Calvary Baptist School

1615 Old Spanish Trail

Slidell, LA 70458

27 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 06, 2023

This school has benefited our kids and family so much. We love it!
Submitted by other on September 14, 2023

Best private school in St. Tammany parish! Care and concern for each child is paramount. The administrator has a doctorate and years of certified teaching experience and is a dedicated and caring professional. She has a great team of teachers and support personnel. They use the Abeka and Bob Jones University curriculum. Would highly recommend!
Submitted by parent on August 08, 2023

Since new principal took over a couple years ago. This school has really went down hill. She is very arrogant and seems to think everyone is beneath her. Most if not all the teachers are not real teachers as far as degrees or experience teaching. Most of the staff from the principal on down seem to be nothing but bullies of the children.They have favoritism as far as some kids can do what others can not. Just because their parent is involved in staff. they have rules that are unwritten and not in handbook. Because principal decides to create one when the mood hits.
Submitted by parent on May 20, 2023

The Calvary handbook has duplicate punishments for discipline and is at the principal and secretary’s discretion to who it applies. Additionally it states the method of appeal from the principal is meeting with the school committee/board. However, the principal does not allow anyone to know who to contact for the committee or board to initiate an appeal so the appeal process is void. The principal attacks the children’s character with written scripture she claims to be “Christlike.” Many investigations underway on the principal’s behavior over the last two years.
Submitted by parent on February 05, 2019

4 years positive experience until the change of Principals. 1/2 year negative experience.
Submitted by parent on July 18, 2018

Superior efforts are made to ensure academic achievement, student safety and spiritual growth.
Submitted by parent on July 15, 2018

As a parent, as most of us, get involved when it’s a negative situation. My child is more important. He was in public school through 3rd grade. At CBS, he is excited to go and accepted better than in public school. This is every parents prayer. It is answered at CBS!
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2017

I have read so many rescent comments. Unfortuently individuals pose as parents and make slanderous comments regarding our amazing school. I grew up in New England and was challenged with more homework that I see my 7th grader coming home with. Challenging work should be welcomed by "parents and teachers" it will help to mold our children as they grow and enter high school. Why should we complain about this? Teachers being let go this is normal in a private or public school setting depending on how perform and teach our children. As a CEO of a company I have had to make changes for the betterment of my practice what is wrong with bringing in better more effective people? Stop blaming one person and take responsibility as an adult. Calvary is an amazing school one that loves ALL children and challenges them in ways they need to be challenged. I am thankful and beyond blessed to be part of this amazing school. I am hopeful as a parent that we get a high school that is how much I believe in our school, faculty and principal. I work extra hard to send my child here and I would never send her somewhere where I get I was wasting money. Thank you CBS and Kelly Morse for your love and dedication to our school and please remember this truth from the gospel of Luke: Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2017

Absolutely professional and loving. My child gets a wonderful education here at calvary.
Submitted by parent on August 02, 2017

I've met some amazing teachers and helpers at this school, but unfortunately, that wasn't enough to make me want to keep my child there.
Submitted by parent on August 01, 2017

This school goes above and beyond to teach Christian values.
Submitted by parent on July 30, 2017

I love this school, the teachers and the administration with all my heart! I have nothing but great respect for each teacher, secretary, lunch helper and Mrs Morse!
Submitted by parent on July 30, 2017

Amazing! I love the fact that it is so great because God is the center of this school. Mrs. Morse and each teacher loves each student and encourages them to excell in every area of their life.
Submitted by parent on July 30, 2017

My family is very happy with Calvary Baptist School. Our child has been going there for over three years and started in the Pre-k class. He loves to learn and has learned so much in the past three years. The teachers, faculty, and administration truly care for the students. They have helped build a strong educational and Biblical foundation for our child that will carry into the future. Sure, issues come up but if you address your issues or list your concerns, they have all been handled in a very respectful and courteous way that has benefited all parties. The students are not just a number, they are part of Calvary and will forever be. Calvary Baptist Christian School has true Christian core values and it shows in their actions, NOT just in name.
Submitted by parent on July 30, 2017

This schoolIs such a blessing! It is small not a lot of children to each class so they can learn more and bind better with peers as well! I went as a child so it was only option for me to send my own! She loves her school, teachers, friends and homework! I will be sending my son as well! The principle tables care if all matters in a Christian way and that's hard to find at a school! They don't claim to be Christian's they are and lead by example! What more would you want from a school
Submitted by parent on July 30, 2017

Excellent school! The curriculum is one of the best around. The teachers and administration are amazing. The students here are not looked upon as another head count but instead as a family. I can rest easy knowing my child is receiving a top notch education in a Christlike environment.
Submitted by parent on July 30, 2017

Wonderful school! Great teachers and administrators. Caring and safe environment for the students. Feels like family! School of growing and moving in a positive direction led by the current administration and faculty.
Submitted by principal on July 13, 2017

Excellent teachers who genuinely care for the students
Submitted by parent on June 19, 2017

Horrible example of love one another.. Administrator and office need a total redo.
Submitted by parent on June 15, 2017

Teachers that teach first through eighth grade are no longer required to hold four year degrees--two year degrees are now allowed to teach at the elementary level of the school. Preschool teachers are not required to have any degree at all. The leadership of the school is lacking. Kelly Morse, principal of the school, plays favorites with the students and staff. The discipline at the school can be abhorrent. Students can talk back to the teachers, walk around the classroom without permission, walk out of the classroom without permission, and cause chaos in the rooms. Parents have called to complain and nothing is done. Those teachers are allowed to return to a classroom the next year. The quality of the education has gone down as well. Teachers are not allowed to teach as the curriculum requires. Abeka is not supposed to be an easy curriculum. Parents pay for high standards. Kelly Morse has lowered the standards and easy grades, the constant giving of extra credit is the norm and study guides that are IDENTICAL to the test. Students no longer have to earn the grades they are given; they can have their parents cry to the principal about the mean teachers and she will bully the teachers into giving the student extra credit to pass. Boy sports offered: basketball and footballGirl Sports offered: cheerleading and basketball (if they can find a coach)Extracurriculars: Music, P.E., and libraryOther than opening the school year, I have never seen the pastor at any function that deals with the school. He is very hands off which is problematic at best.