While no school is perfect, I am very, very happy with Grace Brethren. This is the second Christian school my 2nd grader has attended. As a preschooler, she attended a school SO academically challenging and regimented that she began biting her nails, crying at night, bedwetting and often dreaded having
... Read more to go to school. She literally loves Grace. The work has been challenging and the teachers have been warm and re-assuring. After that first horrible experience, I sought God fervently on my daughter's behalf, and believe she is in the right school for this season in her life. I have and will continue and have recommended Grace to friends. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/04/09
We have had our children at Grace for several years and we love the teachers, students, anf families. The only problem we have felt is the administration's 'us against them' attitude they take on with the parents. The person they have in place as director is not a people person and seems to be concerned
... Read more w/ how things appear more than the quality of the enviroment. Parents pay alot to send to this school and should be made to feel they are welcome any time in the school to help or just observe. We are researching other local private christian schools that might have a more open door policy w/ parents. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/01/09
I love this school! I have had one chlid graduate from Grace and have others still in the secondary program. The administrators, teachers and staff are all willing to listen and work together for the best of the child. This may not always be the easiest for the child, but always what is best. This
... Read more school has kept their tuition much lower than any other accredited school around and they work hard to keep up on the latest educational resources available. As parents we need to support the administrators and remember that they have alot of experience in education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/05/09
If your looking for a great elementary school this is it. The teachers are great and so are the children. Although the secondary leaves quite a bit to be desired. The Administration has lost site of what the schools orginal intent is. They tend to be unsympathic, uncaring and more worried about the bottom
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Posted by a parent on 03/04/09
My two children have attended GBCS . My olders 1st-4th. My 2nd grade still attending. I have alway been involved,great instructors who care, both academically and spiritual. My children are both disciplined in their studies. Financially I could not keep both there. My oldest now 7th grade. Grace
... Read more gave him a great foundation. He is in gifted classes in public school. I recemend this school. Before and after care program are the best because the instructor's care. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/08/09
No school is perfect, but the elementary level at Grace is pretty close! The teachers are challenging, sensitive to special needs, and available to parents. This is my third private school, and this is where I am going to stay!
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/08
First off I want to state that we were extemely happy with the teachers my child got for the 2 yrs she attended. However, I believe the school it self is money hungry. I am sending my kids to public this next year and I went to register them. I was told I needed a withdraw statement from GBCS. So, I
... Read more called them up to get one and was told that they charge $35 to help with the costs of processing. It is just ridiculous! I also agree with the curriculum not being challenging enough. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/26/08
Grace Bretheren - Waldorf is an excellent school from grades 1 - 4 - Mrs Gannison should be replicated - then it starts going downhill in the core subjects, Math, History and Science. They are not competive with the public schools and as a result put my children at a disadvantage going to the next level.
... Read more The school's books are outdated and watered down. My 2 kids are comming out at the end of this school year. I cannot pay to have my kids disadvantaged. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/03/08
GBCS Waldorf is an excellent school. The teachers are great and my children are excelling academically. However, the school does not seem to have embraced culture diversity too well. They need work in that area. But at any rate my children are there to get a good education.
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Posted by a parent on 11/21/07
It's a shame of the turnover of the teachers at GBCS. If the school offered more opportunities for extracurricular activities, I don't think the enrollment would be dropping drastically, as it has been in the last few years. Personally, I believe that this will be our children's last year at the school,
... Read more due to the lack of rigorous classes. I believe the school would benefit from a change of leadership. Read less
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Waldorf schools — Grace Brethren Chrn School is located at 13000 Zekiah Dr, Waldorf MD 20601. 13000 Zekiah Dr is in the 20601 ZIP code in Waldorf, MD Grace Brethren Chrn School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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