Tabernacle was a disappointment for my family. My child was ahead academically entering and far behind when leaving and actually increased her ACT 4 points in 1/1/2 yrs after being transferred to a fully accredited college prep school. From my observation, no student received athletic scholarship opportunities
... Read more in the three years we attended . ACEA is a very weak conf. in my opinion and cannot compete with the AISA or ASHAA and they stay in this weak conf to 'trophy hunt' rather than seek stronger talent to play. If you are looking for strong academics and sports I agree fully with the other parent who also posted Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/13/09
After being homeschooled, this is the first school that I've put my son in. As a sixth grade student I am impressed with how well he is adapting. His teacher is amazing, as is the rest of the faculty that he deals with. He comes home from school every day telling me how much he loves it there. He
... Read more is a gifted child, and the school work is not below him... He feels challenged. The leadership is great. His teacher this year has worked with me continuously to help make his being there even better for him. I believe I made an excellent choice by putting my son in this school. Thank you TCS!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/09/08
I graduated from Tabernacle in 2007. In response to the parent that posted about not recommending the school due to a weak academic and athletic program. That statement is so far from the truth. I graduated with a 3.9 gpa that was hard earned and it was not from a weak academic program! We had a
... Read more senior with a full payed academic scholarship to Michigan State University as well as other graduates with full payed academic scholarships to other well know universities. All of whom are succeeding greatly! And as far as the athletic program, this is coming from the captain of the varsity basketball team, our basketball team finished 3rd in the state my junior and senior year. Our team also included players that were given the honors of First Team All-State, Athletes of the Week, and so on! Thats just the basketball team too. Read less
Posted by a other on 11/10/08
I love TCS! My older boys were there for 2 years and I substitured there when possible. I love how the teachers continue their interst in the students life even if in a different grade or class. Even though my children are no longer enrolled at TCS I continue to recommend it to parents in our area.
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Posted by a parent on 07/07/08
I am a junior at tcs this year. I have been here since I was 5 and I love it! There isnt another school that I would want to go to! The teachers are awesome and Im pretty sad that I will be graduating next yr! This school is awesome! ~candace coleman~
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Posted by a student on 08/10/07
I went to Tabernacle from 7th to 10th grade before going back to a public school. The teachers there actually care about all the students. Its more than just a job to them. I want to thank all the teachers, past and present, for making a positive impact on my life.
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Posted by a former student on 09/04/04
My daughter is in the 2nd grade. She started here in k4. She loves the teachers and has excelled in all of her subjects. Being able to pray is her best. I want to thank the staff at TCS for making this school the best in academics as well as spiritually for my daughter.
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Posted by a parent on 02/23/04
My husband went to school here and now we have 3 kids enrolled at Tabernacle. We love it! The school has been open for 30 years. Their SAT test scores are consistently way above the national average. Not only do kids at Tabernacle keep up with the neighboring public schools, they usually are ahead
... Read more of 'the game'. And most importantly, they are not forbidden to pray. On the contrary, their religious freedoms are protected and they are encouraged to pray and call on God every day. They also have a class devoted entirely to the Bible. They study the word of God as they would a text book, since it is the ultimate instruction manual and history book! It is worth every penny. God bless TCS! Read less
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Gardendale schools — Tabernacle Christian School is located at 2649 Decatur Hwy, Gardendale AL 35071. 2649 Decatur Hwy is in the 35071 ZIP code in Gardendale, AL Tabernacle Christian School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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