My daughter just started kindergarten and thus far I am very impressed with her teachers understanding of this age and the academic area she is in..Very happy overall
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Posted by a parent on 09/15/09
This is our 3rd and final year at this school. While the environment is safe and teachers are loving, we have recently learned the curriculum lags behind some of the better public schools in this area (and FAR behind the parochial schools, which are similarly priced and offer extra-curricular activities).
... Read more Although our child has been a straight-A student, we find it necessary to catch up in science, math and history over the summer in order to compete academically in the public arena. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/10/09
My child has been in Monterey Bay Christian School for 5 years now and I have found the experience awsome. Every teacher that has taught my child has been an excellent, qualified, well prepared, caring teacher. I highly recomend this school to anyone looking for an excellent education in a safe environement
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Posted by a parent on 03/09/09
My kids were in this school for 4 years, and we saw an incredible deterioration in the overall quality of the school during that time. Most teachers are not credentialed and the administration is severely lacking in leadership ability. Tuition has increased while extras have all but been eliminated.
... Read more I would not recommend this school any longer, unfortunately. They have a very long way to go for improvement. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/10/09
I think that this is the best school in monterey. they have done such great things with him. so if you have the money just do it they learn, laugh, and your child will be very blessed in the long run. the staff is great and parents. all i have to say is if you want your child to read and write and do
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Posted by a parent on 03/09/06
Our oldest in first grade. Our youngest will attend kindergarten this fall. The faculty, curriculum, administration and families who comprise this best kept secret on the Monterey Peninsula are dedicated in their respective roles. I would urge anyone considering a private school, to consider the Monterey
... Read more Bay Christian School (MBCS) for their children. The school features K-8. K-5 is at the main campus. Grades 6-8 are across town. If you are looking for a nonsecular, nondenominational culture at an affordable price call and register now. We just went to the open house last eveing and were impressed by everyone we met. They are all so nice and accomodating. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/22/06
The administration at this school are complete and total hipocrites. I would warn strongly against enrolling your child/ren in this school. I found the experience to be horrible, and traumatizing for my child. They are not true Christians, and are only in it for the money. Parents BEWARE !
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Posted by a parent on 10/20/05
my littliest one has been going to this school since pre-school. i absolutely love it! great teachers, great school setting and the best is the teaching of our Lord. Chapel is every Friday and is such a fun and fullfilling experience each and every time.
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Seaside schools — Monterey Bay Christian School is located at 1184 Hilby Ave, Seaside CA 93955. 1184 Hilby Ave is in the 93955 ZIP code in Seaside, CA Monterey Bay Christian School is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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