First Baptist Christian School

So far the experience has been very good. One child graduated this year and another has 2 more years. I am impressed with how open-minded leadership is from the principal down to PTO. The teachers work with you.

The teachers, except the new ones, are seasoned professionals and care about the whole child. You will not find better teachers in the private schools. Mrs. Soviero and Mrs. Aboujja in 5th grade are Master Teachers and the best of the best. Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Pawlek in 1st grade are really great teachers. Mrs. Robinson even visited my daughter in the hospital and brought cards from her fellow students and read a book to her. I challenge you to find ANY teacher today who would do that!! However, the administration is weak and needs an overhaul. No backwards planning, no"big ideas," no scaffolding, no data walls, no data meetings. Transformative Leadership, Collaborative Committees, anything for 21st century learners other than lipservice to STEM is non existent. EI goals, social emotional learning NOT on the radar. (Can you tell we moved from the progressive West Coast?) School Admin does not meet the needs of the diverse.community it serves, which is a shame. So much potential with GREAT teachers. This school deserves GREAT leadership!

My children have been part of Bessey Creek Elementary since 2016, and our experience over the years has been truly wonderful. The teachers, administration, and PTA are all dedicated and supportive, creating an environment where kids can grow and thrive. One of the things I love most is the strong sense of community. There are a bunch of fun events the PTA organizes every year, like a family school dance, seasonal festivals, and Sailfish Splash Day. The school also offers a great variety of after-school clubs each semester and brings in cool experiences like science shows and assemblies that make learning exciting. It’s a school that makes learning fun and brings families together in the best way.

My daughter has attended Bridges for 12 years, from Toddler through 8th grade. It has been the most amazing experience of education that I could ever dream up. I wish I could have gone to this school! They are focused on always bringing out the best in all their students, on teaching responsibility, and creating a safe learning environment for everyone! My daughter loves it there so much, that even though they don't have a 9th grade (yet) she wants to stay there next year! I would give them 10 stars if I could!!!

We’ve been at this school for a year and my child is thriving, so we are sending our second here as well and can’t wait for her to grow and thrive in this warm and welcoming environment and benefit from a rigorous and well rounded curriculum.