Divine Child Elementary School

25001 Herbert Weier

Dearborn, MI 48128

18 Reviews

School District
Grade

K-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 21, 2024

I would not recommend this school. There appears to be a strong emphasis on cliques and the environment can feel unwelcoming. Communication is lacking, especially for new members, and it seems that there may be resistance to listening to feedback. The support department for students with individual needs may not meet expectations unless the child requires significant assistance. Additionally, students who excel academically may not receive the necessary challenge and may be blamed for feeling unengaged. In my personal experience, attempts to discuss my child's specific needs were not fully appreciated or understood by the school staff.I was often interrupted and even my doctors suggestions not seriously and my child blamed for his physical issues. It seems that the school values certain socioeconomic backgrounds and extracurricular involvement over other qualities. If you prioritize inclusivity, critical thinking, appropriate academic stimulation, and a supportive educational environment, this school may not align with your values.
Submitted by parent on April 22, 2021

If I could go back in time, I BBC would not have sent my children to this school. DC is full of nepotism, bullying, strange standards that do not match government standards, cliques (kids and parents), and ridiculous rules for girls but zero rules for boys. My kids endured almost 6 years of this joke of a school and what we found out in the end is it’s not what it’s advertised as. It’s not a loving Christian environment at all. The only way a kid gets help or services is if they come from one of the legacy or high donor families.
Submitted by parent on August 17, 2020

I look back fondly on the teachers my child had in 3rd, 4th and 6th grades - they had such a positive influence on her life. But overall our experience was such that we chose to send her to a different Catholic high school. I would recommend the K-6 with reservations but I would not recommend the Jr. High.
Submitted by parent on January 23, 2018

Divine Child has prepared our daughter for a successful high school experience. We only wish that we switched schools sooner. Can’t wait to become part of the DC High School family.
Submitted by parent on July 13, 2017

My daughter went to DC for 4 years. As a Catholic school, I looked for a strong Catholic curriculum which didn't exist. These kids don't even know what a Catechism of the Catholic Church is, as they are not used at DC. The books that come home have "Common Core" on top of them which is a minimal standard put in place for schools, which Catholic schools aren't required to follow. Why is DC using a minimal standard when tuition is high and achievement should be higher than a minimal standard? Workbooks come home at the end of the year with 1/2 of them unfinished. Kids aren't ready for the next grade if the curriculum isn't finished. Homework is horrible! 7 hours of school should lend itself to 1 hour of homework each night. Plan on spending many hours each evening on homework. Kids need to run and play too! Not worth the cost.
Submitted by parent on April 03, 2017

DCES is your only option in Dearborn for a chance at a decent education. The public schools are far worse. Because of this, the administration feels that if you do not like the way they do things, then you can go somewhere else because they have a waiting list for people to get in. As far as being "Christian", the behavior of staff and students is hardly reflective of their supposed faith. The extracurricular activities are pretty good. The sports teams are coached by parents who volunteer so there is a lot of nepotism in their program. They do have a great theater program and put on full shows, which is unusual for an elementary/middle school. I have heard however, that the director of the shows is not very good, but they have a parent who has performed on Broadway that assists her and is really behind the success of their theater program.
Submitted by other on June 30, 2016

I couldn't agree more. A wonderful community at both the elementary school and the high school level!!
Submitted by parent on June 28, 2016

DCES is first and foremost a Catholic community of dedicated and caring administrators and staff who, backed by an impressive array of parents and parishioners, promote faith, education and compassion. Our children love the school and are Falcons for life!
Submitted by parent on January 11, 2016

You won't find a more caring community. The teachers and staff live their faith. Parent involvement is great, it's an extension of a strong Catholic parish. Academically DC stands out as a leader in education. The curriculum is current and strong. The teaching staff, in every grade has a wonderful understanding of their students development. I have a child that if gifted and one that struggles they are both doing very well. They are constantly being challenged to succeed. This is a wonderful school, we have been very blessed to be welcomed into the community.
Submitted by parent on August 28, 2014

