My daughter has been a student at Grace for 7 years. We had planned to transfer her from their preschool, to public kindergarten. We were so impressed with the staff that we had no choice but to keep her at Grace. (I have spoken to other parents who had the same experience). My child's happiness is
... Read more the most important thing to me. I am aware that public schools teach to the test. If their scores are higher, so be it. Success in life is not just measured by test scores. The support and caring my child receives at Grace will contribute to her happiness for years to come. We feel that children need to be children. Putting undue pressure on them to increase a schools test scores does not make for a content and well rounded adult. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/18/09
I think it is very worth while to take the time and give you, not my opion, but my experience at Grace. My son has been been in the Grace school system since he was 2 years old. He was at site 1. He is now in 5th grade. I would not change our decision for the world. He has found his passion in Music,
... Read more which he would never have had that opportunity in a public school in OC. He has his own relationship with God, not the one I have. Every school, is going to have it's issue's. We have had ours. The staff have always loved and encouraged him. They have always supported us, the parents. So... in conclusion, I would like to say, if you want a safe, loving, strong academic positive place to send the loves of your life, Grace Luthern School is the place. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/01/09
Is a strong curriculum important to you? Do you like having your child learn how to problem solve? Are you interested in your child feeling loved? Is it encouraging to you to be a part of a community that is a faith based environment? If so, then check out Grace Lutheran. My daughter has been at
... Read more Site II since it opened and I am proud and sad that this will be her last year. During that time, she has been exposed to amazing teachers with a caliber of love and knowledge that encapsulates the best parts of the teaching profession. She has been loved but not coddled, she has been corrected but not broken. By the way, so has the whole family. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
My oldest daughter has attened Grace since Pre-K and is now in the fourth grade. My youngest just started kindergarten at Grace. Our family could not be happier with the school. The administrators, teachers, aides, and parents are among the best. Everyone is so supportive and the environment is as
... Read more good as it gets in providing the children a safe and happy place to learn. Grace philosophy is 'teaching the whole child'. We have seen this in the development of our children. Academically, spiritually, and emotionally; I feel very blessed and fortunate that I am able to provide the opportunity for my children to grow up in such a well rounded environment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/15/09
I was terribly disappointed with this school (McFadden location). You clearly get what you pay for (Grace is the cheapest preschool I could find). Classrooms are too small too many kids crammed into a small area inside the class and out on the play yard. The kids fought because there simply wasn
... Read more t enough room or materials for the students. I have observed students who attend Grace and have noticed that they are more aggressive and not well behaved. It is great to incorporate a Christian background with the curriculum, but there are other schools in the area that meet this need. I pulled my child out of the school and he is thriving at the new preschool. I chose Grace because of all the reviews from parents, but I think parents stay there because it is so cheap without realizing what affect it will have on their children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/21/09
I feel so fortunate to be able to send my daughter to Grace Lutheran! I have been a public school teacher for 20 years and send my child to Grace for many reasons other than academics. In public school, we are testing the children to death. While Grace attends to teaching the standards, they do not
... Read more forget about childhood. I feel my daughter gets to experience something of how school used to be: a smaller comunity, a place where fun happens, a joyous place to do art, computers, Spanish, and Music. She is happy! I am aware that it is not the MOST rigorous academic program around. That is alright with me. They are teaching her Christian principles and the are giving her the tools to think and question. I feel that her foundational education will be more than adequate to equip her for secondary school. The teachers are dedicated! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/13/09
My kids currently attend grace and I am a public school teacher. There are other reasons besides academics that people choose to go the private school sector that will never be allowed in the public school setting. RELIGION! Pretty important to many. Academics is also something that always varies based
... Read more on the child's readiness...not always on the teacher. I have witnessed that first hand. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/24/08
As the school administratior for Grace Lutheran School, I realize that no one school is right for every child. The curriculum at our school addresses all California State Academic Standards. Our school participates in nationaly normed standardized tests each, year that places our school in the top 15
... Read more to 20% of private schools in the nation. In addition we have specialty teachers that provide a well rounded liberal arts curriculum for our children. Recently a parent whose daughters graduated from Grace in 2006 and 2007 and enrolled at Mater Dei High School. The girls were not top in their classes and are honor students receiving 'A' in high school. It is disapointing that a parent would take hearsay as truth. I woujld encourage any parent considering our school to make an appointment for a tour and we would be glad to share statistical information on the quality of our academic program. Read less
Posted by a other on 06/06/08
I disagree with the post dated May 15, 2008. Grace Lutheran School provides a quality Christ-centered academic program which includes specialty teachers in Art, Spanish, Physical Education, Band and MIND Music and Math. It also provides a quality after school spiorts program. Students graduating from
... Read more 8th grade often test into Geometry, Spanish 2, and excell in high school. Read less
Posted by a other on 06/03/08
I have to say that the last review couldn't be more off base. My child graduated from Grace last year and finishing her freshman year with high scores. She tested into Spanish 2, as well as geometry. On top of that she was given instruction in art, band and physical education. The athletic program is
... Read more outstanding as is the staff. Grace rocks! Read less
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Huntington Beach schools — Grace Lutheran School is located at 5172 Mcfadden, Huntington Beach CA 92649. 5172 Mcfadden is in the 92649 ZIP code in Huntington Beach, CA Grace Lutheran School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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