My daughter has attending LWCS for 8 years and has received a superior, Christian education. I am very pleased with the administration, faculty, and staff of this school. I'm so thankful to have a Christ centered school that still excels in academics. Since we have retired in Jacksonville, my daughter
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Posted by a parent on 10/09/09
My kids have been going to LWCS since they were in K4 and we love it--8 year and counting. I would like to address the statement by one parent about this school being 'a family operated business'. Actually this is a family CALLED to the ministry of the kids of Jacksonville. They were called and asked
... Read more by the Lord to do this, so why is this such a big deal to this parent. I definetly would rather have a family that is called then a family who started a school for a profit. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/20/09
I have read all the reviews, good and bad, and have to say that the negative comments are far from the par of this school. LW stands strong on its policies and rules, which aids in its effectiveness. Parents are not told one thing and then enroll their children and told another, as one parent commented.
... Read more My children have attended for 6 years, and will continue until they graduate. I will leave you with one request, before you take all these comments as what you will experience at LWCS, go in and talk to the principal. She always has time for parents, and is always willing to talk. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/13/09
You have to be very careful reading reviews and basing your opinion based upon what you read. I have been a part of this school for years and will continue to be a part until my husband is deployed or my children graduate. The Koebbe's have dedicated their lives to educating the children of Onslow
... Read more County. They are far from perfect and know they have areas of their lives to work on...who doesn't. It all comes down to having a Christian heart and doing what is Biblical...if you have a problem with someone you go to them and them alone, not posting a review bashing people. All I can say this, every year LWCS keeps growing by 15-20% and adding new things, clubs, athletics and buildings. GO WARRIORS Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/24/09
I have to agree with this last post. This school seems to be a family operated business. Yes, they do use Christian texts and attend chapel. Most of the teachers are great. However, the administration seems to have volatile tempers, are moody and quite frankly, that behavior confuses my children because
... Read more they are to be the supreme examples at the school for Christian love and patience. They do all of this under the pretense of excellence but the correct term is ' control'. Do what I say, when I say or you are not godly. Very sad! Notice the decline in parent satisfaction over the last year. Pray for this school and other Christian schools around the nation. Jacksonville needs a strong Christian school and this could be the 'IT' school if the principal will assume a spirit of humility which I have yet to see. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/08/09
I have had my children in this school for 8 years but they will not be attending again next year. All in all the teachers are caring and competent the administration is completely opposite. The children have become a paycheck to them. They have become cashiers at the expense of their 'Christian'
... Read more beliefs. The principal is more concerned about the amount of children enrolled in her school and it is apparent by the decline in parent satisfaction. If it was possible to give them zero stars I would. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/26/08
I have been a parent at LWCS for 5 years now and have been extemely pleased with the education my child has received and will continue to receive. I have read some of the reviews about the principal and the administration of the school and I would have to disagree. On a few occassions, I have had to
... Read more sit in the principals office over a conflict with my child and not once did they make a decision that was not an already established policy or procedure. I am excited about the development of the High School, the after-school clubs ranging from Sign Language, Newspaper & Drama Clubs and the continued growth of the Athletic Department. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/17/08
I felt that when entering the school it gives off a very comfy feeling, but once you are in and hear what goes on that is another story. The teachers as a whole are great, but can be very hypocritical. I have over heard them talking negatively about students which is not right. The principal lacks charm
... Read more and patience with the students especially those in the younger grades. She is hypocritical and goes back on her word which I have found to be the case more than one time in the few short days my child has been attending! Please think twice about sending your child to this school. It is not what you think it is! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/22/08
Awesome school! caring faculty and staff! looking forward to continuing my children and grandchildren's education there. Good wholesome christian atmosphere
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Posted by a parent on 08/06/08
Our daughter attended LWCS from K-5 throughcompletion of her senior year. We love this school and staff. Our daughter received a terrific education but even more importantly a very strong christian foundation.
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