We have had our 2 daughters enrolled since 6th grade and they are starting their 3rd year at…read moreSummit. The amount of love that is poured into the students on a daily basis by the teachers and administrators is amazing. Anytime I interact with any of the students, I am amazed at the level of maturity and intellect displayed. Students pray for each other and lift each other up. Academics are top notch and this school is about discipleship and setting the students up for success. Public school can't come close to this experience.

I have two sons enrolled at Summit and my daughter will join kindergarten in the Fall 2015. I chose…read moreSummit because Jesus is perched and present. The curriculum is outstanding and they are learning. They enjoy school and I consider Summit an excellent school.

My daughter was treated kindly and as though she was highly valued as an incoming 6th grader during…read moreour school tours. We felt that our daughter would have been given small classes, individual attention, and a unique all girls perspective at Forest Ridge. The administration and teachers were teaching innovative things that my husband recently had emphasized in the corporate world. Each time my daughter had an experience with one of the FR students, she felt very happy and excited to attend this school. We ultimately are not able to send her to the school because of potentially moving closer to family due to health reasons but feel this would have been the perfect school had it not been for these circumstances.

Forest Ridge is a school where people look at the ground as they pass by someone in the hall…read more Students are throwing up, CRYING or having panic attacks in the bathroom. Teachers don't last more than a few years, max. Administration doesn't care if a students are so stressed that they end up causing HARM to themselves. The thing to be happy about? Graduation. The academics are AMAZING, I can't deny that. And most teachers are pretty incredible, some of the best in the country. But mental health care is non existent, and without healthy students things such as academics and teachers cannot be enjoyed or be helpful to students in the way they should. Being a recent student at Forest Ridge in Bellevue WA, I cannot emphasize enough how much I REGRET my decision going here for High School. When I entered as a freshman, I was a happy, cheerful, friendly, hardworking girl. When I left as a senior I was still a hardworking girl but I was also sad, depressed, reserved, anxious, distrustful and tired. For many people, everywhere, the high school experience is less than ideal. However, my experience as well as my classmates experiences were horrendous. The amount of emotional damage we sustained was simply unacceptable, and even now the school denies there is a problem. So many students were so miserable and mentally challenged that I would have to worry about my peers' physical safety and lives. This is NOT a normal thing. Forest Ridge administration consistently responded/responds to mental health concerns with dismissal. The safety and lives of students are NEVER a priority. What is a priority? GRADES, GRADES, GRADES and academic achievement, success and competition. Forest Ridge makes success out as being smarter than everyone else and getting the best grades, with no regard for emotional well-being or mental health. There are a few ways you can have an okay to good experience at Forest Ridge: A) Be a favorite. There are a few special students favored and adored by the school who are used as the public face of the school wether it be for admissions pro-forest ridge speeches (which are, by the way, completely ingenuine) or college acceptance advertising. (FUN FACT: you probably have a much better chance of getting into a prestigious college at a public school anyway). Pretend to love the school and never object to anything, be the top of your class, don't tell anyone how you feel or use your voice, and you might have a shot at this special status. You'll get rewarded with good grades and a full-time teacher's pet status. B) You have the pushy parents. If your parents yell enough at teachers, or perhaps threaten administration that they will pull you out and therefore your $$ might not be going to FR next year, watch your C's magically turn to A's. Or you can go the route of hiring an outside specialist and paying them to have Forest Ridge make your workload and academics easier without the situation on record. Another interesting note-- the campus "counselor" doubles as a college counselor and does not divide or separate the two programs properly. She is not qualified to be helping teens with psychological issues, and she does not appear to care about helping them either. The administration is no better, and is likely the root of the problem. In general, the teachers care about the well being of students but are so scared of loosing their jobs or being PUNISHED that they will not speak out about the situation. Honestly, I feel bad for the teachers. The majority of the teachers are GOOD people who could run the school a whole lot better than the recent administration ever did. I think it is also important to note that Forest Ridge was not always like this. My middle school experience was FABULOUS. But, today, the environment and atmosphere is truly toxic. Until there is a significant amount of change at Forest Ridge, I would highly advise parents and potential students to think hard before choosing to attend Forest Ridge. A place for youth that doesn't care if students are SAFE or HAPPY is not a place anyone should have to endure spending 40 hours a week at. Someday, the school will HAVE to make a change, or the place will simply FALL APART. At the rate teachers, administration and students are leaving, it won't be long. And the way mental health is handled, there will be a lawsuit any day. I hope parents take this warning seriously and continue to search for the TRUTH. Current students, life DOES get better after, and the rest of the world does NOT operate like Forest Ridge--don't worry. What you are told is normal...is not normal outside of that campus and community. And teachers- thank you for sticking with us. We know its not easy at FR for you either and we appreciate your willingness to stay and try to make things better. However, we don't blame you at all if you leave. We get it.

