Circle Christian School

2134 Kentucky Avenue

Winter Park, FL 32789

12 Reviews

School District
Grade

K-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by student on August 12, 2024

I am currently a senior at Circle and I think that this is the best kind of education that my parents could have put me into. This school has pushed me to become a better student and person as well as helping me solidify my faith. With the university model, we have 2 days in class and then 3 at home which has helped me manage my time and keep me on track. I have been going to Circle since pre-k and I'm so blessed to be here.
Submitted by parent on October 10, 2023

We have been at Circle for 2 years now, and we are so HAPPY! It is truly a school for ANY family who loves the home school model, but also wants the support of a school. Circle is very clear on their vision of being a partner in your child's education and working with families to help ensure the students success. If you are looking for a school in ADDITION to your home school routine this is the school for you. If you are looking for a private school and have no plans on homeschooling on the days the kids are not in school- this is not for you. They do provide lessons for at home work that go along with what the kids are learning, however you also need to provide at home instruction for you student. I can not say enough wonderful things about every one I have come into contact with at Circle!
Submitted by parent on July 27, 2022

This is our second year at Circle Christian and I cannot say enough good things about it. It is a perfect decision for someone who wants to homeschool their child with some guidance. It is parent-led learning so you have to go in knowing that, which is why it was perfect for us- parents choose the curriculum they want their child to learn at home. The teachers, staff, and other parents are all very friendly and helpful. My child really enjoys the extra curricular classes they offer on campus.
Submitted by student on July 11, 2022

I'm a student at this school and I've been going here since third grade. Now I'm in 10th grade and I'm still loving this school. The teachers are always very involved with the students and you can tell that they want to be there. I love the curriculum and I love how involved my parents have gotten to be in my schooling journey. Also I enjoy that Circle offers so much flexibility course-load wise. I've made such good friends here and I'm looking forward to graduating from this school.
Submitted by parent on September 13, 2020

WE have had a great experience overall
Submitted by parent on July 30, 2019

The kids love their teachers and we love the support from the teachers. The flexibility of this part homeschool/part private school works so well for our family. The guidance department has been wonderful helping our high school student get prepped for college. We love all the on campus duel enrollment classes!! We would recommend this school for a family looking for a non traditional and personalized schooling program that not only offers academic rigor but spiritual development. It is very different ... but worth checking out!
Submitted by parent on January 07, 2019

Our experience with this “Christian” school was disappointing. Bullying is rampant,teachers are under qualified, and administration is operating from wishful thinking rather than reality. It is not a private school as they advertise, but a homeschool option that provides support to parents (but also control since they choose the academic content and do grading) and an umbrella for maintaining academic records.
Submitted by parent on June 22, 2018

This school is a great blessing to our family. I can not say enough about the school and the families that are a part of the school. It is a blessing and a shining light in our community. Thank you Circle Christian School for being such a beautiful place for us to educate our kids.
Submitted by student on March 13, 2018

This school's model works for homeschool families looking to homeschool with a little extra. Kids need to be very independent and self-motivated. On-campus problems between students are not properly dealt with by the administration and some students are treated differently by the staff.
Submitted by parent on March 21, 2016

I've been with Circle since 2001 and think it was the best choice for my family. Every teacher we've had were great. The arts and sports programs have been super. This is a smaller school so it would be difficult to offer many AP classes like another review complained about. Plus school is more about integrity, family values, and the child's interests.
Submitted by parent on September 18, 2015

We're newbies, but we LOVE this school! I am completely shocked at the previous review, so much that I felt we should share our experience. We have heard nothing but good things about Circle for the past 5 years from multiple people. I finally decided to commit. My daughter said that she was so happy we chose this school and that everyone was nice. She likes all her teachers. She's enthusiastic about doing her assignments and wants to do well. She has so much fun at Musical Theater. Hands-On Science isn't as fun as she thought it'd be, but "I'm learning a lot". The other parents are friendly and welcoming. The "Principal" even emailed us after our first class to see how things are going. The families gather for field trips and park days. They hold coffee conversations often so parents can share questions and concerns. I met with the Guidance Counselor and she was knowledgeable, encouraging, and supportive. What more can a parent ask for? I'll certainly give an update if things change, but this is the best of all worlds... a hybrid model setup like college. Choose the appropriate course, meet once a week, complete assignments at home and return. I wonder if the bad comments are by competitors? Everyone I've met is uplifting and supportive. Well, once a teacher expressed disappointment in a couple students not finishing assignment. I see no issue with that.
Submitted by parent on August 16, 2015

This school was the worst decision. They only offer a very limited number of AP courses and no on campus foreign languages. The teachers are not committed and often complain about their jobs to the students. The faculty is judgmental and rude. They are not understanding at all. There are no club opportunities and the sports are terrible. I did not learn any science or history and it put me back 2 years in math. There are a lot of schedule conflicts with their classes. The faculty acts as if they are all knowing. Some of the students that graduated didn't even graduate with enough credits to go to a decent college or received a certificate of completion instead of a diploma. The only way to properly graduate is to duel enroll and the "guidance" counselor advises so strongly against it that she would even fill out the paper work. Favorites are so strongly picked that if you or your student is not a favorite, there grades will drop and they will not be given a decent education. I would not recommend this school to my worst enemy. Every student deserves a decent education and this school it not the way to get it. When they say parental involvement, they mean the parents have to be involved in everything or there will be a strongly worded email sent and your student will be alienated. Some students were even allowed to violate dress code without receiving any punishment while others were sent home for their jeans being "too form fitting". The academic "advisor" made my student feel very, in her words, "dumb and insignificant". I feel so terrible that I sent my student to this school because I am not able to rebuild her self esteem and have been having a very hard time getting on the right track since leaving.