Houston Middle School

I am a current 8th grader at BCS, and I simply cannot agree with people who continue to degrade this wonderful school. It has its faults, like any school, but I can say with confidence that the faculty strive to make it better. Briarcrest is a fantastic multiethnic school, and in my whole time here, I have never seen any teacher or administrator ever punish someone for anything but behavior. The school's fine arts programs have grown immensely over the past few years, and offers an extensive and accepting community for musically and visually talented students. There are many opportunities for athletes as well. The school was founded on the core values of Christianity, and continues to embody those principals. At the middle school age, students learn the important truths of Christ. As for the students individual beliefs, I cannot say. That is a conversation with them and God. BCS very clearly lays out the ideals of Jesus, and it is the student's job to listen. If they choose to misbehave and mistreat other students, those are their erroneous choices, but the school does not intentionally turn a blind eye. Punishment is swift and fair, and mercy is frequently given in a Christlike manner. Some of the teachers that I have met at BCS have become some of my greatest role models. Anyone considering this school should give serious thought, as an intellectual young person needs a firm education and good biblical teaching. I can only hope that the Holy Spirit decides to work in the hearts of the students and the fruit of the school's hard labor is seen in the lives changed by Christ.

Our experience at St. George’s has been fantastic. The community is supportive, with faculty, staff, and families all invested in students’ growth. In the classroom, teachers balance academic rigor with care, helping students build confidence, creativity, and resilience. Our children have thrived here and we couldn’t imagine a better environment for them to learn and grow.

To Whom It May Concern,I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding the unacceptable conditions and practices I encountered while employed at lambs and ivy located at west Memphis TN During my time working at this facility, I experienced multiple concerns that I believe jeopardize the well-being of both staff and students.There is a significant pest problem within the school, including the presence of both roaches and mice. These unsanitary conditions pose a serious health risk to the children and staff and are entirely unacceptable for an educational environment.I brought these issues, along with others, to the attention of Shelby county schools and Anderson, the individual in charge, on several occasions. However, no steps were taken to address them, despite the severity of the problems.The staff is consistently out of ratio, which means that there are often not enough teachers to properly supervise the students, putting their safety at risk. Additionally, I was compensated under the table, a practice that raises serious legal and ethical concerns.Children with special needs are frequently neglected and not given the appropriate care or attention they require. This is especially troubling, as these students rely on specialized support to thrive.The school lacks basic teaching tools necessary to deliver quality education. Furthermore, the absence of a kindergarten teacher further exacerbates the problems in delivering appropriate education to the students.The culmination of these issues creates an unsafe and unethical environment for both employees and students. I urge you to take immediate action to investigate these matters and hold the school accountable for its poor practices.Please feel free to contact me for any additional information or clarification. I hope that swift action will be taken to ensure the safety and well-being of the children and staff at lambs and ivy.

We had plans on attending a different school, after unforeseen circumstances we found Heritage Baptist. We are so blessed for the way things happened and the opportunity to be a part of this wonder school! The entire faculty and staff pour so much love into every student. The academics, social, and emotional growth we’ve seen has exceeded our expectations. The foundation for phonics, numbers sense, and a love for Christ couldn’t be better.

RUN! Do not just walk away from this place. Don’t lock yourself into a contract. As soon as the dog and pony show that you get on the tour is over, you will see who some of these people really are.We moved our kids from public school believing it would be worth the investment to give them what we thought would be a Christian education. We deeply regret that decision.Bullying was a significant issue for our family, and based on what we observed, it was worse than what we saw in public school. It felt like the administration tried as hard as they could to try and sweep it under the rug until it got undeniable.Academically, the experience has been extremely disappointing. We are now seriously considering hiring tutors over the summer just to help them catch back up.We paid the tuition, but would not recommend this school, even with a voucher.