My children have been at West Gate for 3 years. I am extremely happy with the school, teachers, and administration. The administration is very accessible and open to suggestion. My husband and I plan on keeping our children at WGCS for the duration of their education. I was recruited to the school by
... Read more another very happy parent and will continue to recommend this school to other parents. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/09
My child has been at westgate since k4 and will graduate tnext week. I would not have my child in any other school environment. Not only do the children get Gods word but they get the best education and they are shown love by this administration. From the janitors to the pastor, to the teachers and
... Read more the principle. They love the students and the students love them. A quick reminder of this was when my child complained about how hard a teacher was and i made the mistake of agreeing, he then said ya but i like her and she is really smart. The principle is amazing. What other school could your child attend that your child forgets lunch and the principle drives them to wendys to get something to eat. yes they run a tight ship but my child begged me not to ever take him out. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/12/09
My children attending this school for three years and I have to say I was not happy. They got a new principle and everything went down hill from there. The teachers are very unprofessional they do not know how to communicate with the kids they were always yelling and intimidating the children. That
... Read more doesn't seem to be very CHRISTIAN if you ask me....and for those who say how wonderful it is you must belong to that church and drink a lot of kool-aid....because the school is losing students left and right so it can't be that great...If you are looking for a school with NO parent involvement and everything has to be there way no questions asked then this is the right school for you...For all the parents who really interested make sure you do all your homework and show up at different times. GOOD LUCK!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/13/08
No, I did not owe any money to the school and I am not in any way trying to get 'back' at the administration. I am simply rating the school as I see it. I feel that the children aren't given the opportunity to think outside of the box. Everyone and everything is expected to be the exact same. Otherwise
... Read more you are a 'problem.' My child, as a matter of fact, didn't have many behavioral infractions at all. He/she just was very unhappy because he/she felt like he/she was constantly being scorned for each and everything he/she did. There is a lot of negative reinforcement at this school. There needs to be more positive reinforcement at this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/01/08
The curriculum is exelent.Teachers are well educated and the Christian doctrine is the best. I am verry happy to have my two kids there.
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Posted by a parent on 09/08/08
My two daughters have been been enrolled and West Gate since K3 and I thank God for discipline. That is what I want in a Christian School. My elementary daughter tested post high school in several subjects this year. I've seen the results, just ask the administation to open the test results for the
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Posted by a parent on 07/28/08
My four children have graduated from West Gate. I would have no other school public or private teach my children. The teachers and staff 'tell the truth' when discussing the children. They do not sugarcoat or tickle the ears of parents for good reviews. I have found nothing but love, care, and a
... Read more real education. Academically, the school maintains the highest of standard. Morally, the children hear the truth from the Bible. After reading the complaints from the above, I wonder if they owed the school money, and are getting back at the administration by submitting a bad review. It is truly unfortunate for families who will see the results later when their children are grown. No ther place is better for a Christian education. Read less
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Tampa schools — West Gate Christian School is located at 5121 Kelly Rd, Tampa FL 33615. 5121 Kelly Rd is in the 33615 ZIP code in Tampa, FL West Gate Christian School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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