I'm a DC alumni and my son attends this school! I LOVE IT!!! I could not be happier the teachers and principal go way above and behind. My son got extra help all the time. Teachers are amazing and do everything to help the students. Anyone in 6th grade would be lucky to get Mrs.Prevost as a teacher. She is so dedicated to her students and help them with their needs.. Teacher of the year. I would recommend to everyone. Sister Cecil is amazing, so welcoming and help the student feel comfortable there! Love this school. Parents are welcoming too!!
Submitted by parent on July 21, 2014

I love Divine Child for many reasons. First of all, if you are considering this school for your child, consider the decision made. This school is such a great environment for you student. I love DC so much. The teachers here are amazing, enouraging and supportive of all students, even the rowdy ones. I was bored in math all year, and my teacher noticed this. The math teacher created and individualized program. Then, at the end of the year, this teacher, while signing my yearbook, spoke to me and said she would recommend to the next math teacher that I would be in advanced math, which actually does not exist in my grade. They are going to make it work for me so I can learn at a better pace and skip the boring stuff! The curriculum is great. There are so many sports and programs you can do. I have won school, district, regional, and state titles through one little competition in the school, so it can obviously take your child quite far. I am very involved within the school and parish. There is NO bullying and NO peanuts! If there is bullying going on, it is nowhere near the school, and if taken to an adult, will be taken care of. http://divinechildelementaryschool.org
Submitted by other on April 07, 2014

I graduated from DCES last year, and I can honestly say that getting out of that school is the best thing that's happened to me. There are literally no words to describe how much I hate this school and everyone in it. The high school is even worse. I'm transferring to Stevenson next year, I can't take it any more.
Submitted by parent on April 03, 2014

DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE!! It's not what it used to be. I HAD 2 children enrolled for a total of 11 yrs and was very involved in the school. The principal and assistant principle don't seem to care anymore. In the last 3-4 yrs, there has been a high "retirement rate" of teachers who were replaced with young college graduates. They "retired" because enough parents complained. You think that would be a good thing but not at DCES. You would expect that bullying would not be tolerated in a Christian school, but their response is that they can't do anything about it. That is what my son heard a school administrator tell a parent whose child was being bullied. It's not just the students that bully either. Yet this is a Catholic school with an anti-bully policy. As for academics, the junior high math dept is laging. The English Dept is another bust. They rarely do lab in science class. Computer and Art are fair at best. Social Studies, Religion and Gym are the best. The others don't teach in a manner that the kids understand. My child and many of his friends failed English and had to take summer school. He learned more from the tutor in 3 months than the teacher all year.
Submitted by parent on March 30, 2014

So I hate this school so much. Please don't out your kids through it. The teachers are sooooo lazy. They expect kids to already know everything. They don't want to teach!! They are just there to fill the time. They give no time to study for tests and rigorous tests on nothing they talked about. They don't care about kids. One teacher swore at the class and said shut up. Don't come here beware!!!
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2013

The faith formation is outstanding. It is a wonderful, loving faith filled school. We have children in 1st, 3rd and 4th grade. The teachers are great. They work well with children that struggle as well as the gifted. The principle is a wonderful leader and sets a sound Catholic foundation for the school. submitted by parent.
Submitted by parent on July 19, 2013

I have five children in this school and could not be happier. I find the teachers to be.... teachers. Just like any other school, but the difference I see from other schools is their dedication to the faith for which I put my children in this school to begin with. Unlike some, I support more Bible studies and more time in Church because that is what I feel builds a better person, not a GPA, however, to that point, my children s GPA s are 4.0, 3.8, and 4.0 (hmmm, hard workers?), the other two do not have them yet. I would recommend this school to any parent who wants their child or children to receive a quality education, that is based on Faith first, then Academics, then everything else.
Submitted by parent on May 04, 2013

Not happy with this school I do feel it was a great mistake to attend this school. My son is being racially profiled based on what someone else said,nothing he did. The teachers won't respond to emails pertaining to his grades so I forwarded to the assisatant principal still nothing from that teacher. He gets help with all of his classes yet he still struggles with there programs. His grades have dropped at this school, but never to this degree at the other private school.
Submitted by parent on July 18, 2011

I sent my kids to this school in the late 1990's and 2000's. I am very pleased with the school and will be sending my three Grandkids to this school also. My kids are successful college degreed professionals and I attribute Divine Child for this.