Ok look i've been going to DCS for 6 years already and this school may not be the richest school ever or the prettiest but this school is my home away from home. I am involed in just about everything the school offers and i'm still on a 3.34 GPA. One thing i remember the difference between Downey and
... Read more the other Christian schools like FCA, OCP, and TMA is that Downey supports these families in school and out. Our school has also gone through alot of changes. First of all we now have 2 bible classes that all the kids love the classes are for Middle and High school students. 2nd We have new portables. Now for the best part we are going to be on Extream Makeover Home Edition. Oh yeah!! Thanks for reading bye sincerly LZ Read less
Posted by a student on 06/09/09
DCS Is very inconsistant school. The pastor of the school dosenot return calls. As a parent I like to be informe about any changes that are going to be made concerning my child's education. I'm very disappointed of the school . my son been going to this for three year's I'm thinking in what to do
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Posted by a parent on 12/04/08
Downey Christian school is not a positive Christian school to send your child to. Their aftercare has little to no supervision. There is no homework help. The teachers work out of workbook sheets only and don't use other learning style to help or stimulate children. The administration only care about
... Read more the money first and then the education. Please research this school throughougly before deciding to enroll your child. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/04/08
In comparison with the Public Schools in Florida, DCS is an excellent school. The teachers are caring and good at motivating the children. From my experience Public school teachers are far less caring and are quick to pass your child on to another teacher, than spend time with your children and help
... Read more the children to grow and learn. DCS has been excellent in teaching my children about the Lord and the bible. I can ask my children just about anything in the bible and they know about it. Good Christian Education!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/30/08
I am very disappointed & concerned about the education being given @ this socalled 'School.' There is no teaching.It is self directed by the students own motivation and working their own paces. The schools lacks preparation for the children to go to college is unexcusable in comparison to the children
... Read more at the public schools and their FCAT prep. For being a Christian School I am disappointed in the once a week Chapel & no actual Bible classes.There needs to be more emphasis on this if it is truly a Christian School. The Teaching Staff are inconsistant in their discipline strategies. I pray for a Healing at this school, as it could have potential with the right teachers and administration. There is one teacher in particular he is condescending to parents and students, making students cry and affecting their self esteem, this is NOT productive and not very Christian. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/29/08
Background: I had 2 children in DCS for 1 year. We enrolled them after 1 year in FL public schools (grade 6 and 4) to focus on learning gaps in their core subjects. A) Administration - Understaffed, well-intentioned personnel. Often uncoordinated initiatives were poorly executed - after school
... Read more activities, tutoring, administration/accounting, etc.. B) Teachers: Some professional, some not. Same as with public school. After school tutors - no real desire to tutor. They will, though, reluctantly, if forced. C. Discipline: Inconsistent (depending on the teacher). An incestuous situation with many of the students having parents in the staff. Summary: Small, money-driven school in need of strong organizational/administrative leader. Better in some areas, worse in others when compared to typical public school. Parents might be, but the students are no more 'moral' than public school population. Many good intentions by good people with sporadically successful execution. My kids are back in public school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/27/07
This school is awesome! I wish they had more discipline and consequences. I also wish they had worship in chapel and daily prayer.
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Posted by a parent on 09/09/06
Downey Christian is an outstanding school. Excellent Christian based education preparing our children to not only excel in academics and advance at their own pace but to glorify our Lord while living their everyday life. Many activities are available to help keep upi with extra activities. Teachers are
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Posted by a parent on 01/17/06
Caring staff and teachers, personal attention given to your children.
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Posted by a parent on 11/07/05
Downey Christian School is a great school for those students who need the extra caring and support. It has helped my children with their self esteem.
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