Lighthouse Christian School

3008 36th Street

Gig Harbor, WA 98335

8 Reviews

School District
Grade

K-8
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on October 18, 2024

Unfortunately the school does not pay enough to keep good teachers in place. The result is most of the "good ones" leave and you're left with a revolving door of people qualified enough to teach here, but not qualified enough for public school. All of elementary school consists of nothing but photocopied worksheets and fill in the blanks. There is nothing creative that the teachers are doing. There is no special education that is offered at this school.My child was bullied extensively when in 4th grade and we had to "prove it" to the vice principal. There was no investigation performed, there were no repercussions for the involved students, the VP prayed with everyone about the event and that was the end. All of the family engagement moments happen while giving money, which if you don't have much to give means that you're not engaging with other families.
Submitted by parent on September 20, 2023

My child attended lighthouse for Kindergarten and it was not a good experience. They expect their students to fit into a perfect box and they do not embrace differences that each individual brings. Their academics are pedestrian and not creative at all. It is all mostly traditional book learning and worksheets with very little opportunities for gifted students to be challenged to learn more and no opportunities for students to look into their own interests. The community was very "cliquey" and not welcoming to us as a new family.
Submitted by parent on February 06, 2020

awesome -- highly recommend & worth the personal sacrifice with respect to time & finances!
Submitted by parent on August 10, 2018

We switched our kids from our local public school to Lighthouse last year and despite the fact that we have great public schools in GH, we've been so thrilled to be at Lighthouse. Our kids are thriving academically, spiritually, socially and athletically. They've made great friends and love going to school. As a former public elementary school teacher, I've noticed an awesome quality in the LCS teachers we've had - they seem to enjoy the students, which I haven't seen at every school. They smile and laugh a lot and make learning fun and engaging. The kids treat one another respectfully. We have a student who is bright and a high achiever and another kiddo who is academically average and has some attention struggles. Both are challenged and supported at their levels. The reading level of one of our kids went rose 3 grade levels last year! Her teacher was just so encouraging and seemed to make learning fun for her. The faculty seems to reflect the love, grace, patience and joy of Christ... it's cool to watch! I'd highly recommend taking a tour of Lighthouse if you're looking for a Christian school in GH!
Submitted by parent on October 24, 2012

Living the faith mission. Simple as that. We are a Catholic family, and this was the best choice for our daughter. We just wish we had made it sooner! Caring, enthusiastic and genuine from the principal, teachers, student and parents. Challenging coursework (finally). Best place ever. Sorry we have been relocated East coast...there is nothing like lighthouse!!!
Submitted by parent on January 29, 2011

I have been a part of the Lighthouse community for 11 years and have two children who have grown up in this nurturing, academic environment. We have been so grateful for the diligence, care, and compassion of each of our kids' teachers. Each year helped to shape them into solid, responsible young adults. Now that our youngest is nearly finished with middle school, I recognize the huge value of the incredible teachers he has had over the last two years--Godly men and women who understand the hearts of middle schoolers and aren't afraid to hold them to a high standard as they show them the love of Christ. I am SO thankful we have this option for our children. The education far exceeds many aspects of the public school equivalent, even in our district, and the people are amazing. I see older comments about the middle school lacking quality. This is absolutely no longer the case!
Submitted by parent on August 30, 2007

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Submitted by student on October 23, 2006

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