I have 3 children at Faith and over the past 7 years I have taken advantage of all that Faith has to offer. Fundraising, Community Oureach, Student Enrichment Activites, as well as attending PTF meetings. What goes on behind the scenes to enhance our childrens academics, as well as social and spiritual
... Read more enrichment is truly amazing. The families at Faith are a blessing to this school and a compliment to the wonderful job our teachers and staff do on a daily basis. The teachers bring out our kids full potential in so many aspects of their growth. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/04/09
My child goes to Faith Community School. This is our first year and we could not be more pleased. The Teachers, The Staff are excellent. First Class. Very Caring as well.
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Posted by a parent on 11/11/08
i attended faith community shcool for 7 years, i am now graduated. the teachers at this school are amazing they all cared for me very much, especily through some hard times, so ya the teachers are great. i did not fell like the school hade the best coriculum and felt that they did not have as much interest
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Posted by a student on 08/19/08
This school is great, it supports the good old family values that most schools hve been forced to shove in the closet (on the back of the top shelf at that)! The principal and teachers truely care about the students and their family. I am in the military and I specificly selected duty stations around
... Read more this school because I dont feel I could ever find a school that can add so much to my childs life! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/29/07
This school is excellent. Expectations are high and good performance is equally rewarded. This is a safe haven of academic excellence. Our daughter loves it at Faith. She is challenged and loved.
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Posted by a parent on 10/22/07
The teachers are excellent. If yo want a disciplined school this is not it.
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Posted by a parent on 10/16/07
We love FCS! Imagine a school where family is important. The principal actually knows every individual student, and their families. There is a nurturing atmosphere, even the students themselves seem to treat each other like family. I feel like every person on campus from the office to the classroom,
... Read more is interested in my children. The parent participation is incredible! The curriculum is great. My children are much better versed and well read than their peers who attend other schools. My children score 5 to 6 grade levels higher than their grade on many parts of SAT's. They learn and have good role models for good character traits, such as respect. This school has it all. Great environment, academics, and fun after school opportunities! I am so glad that we found it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/19/07
We have been a Faith family for 9 years (2 boys from kingergarten to 6th) and the decision to place our children at this school has never been regreted. The principal, teachers and staff are acedmically and spiritually gifted individuals who continue to encourage, love and support their students. Students
... Read more are better prepared for middle school/high school because of the education provided at Faith, and the teacher/student ratio. Teacher/parent communication is wonderful and they even have a website to keep up to date on weekly class assignments as well as school activities. Parent participation is welcomed and appreciated in class, fieldtrips, before and after school care and special activities. Our children have learned to be hard working, loving, dependable, respectful and Godly young men. You and your child will be truly blessed to make Faith part of your family. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/18/07
Faith Community School has taught my son the importance of obeying God and his respecting his authorities. It is like a big family so everyone is important plus parents are very involved. The academics and PE are top notch. Activities: talent shows, spelling bees, numerous educational field trips, chapel
... Read more every Wed. with each child reciting bible memory verses, International day instead of Halloween, a really fun 'all school picnic' the last Friday of the school year, a fantastic CYT play, Mad Science, Spanish lessons, Computer labs, all school prayer circle every Friday before school, pledge to the flag every Monday morning, etc!. My son started writing cursive at Faith Community School in Kindergarten. His teacher then had a PHD and said, 'It connects his analytical side to his creative side to make him a better problem solver.' He is a phenomenal problem solver, has been disciplined and continues to learn to Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/12/07
The motto of Faith Community School is 'Excellence in Education' which I have found to be absolutely true. Christian values and truths are extremely important in our family, but in addition, we value a strong academic atmosphere where our children will learn and be challenged. We have not been disappointed
... Read more on either level. Faith Community excels academically and spiritually. The kids are challenged, loved, nurtured and cared for on every level. Read less
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San Diego schools — Faith Community School is located at 2285 Murray Ridge Rd, San Diego CA 92123. 2285 Murray Ridge Rd is in the Mission Valley East neighborhood and 92123 ZIP code in San Diego, CA Faith Community School is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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