As far as a school being a Christian school , Finney is greatly disappointing. There is no integration of Christian belief with the subject matter presented in the classroom or in the textbooks chosen. They may have a convincing advertising program, but the term 'Christian world view ' should not be
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Posted by a parent on 07/16/09
Our child is in 2nd year of attendance. We perceive that the new administration has brought unity, clarity of vision, purpose, order and higher standards of behavior to Finney. Community service hours (for high schoolers), uniforms have been put in place - great! New Parent-Teacher Organization is
... Read more also striving for excellence. Our child has been challenged intellectually, spiritually and physically (the sports programs are overseen by a very dedicated A.D.). More opportunities for music, drama and other extra-curricular activities than at some other Christian schools. Generally feel a 'can-do' optimism in the atmosphere from all who are there. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/10/09
The Charles Finney School has undergone many changes over the years. This year, by far, is the best year that this school has seen in a long time. The faculty and administration are unified, the students are well-behaved and are held accountable to high standards of discipline and academics.
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Posted by a teacher on 12/05/08
We have stuck with Finney for the last 6 years of turmoil. We have made the difficult decision to remove all of our children at the end of this school year. We were very excited when the new administrative changes were made this year however, no details have been made to parents despite our asking. The
... Read more k-5 is good and then it goes down hill. There isn't any dress code, facilities are filthy and school pride is nil. Enrollment has sunk with a high turnover rate each year. The SAT's (despite earlier posting) are the lowest of all private and some public schools. This school needs to make quick drastic changes(uniforms,discipline,turnover,education) or it will be closing! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/21/08
'Ive been at finney since it was NCCS .. it started off great but that last 2 years all the administration changed and everything went down hill. The last 2 years having 3+ english teachers a year!
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Posted by a student on 10/04/07
Charles Finney is the best christian school in Rochester, hands down. My children started at Northstar and transfered to Finney in highschool. It was the best decision of my life. Academiclly, they have no rivals in the area. Look at the SAT scores. Athleticlly, they are far superior. And most importantly,
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Posted by a parent on 08/12/07
Honestly in my opinion I feel that finney is on its last leg and wont make it much longer. I went there for 4 years of highschool. The first 2 years were ok, things seemed to be some what under control. However, the administration is a huge problem. They have no backbone and do not stick by their
... Read more rules or follow the student handbook. Kids can get away with anything there. As far as christian values go...well they go out the window. The students are completely hypocritical. In chapel everyone is like wohoo praise God, but when they walk out the doors they are the deviant kids who would do all the destructive pranks. I wouldnt recommend sending any student here. If you are looking to go to a private school they're are plenty of others that I would strongly suggest looking into. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/20/07
Finney is a tremendous school despite what others have said. In the Rochester area it really has no rival. Finney has achieved great things like back to back state championships. Its really the best of both worlds here, with private schools and public schools.
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Posted by a parent on 05/11/07
Our children have attended this school thru the changes, unfortunately the changes keep coming. The dress code has all but been eliminated. They have revamped the music dept. but art in the grade school is in need of help. This is a good school if your child wants to play a varsity sport as it is small
... Read more enough; that isn't as important to us. Communication has always been an issue. The web site is not up to date- the news letter comes out in the middle of the month- no one seems to know what is going on. There is a big division still between the 3 sections of school no school unity.Christian values are present but it is an affordable alternative to public school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/24/07
The school has gone through a few changes, new administration, faculty turnover in some departments. I have to say the math and history departments are solid. Science seems to have improved and English, the jury is still out. Chapel services are greatly improved and a joy from my understanding. Overall,
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