Southwest Christian School - Chisholm Trail Campus (Pre-K-6)

"My husband and I carefully and prayerfully selected SCS based on school's spiritual emphasis and education (a true college prep school). Our family's experience at Southwest Christian School has been very positive. We have 3 boys currently enrolled at the elementary campus. Our oldest son will be transitioning to middle school next year and has been attending SCS since second grade. Our boys have had the opportunity to develop spiritually and academically. The faith based academic atmosphere directed by spirit filled, loving teachers is priceless. The amazing faculty here truly cares about our children's success,holding each child to his best in areas. SCS is a place where you can truly personalize your experience depending on the needs and interests of each child. There is a feeling of community at SCS that is real and has made our time here wonderful. Peers are an important factor in a child's character development and we have found that the parents at SCS are like minded in raising Godly children. We would rate this wonderful Christian school in its totality as "superior" in the DFW area."

"My wife and I have really enjoyed having children at SCS. Our boys have both attended SCS from early childhood through middle school and we could not see them in any other setting. The time and attention to detail that each teacher puts into their classroom is second to none. The Christian aspect of the educational experience is eye opening for us as parents. Our children are fortunate enough to see everyday what God means to other adults and their peers. The administration at both campuses is unique and tireless in their efforts to assist the teachers and build relationships with the students. Looking back on our experience I would not change a thing."

"Having transferred three children from a local, private, highly academic school, I wasn't exactly sure what to expect when we came to Southwest Christian. What we found was a warm, super inviting, academically rigorous, Christ centered school. Upon arrival, several families reached out to include our children on sports teams and in several social events. Perhaps most notably, while we quickly felt "in the mix," so to speak, it never felt forced -- or even intentional. There was an authenticity about the inclusion that was palpable and refreshing. As far as teachers go, we were quite pleased with what we felt like was a focused, yet low stress, environment. The staff seemed genuinely happy to be at the school and their attitudes and love for teaching clearly impacted the students and parents. We soon became aware of the extent to which our children were being pushed academically and were impressed with how much they were learning. Although the school is not necessarily equipped for students with significant learning differences, they do offer a learning lab that supports students who just need that little extra bit of help. We personally found this to be quite useful. They also offer fun, educational activities like an outdoor science center with chickens and gardens and a fantastic, award winning theater arts program. As far as being Christ centered, we found that this was not just ancillary to the school. These teachings are woven into all aspects of the school, from academics, to athletics and everything in between. That stated, the school is extremely accepting of different denominations and doesn't espouse one particular denomination over another. While no school is perfect, we have found SCS to be a wonderful fit for our family and a superb mix of academics, family values, and Christian focus."

"SCS has truly been a blessing to us and our family. We came to the school after my wife's health incident changed our lives and ended our ability to attend a university style school. With the high academic standards, learning two languages, athletics, and music, our kids are enriched daily. The SCS administrators and teachers are fantastic. They made us feel at home and helped our 2 children not only adjust to a new school but adjust to our new routine. The warmest surprise was the parents we found at SCS. They reached out to support us and help our children. They go above and beyond. These great parents help shape SCS into the dynamic school SCS has become. A feeling of community was found at the school. We look forward to finishing school here due to the teachers, the administrators, people we have met, and the quality of the education."

"We didn't want to do "private school." That was our fairly dug-in, and unified mindset, as a young married couple, and then, later, new parents. After all, we were both public school kids, and we thought we were at least "ok." :) Nevertheless, Life really seemed to have other plans for us (a pretty cool story, not relevant to this review, but cool, nonetheless), and circumstances shifted to where Southwest Christian School was in a way, decided for us, when Marie took a job there. What a blessing that has turned out to be. We have now been SCS parents for 5 years, and have a 4th Grader and a 2nd Grader (2015). Marie has moved on to another work situation, but our family remains at SCS... Blissfully. Here's Why: 1) Love: Our kids are loved here. Too many stories to share of teachers, coaches, enrichment teachers, volunteers, friends and parents - loving our kids, and loving them deeply, and well. 2) Family (Community): Healthy Families and communities love unconditionally and generously, and so related to Number 1, being a part of a group of families that not only share Love, but operate from it, creates an environment of a unified Family that is Life-giving. 3) Personalized Equipping: Our two kids are very different (personality, gifts and interests, learning styles, etc.), and they have shared a few common teachers by now. You know what is cool?... Watching a teacher love your kids the same, but relate to them in ways that develop *them* best. Each faculty member at SCS (because they love each child and see them as part of the Family) engages each child uniquely, in ways that seek to nurture and develop what is Best for that child - spiritually, emotionally, educationally, relationally, etc. We could say so much more, and we'd be happy to, if you want to reach out and ask us. There are so many options for great education in Fort Worth. There are some terrific options that provide a "Christian" environment. There are, however, no perfect schools, including SCS. But, we have experienced SCS as being a place that can acknowledge it's imperfections, and yet gracefully move through them to provide a transcendent experience for students and families - educationally, culturally, and spiritually."