My child and a few of my relatives currently attend Meca school. Last year was my daughters first year at Meca, and I was really impressed at how great a job her preschool teacher had done with not only my child but the whole class. The work that they we're learning was wonderful and my child was excited
... Read more to go to school. This year is a great disappointment. My child does not have the teacher that she was supposed to have because of restaffing. And the adminstration is unprofessional for lack of a better word. Meca begs extremely toooo much. Annual giving fees, fundraisers, christmas tickets. It's a never ending begging session with this school. They do not know how to handle business at all. As a parent I already pay for tuition, uniforms, books, and now a gym fee (which might I add, the school does not even have. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/22/09
My children attend MECA right now because out of all of the the Christian Schools in the immediate area, it is the most affordable one. With saying that, you get what you pay for. They lack excellence in their staff and their teachers and their before and after care programs are nothing more than a
... Read more babysitting session. They lack a playground and gym room facilities to say the least and every time you turn around they are pushing for giving fees. I will say it is better than the Bellwood public schools. I would not reccomend MECA School for anyone unless it is in lieu of going to public school. It's a shame that a school that is supposed to represent kingdom really needs to do some praying to Re-Present themselves with the spirit of excellence. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/21/09
Meca started out as a great school but over the years they have changed. Their are apporximately 2 qualified teachers in school and these 2 individuals have dual roles as teacher/principal & teacher/asst. principal. Out f the 5 year that my son attended this school his kindergarten school year was
... Read more the best year that he had their and I wanted so badly for his teacher to teach the 1st grade class. They are inconsistemt with their teachers and the principal/teacher is not effective as the teacher because she arrives late to school and when she does make it their she's mainly in the office and not the classroom- leaves the children to work alone. This is not what parents are paying tuition for! They are doing a great dis-service to the childen who will be affected in the long run. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/08/08
I have several children in various grades at Meca and one child who is an alumni and now is graduating from High school with honors. I am very pleased with the overall program that Meca provides for my children. 1st and foremost they have taught my children to believe in themselves and to work hard
... Read more in everything that they do. Secondly, they have provided a quality academic curriculum that has surpassed the public school in the area. Lastly the have continuously provided me with quality daycare for my children before and after school along with a variety of after school activities that have enhanced their creative nature. I am very pleased with Meca and their professional staff who have always made their self available to assist me and other parents in a professional manner. I would recommend this school to all of my friends and co-workers looking for quality in their child's schooling. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/23/07
I have followed this school for quite some time and beg to differ from the previous reviews. I will admit that the school has its minor infractions but overall this is a great school to bring your children to. I have had relatives in this school and now my children attend. Regardless to the few that
... Read more slip thru the cracks, I have heard of thier successes. This year a Meca alumni will be attended college at 16 and another in the next couple of years. Besides those that excel, the majority of graduates of Meca go on to rank at the highest of their class and do extremely well, rangin from high honor roll, even to deans list at high level schools. Administration has its rough edges and the consistency in 'some' of the teachers could be better but overall from the outside looking in... This school gets a B++. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/26/06
My kids attended Meca elementary for about 4 months. The teachers there I shortly found out did not speak great english let alone the kids! My kids started coming home with these
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Posted by a parent on 07/07/06
There is no guidlines for this school at all. It is family owned and a majority of the teachers lack teaching skills not to mention professionalism. There are constant problems and when brought to the attention of the superiors things are smoothed over for a while and then in a couple of days or a week
... Read more the same old scenario happens. They lack in teaching skills, professionalism. I have experienced first hand and will not recommend this school to anyone who is concerned about their children's education and well-being.. Read less
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