Lake Crest

I have two children who have been at this school for years. We love and appreciate the school and the staff. It isn't perfect, but no place is. On top of that, the tuition is super affordable. With that said, I wanted to break down why I rated each area in the way that I did:Learning: 3/5... This question is in regards to if the students feel excited about what they are learning... I do not think this is a fair question to ask for rating purposes of the school.... I have rarely met a child that is excited about what they are learning all the time. The teachers do the best they can, but the kids are about as excited about learning as they are about doing chores... This is not a reflection of the school or teaching anymore than not wanting to do chores is a reflection on the parents.Teaching: 5/5... You need to understand and accept in advance that this is a small private school with incredibly low tuition... This means the teachers are not necessarily degreed in education nor are they likely experts in the subjects that they teach. They are there as a ministry, and they are doing the best they can. They are respectful, supportive, and as motivating as possible. They are basically homeschooling your child for you. For this, I am eternally grateful.Social-emotional support: 4/5... The only reason that there is not a 5/5 rating here is because the school doesn't have a staffed guidance councilor. As stated above, small school and low tuition... The staff wears MULTIPLE hats, and they do a great job.Special Education: 0/0... It's not really fair to give 0/0, as the school simply doesn't offer it. It's not a matter of not doing well with it, they do not have the financial means. This is not a secret and indicated on their enrollment paperwork.Safety: 5/5... Doors stay locked, cameras are in classrooms, and strangers are not permitted in the building. Students must be signed out by authorized people only. Family Engagement: 5/5... If I could give this a 10, I would! The school strongly encourages family engagement. They are very old school and still use actual books, pencils, and papers. Students are still assigned homework! Parents are repeatedly asked to be checking grades on returned quizzes and tests, study with the students, help with homework, check planners, etc. There are also multiple events throughout the year where families are asked to donate and/or volunteer.