The Bear Creek School in Seattle, Washington

“The academics are outstanding. No wasting the students' time here with political correctness. It's solid learning. Your child will be prepared for college.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Academically the Bear Creek Scool is strong however it puts its priority on academics and does not offer an all round education. You need to be prepared to forgo all extra curricular activities as the workload , homework & academic demands are so overbearing - this leads to tremendous pressure on the kids and the family homelife. I had 2 kids here who siuffered way too much stress.”
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“My kids have been here since K and having weathered the growing pains, we have come out so much stronger and better. The administration now realizes the value of both the academics (as it always has been), and the sports/arts/social aspects, which have improved exponentially since the earlier years. Bringing in fresh 'eyes' and a Head who has a true vision for growth and the kids/their parents, has made the community much tighter.You get everything here that you want, while keeping the kids grounded in their Christian faith. The college advising office is amazing and begins with the kids in 9th and 10th grades, not just the hrs/srs. 20th Anniversay is this year...Go BC!”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I don't know what your child did, but I can guarantee you that there are definitely more than 3 essay between grades 7-8. A variety of poetry, lit analysis, research papers, short stories, parodies, author biographies, character sketches, fables, and narrative essays are all covered. My child was given detailed instruction on the 5-paragraph essay (building on lower school). In addition, students read a minimum of four classic novels each year and a variety of additional short stories, poems, and excerpts. It is a very busy course!”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I sent my children here for elementary school and middle school. It is great for younger children, but when it comes to middle and upper schooling, this is not the place to send your children. The small class size may be appealing at first, but the limited class options are quite a detriment to a child's college career. In addition, because of the small size of the school, college options are extremely limited. Send your children here for elementary school, and them pull them in 7th grade; they will leave with a strong foundation in math, science and English and be able to move on to a school that will give them a future.”
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“I have a kid in this school. Safe environment and sports programs are excellent. Math and social studies subjects are very strong and certainly better than the public schools. But very poor English Lit classes in Middle School. There is no emphasis in writing - my son wrote less than 3 essays in Grades 7-8. They should do something about this. Overall I would rate this a good school although the community is very close knit and makes it difficult for newcomers to fit in and feel at home.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Great school to send you kids. Worlds better than public school. Respects your kid's time by not wasting time on political correctness and 'bowing down at the altar of diversity'. Just gives a great education.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“The quality of academic programs at this school is outstanding. They lay a rock solid foundation with emphasis on Math, Reading, Writing, Science, Music and Art. In Kindergarten, kids are introduced to 5 foreign languages and in 1st grade the kids are immersed in a Writer's workshop. These are just a few of the things that make this school top of the line. There is also a library with computers for taking tests on books read to confirm that kids actually grasp what they read. I also love the fact that kids are allowed to be at there own individual level in all subjects. So, a kid in 1st grade can take 4th grade Math. Really really great school!”
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“Stong classical academic K-12 program, small class size, incredible teachers. Uniforms but flexible choices, great music department & math & science. Great size for K-8 however small, until the new school is built in 2010 ish, for High School. Doesn't mix with community/other private schools socially. Conservative christian families.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“The bear creek xhool is a top of the line school in all ways. From the building, grounds, and school amenties to the staff and philosophy of eduation it is an A number one institution. I cannot recommend it highly enough. There is not a Christian school in the area that offers all of the things that TBCS does.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“An excellent, academically challenging college-preparatory school which integrates Christian worldview into all aspects of student life: academic, as well as extracurricular. Bear Creek is definitely a community...Faculty and Staff are compassionate and engaged, highly qualified in their subjects, and genuinely care about the students and parents they serve. Smaller class sizes are a big 'plus', too. Parents are highly motivated and involved, and the commitment and enthusiasm are contagious! We have a student in the Upper School, and this is our 4th year attending Bear Creek. Our child loves this school, and though the tuition is steep-and it is a great sacrifice for us to send our child to Bear Creek-we have never regretted our decision.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Bear Creek provides an excellent education. The school prepares its students not just for the final exam, but for life. Though the workload can be stressful at times, it can be managed in such a way that extra-curriculars are entirely feasible. Also, whoever said that a small school limits the colleges that a student can attend is wrong. We have had students go anywhere from the standard local universities (UW, SPU) to internationally acclaimed schools (Harvard, U of Edinburgh, JHU) to conservatories (Westminster Choir College) to everywhere in between. The college advising system is excellent. From elementary school through high school there is parent involvement, qualified staff, and small classes. The only downside to this school (aside from the cost) is perhaps the middle school program--I feel that the 7th and 8th grades are the weak spot to the school, but even so, provide a much better education than could be attained elsewhere.”
This review was posted by a student.