My child has attended FCS since K4 (Preschool), and I have nothing but great things to say about this school! The curriculum is excellent, and the teachers are very great at communicating with the parents. More importantly, I love that my child has the freedom to learn about God, and the ability to learn
... Read more and apply Biblical principles from a very young age! For parents who are dissatisfied with the sports and extracurricular activities, you may want to consider outside leagues, private music lessons, etc! Excellent school, highly recommend! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/23/09
This school has done exceptional things for the students as far as curriculum, activities, and overall guidance. The school has done well with enhancing the student s abilities to learn new material and comprehend previous material for future reference. The students are very respectful and seem to have
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Posted by a parent on 01/14/09
My son has excelled through there program. He loves being able to talk about Jesus all day. He loves his PE teacher and his regular teacher as well. He is learning to be a responsible young man, and this school is training him how to do this. What they lack in equipment, they excell in love, kindness,
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Posted by a parent on 12/26/08
My children started going to FCS this year and I am pretty satisfied overall. The curriculum is strong in phonics, reading, and writing. It's weak in math and science. I am happy with what my children are learning about Christianity. The facilities are located in an old historic sugar plantation
... Read more general store and there is no air conditioning. The playground area is small and limited. Many, not all, teachers and staff are a aloof and treat parents like they are not even in the room. The teachers are not very proactive with parent communication. I did not exactly get a warm and cuddly reception when we first started. They need to work on being a little more outgoing - it's not that they are rude or mean, they are just cold. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/25/08
Both my children had attending FCS 3 years ago. The curriculum is excellent. But what the school really lacks is some updating and remodeling. It needs to update the facilities. Communitcation wasnt too great with teacher and parents. This school has lots of potential!
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Posted by a parent on 07/21/08
The courses are great, the hearts of the teachers and staff are great; what is missing is activities and facilities. With that said, this could be a great school but communication between school and parents are terrable. I am sure that is not true for everyone but even on parent is to many. Improve
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Posted by a parent on 06/19/08
My son has attended fcs since the 6th grade, he is now in high school. We've been satiisfied with the education he's receiving. Less students in the classroom provides him the one on one attention between him and the teacher. This close knit environment helps him actively participate in classroom
... Read more discussions, something he didn't do in the public school system. The small school environment allows all of the students to know each other. All the students are encouraged to participate in the school sports activities whether you are experienced or not. I wish that the school offered more extra curricular activities such as band and art. The sports program could be expanded to offer more exposure for the student athletes, or the school could consider participating in the pac-5 program so those student athletes that want more competitive play and exposure could have the option to. Overall good school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/26/08
I have notice that the staff is often leveling this school. Why?
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Posted by a other on 02/29/08
This is an excellent school. The Abeka curriculum is a very strong curriculum. My children are challenged in a positive way. They are in a loving, respectful atmosphere. The teachers are very good at what they teach. We are very pleased with this school and the academics. I am confident that my
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Posted by a parent on 02/15/08
My son has been going to Friendship since K4 and I absolutely love it. His teachers have been so loving, but at the same time, they make sure he is well behaved. I love the A Beka reading program. My son is reading very well and he hasn't even received his first report card in first grade yet. In
... Read more the three years my son has been coming here, the parents have been very involved in the classroom and on field trips. I love it that he can learn about God while in school and be in a Christian environment. But, I would love to see an updated playground and more exercise on a daily basis. I genuinely believe that the faculty of Friendship care about the well being of all of the children and want to make sure they are getting the best education. I have been very pleased! Read less
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Ewa Beach schools — Friendship Christian School is located at 91-1207 Renton Rd, Ewa Beach HI 96706. 91-1207 Renton Rd is in the 96706 ZIP code in Ewa Beach, HI Friendship Christian School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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