My grandaughter has been a student since Kindergarten, going into 7th soon and I think this school is wonderful. The curriculum is challanging. The values they teach are much needed in today's society. Do they teach their Christian standards? Sure, just like a catholic school teaches their Christian
... Read more standards. I would recommend this school to any parent who is thinking of a private school. Read less
Posted by a other on 05/15/09
I want to express how wonderful our experience has been with the CCS teaching staff. My son s teachers are truly Christian role models. I am so thankful that the teachers are blessed with the gift of meeting an individual student's learning, social, and emotional needs. I have noticed such a difference
... Read more in the teachers from public school compared to CCS. Now, he is not an advanced test score for the school to use to say they are doing a good job. He has teachers who really care if he learns to work hard and do his best. His teachers accept him for who he is and view him as a unique individual while inspiring him to work to his potential. I hope CCS teachers realize the difference they are making in student s lives. We really see the impact they are making and appreciate their time, sacrifices, gifts, and energy. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/19/09
I began attending CCS in the middle of 2nd grade until I graduated in 2005. I would be lying if I said that I had no bad experiences with this school. However, there will ALWAYS be problems with a school. After all, we're only human. No, the Christian emphasis does not always shine as much as one would
... Read more like, but there is undeniably one, which is MUCH more than can be found elsewhere. The majority of the faculty is connected with the students, though there are some that are distant; elsewhere, the reverse would be true. I am noticing that the majority of the negative reviews here are from parents that did not seem to be very involved with their child's experience at the school; what are their children saying? Many, many graduates, myself included, return to volunteer or work for CCS, and are very happy with it. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/19/08
Great School! My child graduated from there, and I can't be more proud of the education that was received from CCS.
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Posted by a parent on 06/04/08
If you are a parent considering CCS, I urge you to read all of the reviews here and to weight them very carefully! As a parent of a pre-schooler who attended CCS for 2 years, I cannot recommend this school. They swept a very important, scary and dangerous situation under the rug, and did not inform
... Read more the parents who needed to know. The administration maintains that they informed those who needed to know, but my son was a summer camp attender and I definately needed to know. The two teachers and one helper my son had during his time at CCS were exceptional. Very dedicated, sweet women, who clearly loved children. One of these teachers is no longer at CCS due to their past 'scandal'. Parents, it is so critical that we protect and nurture our children's spiritual, emotional and physical well being. Considering this, CCS is no place for my kids. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/02/08
Let me open with the positive: my children did get an amazing education when they attended Coventry Christian. The academic program is outstanding. I will also say that the staff, at least while we were there, were wonderful & we were blessed to have our children under their guidance. Christian worship
... Read more & instruction is also in place. The problems we had with the school were that it was entirely too exclusive - if you're not a staff member or a church family, you can forget any fellowship. Also plan on devoting your after school life to homework & projects - college style workloads were given from 1st grade on. Finally, in the later years, it felt like the school was more concerned with money & buttering up to those who could provide it than anything else. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/16/08
I use to go to this school and to be honest it was the worst experience of my life. I regret every living second of this place. It is one of the most untrue schools I have ever seen in my life. I got smarter with the real world by leaving this terrible place.
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Posted by a other on 01/30/08
I too, was a involved parent, speaking up when I felt the need and gave praise when I thought it was deserved. However, I found that in the long run, it was the administrations way or the highway. Really no room for debate. I do believe that the administration cares about the kids at the school, but
... Read more their judgement does become clouded when the tough decisions have to be made. May the school continue to forge ahead with Integrity. Read less
Posted by a other on 12/12/07
I have been a parent at CCS since 1992. I just got done reading all of the reviews for CCS and I am disappointed in the harsh critisizms of the school. Like all schools, there remains good and bad. I chose to help CCS forge ahead and improve things that needed improvement. I spoke up when I needed
... Read more to and I gave praise when I needed to. Through the years, I have gained an enormouse amount of love and respect for Mark Niehls. His #1 priority is absolutely the welfare of the Coventry Kids. Maybe some parents don't understand the other parts of running a private school. WIthout money, there is no school. However, the focus has always been giving a loving, caring, environment and teach God's word. If everyone had Mark Niehls morals and values, our world would be 100% better. I am grateful for Mark & CCS. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/10/07
I couldn't be more proud to be a CCS staff member! I'm an educational therapist with CCS's new program, The Discovery Center. I witnessed the Administration work so diligently to initiate this program, which has already made significant differences for the families. Mr. Niehls and the Board have shown
... Read more tremendous support, dedication, and genuine care for the students. Praise God for working through CCS to help children realize their true potential! Read less
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Pottstown schools — Coventry Christian School is located at 962 E Schuylkill Rd, Pottstown PA 19465. 962 E Schuylkill Rd is in the 19465 ZIP code in Pottstown, PA Coventry Christian School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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