Trinity Lutheran School

600 Water Street

Edwardsville, IL 62025

5 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 15, 2023

The teachers, for the most part, are really unfriendly here, except for a few exceptional ones. They don't go the extra mile to help students who are struggling on some material to round them out before moving on, or offer opportunity to correct/learn for the mistakes for some half credit to help redeem the situation. One teacher personally admitted they cram several subjects in just to make it all work administratively, forget what it means to a child trying to learn a lot of material that just thrown at them so the teacher can say they covered it. There is a lot of homework assigned in several of the grades/teachers while some other grades/teachers have little to none. Very inconsistent homework policy here. For the grades that load up the homework - typically 3 to 5 subjects of homework every night so expect at least 2 to 4 hours of homework every day with the average leaning more towards the 3 hours mark. Don't be sick day or you'll be buried in homework. Paper Tests galore like its the 90's - they have no creativity to evaluate the students here outside of an examination. There is no science fair here. Band - some of the teachers are talking bad things about the band staff and being very difficult with them to get a concert which is killing off this art form at the school. Seriously - they can't even get along with each other here and are way too tight on things that have nothing to do with anything. The teamwork that the teachers want to have with parents in the learning process is very lacking to non-existent (except those exceptional few teachers). Want to send questions and clarifications to a teacher about a newsletter's content or an assignment several times a week - they get angry you are contacting them too much and see it as a threat to their teaching skill! This school likes to dish out detentions and suspensions like no other instead of taking a more counseling/guiding approach to help the child grow from the situation and working with the parents to aid in that growth. They can't find it in their hearts to be different than an average public school in helping a child change their direction or actions (should it have truly been a wrong action), but default to seek punishment as the sole answer. Sports is King here. The principal doesn't run the show there and must get validation from others, so don't expect him to stand up for anything/decision on his own. Not a great place once the onion layers are peeled. God bless them
Submitted by student on October 25, 2021

I hate this school I don't fit in. People here don't accept you if you are not white, a female, or straight. I had long hair in my lunch at least once a week and I was told that it was my hair that fell into my food but I had short hair. The sports teams are well below average. They strictly discipline children who aren't white with detentions for laughing in class. They have small classes of 10-20 kids and if you are disliked then it will be a rough K-8 experience. If I had to do it again I would never consider putting myself through that again. It was over all an unfriendly environment and an average middle school. I am in my second year at my high school and looking back at it I felt compelled to let parents and kids to stay away from this school. THIS IS YOUR RED FLAG don't ignore it. If you do decide to pay your hard working money to get your child into this school don't say I didn't warn you.
Submitted by principal on March 16, 2018

Our children attend and we are pleased beyond words. The teachers display genuine care and love for their students, the academics are strong, and most importantly, the education is Christ-centered and cross focused.
Submitted by parent on March 16, 2018

I switched 3 of my 4 children from public school to Trinity and they have flourished. The individual attention, Christian teachers and environment, incredible educational field trips, up to date technology, and challenging curriculum is the best in the area. My children have been able to play sports at every level, join National Junior Honor Society in 7th grade, participate in community service, and much more. Bullying is NOT tolerated (despite the other reviews) and there are even assemblies for the students addressing ways to combat bullying. Trinity has become our family - I know everyone and we all look out for each other and help each other out. The students are so prepared for high school too - even able to skip first level Algebra in many instances. I love Trinity!
Submitted by parent on February 26, 2016

Bullying is tolerated - from parents, teachers and students.Teachers discuss students' progress in front of others whether progress is good or bad. Unwelcoming to "outsiders"- it's a cliquey parish school.Sports are all the matters. Arts/academics are not valued.Foreign Language all but is non existent.Lack of focus from the Board/Admin team on Academics. When these concerns were brought to the Administration, nothing was done. If I had it to do over again, I wouldnt.
Submitted by parent on February 14, 2013

My son has been challenged and has learned so much this year. A BIG difference from public school here! Small class size is key. I will be sending my other 2 children next year!