers a year-round day care. What an awesome elementary experience any child will have at WCS. Highly Recommended. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 03/02/09
My daughter attended WCS and i loved it.She learned so much and was so ready for Kindergarten.Mrs.debbie her teacher was so so great! My nephew also goes there too! and we love it.It is a great school!
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Posted by a parent on 08/10/05
For the sake of full disclosure I should say that I am not only a parent but that I serve on the Board for the school, I am a minister at the supporting church and I assist in leading chapel for the school. We have two daughters who have just completed their second year with the school. Our impression
... Read more from day one has been very positive. First, our experience regarding the spiritual environment at Westgate Christian is that it is a top priority. In fact, the school added a full-time campus minister this year who teaches Bible classes for the grade school and works to be involved with the students outside the classroom. Second, the academic quality has been second to none. I have witnessed first hand teachers who stay as late as 6PM to do extra work for their classroom and children make marvelous leaps socially, academically, and spiritually. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/26/05
My Daughter is in the 4-k progrem this year(2005). This year has been a real disappointment. She has been going to the school for 2 years and the previous year was Wonderful! I do have to say the quality of the teachers (esp. hers)is great! She has grown alot this year. I feel as it is more of a
... Read more Leadership problem. This is a Christian School and I feel as it does not really portray that quality. That is just based on the way I have been treated and my family. My child will not be returning there next year. It is a shame this school has always been Great! until this year. The academic program is Good and the extracurricular activities I believe needs some work. If you want your child to grow more in God and learn good values. This would not be the school. Thanks & God Bless Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/21/05
My daughter is currently in the preschool program at Westgate Christian. She has just completed the K-3 program. I believe she has received an excellent start on her education. More importantly, I know when I leave her each day, she is going to be well taken cared of and loved. She has recently been
... Read more diagnosed with epilepsy. When the administration found out about the possibility of this, we received an outpour of love and concern. They were ready to do anything they needed to ensure her safety. I highly recommend this school to anyone, especially the preschool program. Read less
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Dothan schools — Westgate Christian School is located at 617 Westgate Pkwy, Dothan AL 36303. 617 Westgate Pkwy is in the 36303 ZIP code in Dothan, AL Westgate Christian School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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