Christ The King Catholic School

Reviews

• Submitted by parent on August 27, 2024
  My son and I had a terrible experience with this school. The principal, Mrs. Callaghan was a bully. Condescending and rude. Very poor communication with parents and I felt like my son wasn’t getting the help that he deserved and needed. Now out of the school he has done very well. They seem to favor to Catholic students or just favorites in general. You couldn’t pay me to send my younger child there. I wouldn’t recommend anyone bother with this school. I have found better support, community and all over better experience with public school.
• Submitted by parent on August 20, 2024
  My son has been a student at CTK since Pre-K3 - with the exception of one year when we were relocated due to a military move. We chose CTK for him because it was important to us that he have an education that is strongly supported by both Catholic values and a solid curriculum. What we love most about CTK is the level of engagement of the principal, staff, and teachers -- it's clear that each of them is genuinely interested in my son's education and his school experience. That, combined with small class sizes, lots of extracurricular opportunities (sports, music, Scouts) a thriving PTA and CTK's strong military support system are what has kept us coming back year after year. (Not to mention CTK's before care and after care, as well as their summer and vacation camps, which have been a LIFESAVER to our busy family.) I can't recommend CTK enough!
• Submitted by parent on November 10, 2022
  Christ the King School under new leadership has hired well-qualified, innovative teachers. Middle School students have the opportunity to graduate with five high school credits and are academically prepared for any high school. Recently designated a Purple Star school, they have implemented their Cougar Ombudsman Program which is a student to student program fostering community service and leadership skills. These students welcome new students into the school and helps departing students prepare for their next school. This school is a welcoming and positive community.
• Submitted by other on October 25, 2020
  It is a great school, my Grandson went there and now my Great Grandson goes there!
• Submitted by parent on March 29, 2019
  We started in PreK 3 at CTK, after touring many schools CTK just seemed like a big family. We have remained here and our child is in 6th grade, loves the school, and we have made many lifelong friendships from our time here. Strong academics, and sports programs starting in 3rd grade through TCBL have created a great learning experience. I strongly recommend Christ the King Catholic School.
• Submitted by parent on January 15, 2019
  This school has major underlying issues. They have chosen to take a hard line supporting teachers, even when they are wrong and generally grumpy. There are many problems with staff being unqualified to teach subject areas. Your child's chances of being accepted to special programs in high school can actually be hurt by this school, rather than fostered.
• Submitted by parent on May 30, 2018
  I am so happy to have a Catholic school that I can trust to put my daughter in. The diverse background of students and teachers make Christ the King a very positive, uplifting learning institution. My daughter loves all the activities that are available to her and enjoys learning with her friends and classmates. With the amount of time she spends at the school it's nice to know Christ the King has a such a family friendly environment!
• Submitted by principal on May 27, 2018
  Children enjoy the students and faculty. Math and reading abilities are well above grade level. Teachers and administration care about the students.
• Submitted by parent on May 26, 2018
  There is major bullying issue at this school and they are not academically ahead. Please save your money and DO NOT send your children to this school. My son is a straight A student and was involved, I was involved. The school hides data about it's staff and they protect each other. The principle is inept and so is the staff. Norfolk Public School has made significant changes in the last few years and I consider myself lucky to be able to send my child to public schools within the area now instead of CTK!
• Submitted by parent on December 02, 2017
  I have two girls who just finished CTK and it was the best decision I have made as a parent. The teachers are caring and the environment was warm and inviting. We felt like we left our family behind when leaving. My girls left with high school credit and the transition leaving middle school to high school was smooth. They are ahead of other high school students in Spanish, thanks to CTK!
• Submitted by other on November 27, 2016
  CTK provides a safe, loving environment for our granddaughter, with a caring, professional staff of teachers and other professionals dedicated to providing a quality education for both Catholics and non-Catholics. Our granddaughter is thriving in the CTK community. Thank you, CTK!
• Submitted by parent on September 06, 2016
  We love and appreciate the community feel of CTK, with access to one-on-one help when needed and smaller class sizes. Families are involved in the success of the school and the teachers help each student thrive.
