Laura Ingalls Wilder Intermediate School

Great teachers for middle school, lots of family activities, staff very approachable and nice,

For the most part teachers are fairly nice here. But when my daughter comes home telling me they tell her to hold her pee and can’t go to the bathroom when she needs to that is very concerning! No child should be told not to use the bathroom when they need to go. This can bring up very serious medical issues. Not to mention the teachers in the lunch rooms are so rude to the kids and always telling them to be quiet and putting them down. This is not somewhere that I would feel safe sending my kid. We will be homeschooling or finding a different school after this year. Do better! These teachers need more training and compassion.

The principal of this school feels she does not have to follow the law concerning safety or treatment of special needs children. There have been multiple complaints lodged against her. When a tenured teacher with 16 years in the district with multiple accolades stood up to her, she had the teacher removed from the school because she felt she could not continue to work with her. The principal compromised her integrity multiple times but was close friends with the district superintendent, so nothing was done. Multiple teachers took jobs in other schools and districts because of her incompetence. She even took school business on Facebook and argued with parents and basically stated people were lying but refused to meet people as a group to discuss. Multiple incidents of “lost” children after school. Don’t send your kids here until she is removed. She refused to follow state directives for special needs children and showed no respect for concerned parents. Intimidation is her tool of choice. Very much a bully. If truth does not support her, she changes her story or makes up new charges, like stepping on the grass or having a secretary say the voice was loud.

We decided to transfer our daughter out of the kindergarten “Fish” class after a difficult experience. At home she is loving and well-behaved, but at school we mostly received negative reports and little focus on her positives. Some discipline practices, like being told to “get out of the carpet” in front of classmates or sitting on an “X” repeatedly, felt public and shaming rather than supportive.On a few occasions she asked adults for help when another child hurt her, but no one followed up. We also reached out to the counselor about a sensitive concern and felt the response lacked empathy.In the end, instead of encouragement and patience, our daughter felt anxious and stressed. Five-year-olds deserve to feel safe, cared for, and supported. That was not our experience, which is why we moved her to another school.

I can’t express enough how grateful I am for our experience at RCBA Christian school. From the moment we stepped through the doors, it was clear that each child is treated with genuine love and care. The teachers and staff embrace Christian values in every aspect of learning, creating an environment where faith and education harmoniously intertwine.What we truly love is the intimate atmosphere of the school. The smaller class sizes mean that our children are receiving a personalized education, tailored to their unique needs and interests. In contrast to larger schools that may focus on flashy perks, this school prioritizes what really matters, nurturing individual growth and fostering a deep love for learning.The academic staff is something truly special. They are not only highly trained and qualified but also incredibly passionate about their roles. Their love for teaching and commitment to our children’s development shines through in every lesson. It’s refreshing to see educators who pour their hearts into fostering both academic and spiritual growth.For us, being a part of the RCBA Christian school community feels like joining a close-knit family. We've had the joy of contributing to building and enhancing the school, making it an even better place for our children. It’s empowering to attend a Christian school that stands out so remarkably, and we feel blessed to be part of such a loving and embracing community. 10 out of 10!