The Ambrose School

Ambrose has been such a blessing to us and our 3 kids. We moved here several years ago and our high school kids were greeted warmly and included right away by their classmates. They adapted easily - even our introvert. They asked us why we hadn't moved here earlier. The teachers really care about the kids and keep in touch even after graduation. The curriculum is rigorous and classes are tough - they make the kids think about the world, what they're being told in today's culture, and taught to seek the Lord and Scripture to interpret it. Our kids now think college is easy - and they have the tools to combat views that are against the Lord. Our younger child loves school and learning and doesn't even want to leave when the day is done.The leadership strives to make the school a community for parents as well and holds many events for families - educational and just for fun. Many parents volunteer and hang out to chat in the coffee shop area. Ambrose has 3 campuses - one of which is for parents that want to homeschool and have a teacher's guidance at the same time. It is a classical education - It's not for everyone, but I would wholeheartedly recommend it for families who want to be involved in their child's education and aren't afraid to work hard.

What an absolute nightmare this school was. We couldn’t even make it through a month. They use shame and manipulation in the form of “if you love Jesus you will do xyz well”. They do not accommodate learning disabilities like ADHD and believe a child should be in control of their mind, body and spirit. The Dean told my child he needed to joyfully conform to their way and when my child questioned things to the teacher was told to stop asking questions and do what he’s told. This place was traumatizing for parent and student. I wish I’d seen some of these reviews before subjecting my child to this environment. We had to apologize for weeks for the damage it did to him in only a couple week time period. Thank goodness for we saw the red flags and now have our kids in a loving environment. This school wants pure obedience - at the cost of the child. That is not childhood. And much of their theology is NOT biblical. Spare yourselves and look elsewhere.

Ambrose has been an incredible blessing to our family over the last nine years. Rather than a school we "send our kids to," Ambrose is a partner that comes alongside us in raising our children, both in academics and character. The quantitative data easily demonstrates Ambrose's academic excellence, but it doesn't adequately portray the love of learning that is cultivated by teachers who share their passion for knowledge with the students. Nor do the numbers express the development of character that fosters a "we before me" pursuit. So, yes, my children do love school. Yes, they have been taught to think deeply and speak well. And, yes, sometimes they do have to work hard in order to learn how to do hard things. But, more importantly, they have been surrounded by a community of supporting friends and loving teachers along their journey towards truth, beauty and goodness.

terrible and contentious without grace or purpose.

The real tell is in the result. Our kids were changed for the better in ways we could not have achieved without Ambrose. Over the long term, they learned to work hard, love God, and love their classmates. And, think Christianly. That's what we wanted.