• Submitted by other on June 11, 2015
  Great School. I could not ask anything else for my daughter! This is her first year and everyone is been so nice and make her feel so welcome, the only bad part is they just have till 8th grade.
• Submitted by other on November 25, 2014
  CTK Catholic School should certainly be recognized as a 'great school' by any measure. Our grandaughter entered the school in August 2014 as a kindergarten student. She has matured socially and academically in this short amount of time. She 'loves' her teacher and actually looks forward to going to school (well, most days, anyway...). She very much enjoys her classes (including Spanish, which we were surprised to learn she would be exposed to this early). Our family is certainly pleased (and relieved) at her academic and social progress, and grateful to her teacher(s) and staff for their guidance and professionalism. Thank you CTK!
• Submitted by parent on July 29, 2014
  My child has gone to CTK since forth grade. At first we loved it teachers were great and students were loving. After the second year it started to turn. Half of the kids are gone and so are the best teachers. The school lacks a good math program and teachers will only teach from the book. I have decided to pull my child out. I recommand testing into the gifted programs for public schools or private school. JUST NOT CTK
• Submitted by parent on June 22, 2014
  Christ The King School is one of the best school I have ever sent my two girls too! The teachers are caring and are willing to give one on one when neeeded. The technology is outstanding and they also can now speak spanish thanks to the wonderful teachers at CTK!
• Submitted by parent on May 03, 2014
  At Christ the King the Principal truly lives the values that they teach. She cares about the students and CTK family. The front office staff is so helpful and kind. There are some amazing teachers. I couldn't get my daughter to be motivated about reading and Mrs. Petti worked wonders with her and we are so grateful for how much she helped her. I loved the fact that they had a video production room in the school, with green screen and all. :) We miss CTK and all of our friends there.
• Submitted by parent on December 23, 2013
  If you liked the drama of high school cliques, you'll love being a Mom at CTK. Academic: Our child was a 2nd grader and did LITTLE math. Only reading was emphasized and the teachers may or may not have degrees/certifications as they are private and do not have to adhere to state law. Our son has ADHD and they did not work well with him. They didn't begin basic math until after Christmas. When we transferred to our new school, he was so far behind and is now failing math in 3rd grade. Child Care: One price, regardless of how much you use the aftercare services, if you can use them at all. They did not have enough staff and we were on a waiting list to use aftercare, which never opened up. My husband and I work and Wednesdays, school dismisses at 2:10pm. A lot is expected of the parents. You will have to volunteer a lot, including nights at a Bingo Hall throughout the year. It is so overwhelming. Glad to have been transferred from Norfolk base as public schools are not an option in this town, with many unaccredited, which could be the reason Catholic schools survive in Norfolk. They're really one of the only options. Sad, really.
• Submitted by parent on September 04, 2013
  My child was brand new to CTK for the 2012/2013 school year. We were so excited to be at the school! We joined the PTO, participated in fundraisers, and worked bingo. The art and music teachers there were awesome. Unfortunately, there really is a disconnect at CTK. If your kids have been going to CTK since Pre-K, you are likely to be very happy. If you have not been a part of this community for an extended period of time, you may find yourself out of the information loop. The faculty, staff and PTO really do forget that some families are new to the school! Sadly, issues for our family included a tuition miscalculation that was never straightened out, being subjected to part time faculty that did not adequately teach (2 tests all year, really?) and an ineffectual Principal who really didn't direct the teaching staff. However, my biggest complaint was the poor communication between myself, the school and my child's teachers. Given that I was looking for a more intimate, private religious education, CTK certainly fell way below my expectations. It was so disappointing for us. After all, who wants to move their child from school to school? However, we did not return for Fall 2013.
• Submitted by parent on April 12, 2013
  I have 2 children in Christ the King school. They have both been here since pre-k and I would not have it any other way. The school is a wonderful place to learn and to grow. The staff cares about the children and the parents are not only friendly, but they volunteer for the other activities like scouts and soccer. School was never like this when I was a kid. There is a good mix of fun in with the learning so that the children do not lose interest. We are a happy family who help each other. Come check us out. There are always parents in the common area having coffee or chatting.

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