Carnes Crossroad

The teachers are amazing at least the ones I have had. My problem is each year they have to replace the special needs teacher and they are terrible with communication with the parents. My son has been at this school for three years and this is the first year his class has been given the chance to eat in the cafeteria because his teacher fought to give them a chance. I don’t think the kids have ever been to the library. The entire office staff and most other teachers want the class to stay all day in their confined class and act like they don’t exist. I’ve spoke to the principal once and when I said my son was is special needs she literally waved her had in the direction of the class and didn’t bother looking at me. The special needs team and the school nurse are amazing though!

Awful school. Not only does it look bad on the outside, they have no organization on the inside. Staff is awful, misinformation given if any is given at all. It’s like pulling teeth to talk to the correct person. My kid did not thrive here at all and I’m not the only parent who feels this way as I’ve spoken to multiple.

Public Post DraftOver the past several years, my family has had ongoing concerns regarding our experience at Faith Christian School in Summerville, SC.Our son is currently in 5th grade, and since around 2nd grade, we have seen consistent issues that we believe are important for other families to be aware of.One of the most concerning patterns has been the lack of consistency in teaching staff. There appears to be frequent turnover, which makes it difficult for students to build continuity in their education and relationships.We have also been told the school offers guidance counseling support, yet throughout our time there, there has been little to no visibility, communication, or involvement from any counselor. This raises concerns about the level of academic and emotional support available to students who may need it.Academically, communication has been a challenge. We often do not become aware of struggling or failing grades until late in the quarter or at report card time, leaving very little opportunity to correct course. At the same time, students are frequently assigned weekend homework and tested on Mondays, despite coming home unsure of the material or how to complete assignments. This leads us to question how effectively the curriculum is being taught during the school day.Additionally, there seems to be a disconnect in priorities. While subjects like Spanish, art, and PE are emphasized, they are not core graded subjects, yet core academic understanding appears to be lacking. We have repeatedly found ourselves reteaching material at home just so our child can keep up.Another major concern is the school’s apparent reluctance to hold students back when necessary, even when parents request it. Instead, there seems to be a tendency to rely on extra credit or grade adjustments to move students forward. While this may help overall performance metrics, it does not serve the long-term academic development of the child.Our intention is not to criticize for the sake of criticism, but to advocate for stronger communication, accountability, and a more student-focused academic approach.We believe every child deserves:•Consistent and qualified teachers•Transparent and timely communication on academic performance•Real support systems when they are struggling•A classroom environment where learning happens during the school day—not primarily at home