Football games are fun to watch! school has good education. although 30,000$ kinda pricey nglread more

A hidden gem! This school is both academically challenging, yet meets each student where they are…read moreat, so each student will grow within themselves. Each student is recognized for his/her accomplishments and not compared with another. They believe in the whole student approach. Kids can have successes with class work, homework, sports, clubs, drama, music. Each students supports other whether they are like them or not. Nurturing community.

We had such a wonderful experience at ACP over the past two years. The teachers were incredibly…read morecaring, thoughtful, and attentive to our son. We especially appreciated the regular feedback and insights they shared--not just about what he was learning, but about his friendships, interests, and the kids he loved playing with. We're so grateful for the time he spent there and are already looking forward to coming back when our youngest turns two!

All four of our children have attended preschool here and it has been wonderful. ACP is a special…read moreplace for our family. It is a great balance of socialization and academics in a caring atmosphere. Costs are very reasonable and there are several options for how many days/week you'd like your child to attend. Would highly recommend.

Solid biblical teaching is rare, but this church does this so well. Straight scripture taught with…read morehumility. Pastor Nate is well trained from a reputable seminary and brings the truth to the pulpit every week.

Awful congregation, I've been ignored for voicing my concerns about other issues and now there's a…read morehuge issue about something else. I don't feel safe here. Location is tricky too.

No use keeping it a secret. I was on the faculty at Bellevue Christian for many years, and my…read morechildren all attended BCS from pre-school through 12th grade. I am retired now, but I will be a BCS booster for life. Now that I've disclosed where I'm coming from, I hope you will find that the information I give you is still useful and reliable. Bellevue Christian breaks a lot of stereotypes. I'd like to talk about four of those stereotypes, beginning with the one that private Christian schools are elitist. The school's philosophical bent towards respecting students as unique individuals of great worth favors a more open admission policy than some private schools have. BCS does not screen students for academic ability, in fact the school takes some students in its Special Academic Services program that have needs that cannot be met in public schools. Bellevue Christian prepares students well without being a prep school or cherry picking students. Standardized test scores are not released to newspapers, but that policy has everything to do with educational philosophy, and nothing to do with how the school's scores match up with those of other schools. Interested families can request both test information and an explanation of why the school doesn't use test scores for recruitment purposes. A second stereotype is that private schools are academically superior to public schools. Academic excellence is a complicated issue. BCS students probably win more than their share of awards, and some go on to the most exclusive universities, but a school should not be judged by how its best students do. Schools should be democratic institutions. For young people whose attendance is mandatory, they should be able to depend on a school doing its best for them whether or not they are academically gifted. BCS achieves academic excellence in a way that compared to other schools is more philosophically defensible. Excellence comes from people working together rather than competing against each other, and excellence is achieved and valued in all school programs. Excellence in the classroom is matched by excellence in the music department, the athletic department, the drama department, the art department, and in student government. BCS staff members care deeply about their school and about the students and their families. The same can be said about the parent body, but the bottom line is that the students themselves are involved in the programs and are vested in each other and in what they can achieve together. The third stereotype is that Christian Schools have "good discipline," i. e., lots of rules that are rigorously enforced. In all honesty, BCS teachers vary in the amount of control they exert over their students. Where there is more agreement is in a general philosophy that relationships are more important than rules. This is not a rationale for accepting poor behavior, in fact it is a call for everyone to live far above the minimum standards that the rules set. Most of the students at BCS "get it" sooner or later. Student-teacher relationships are strong. Students learn to be responsible when given trust. Lifetime friendships are common. Finally, the general status-definers like good looks, athletic ability, clothes and wealth are noticeably less in play at BCS. A fourth stereotype is that Christian schools indoctrinate students and shelter them from "the real world." There are some basic beliefs BCS teachers hold in common, but more often than not, issues that are discussed in our broader communities and in our nation are treated as opportunities for students to sharpen their thinking, discover their own personal values, and relate to those who may have very different perspectives. Students are challenged to be leaders as thinkers and doers, rather than buying into someone else's idea of what it looks like to be "successful." Discussions are much more common than lectures. Bellevue Christian is different from any other school I am acquainted with. It has a rich philosophical heritage. (Pick up "Second Sight" by Lowell Hagan at the BCS bookstore.) If you're "shopping" for a school, don't buy into the stereotypes, and don't make your decision by simply crunching numbers like dollars and test scores. You could miss out on a school experience that will enrich your entire family.

As someone who has attended this school, I would not recommend it whatsoever. The communication at…read morethis school was really bad, many people got in trouble for the most dumbest things, all because they never explained what the rules were at that school. They were also very protective when it came to the students and their social media outside of school. In their guidebook, it stated that if a student posts anything that doesn't represent the Spiritual culture, then the student will earn either detention or suspension. Very not necessary... The atmosphere of the other students there is also very toxic. There was bullying happening, inappropriate photos of women being spread, and lots of people talking badly about one another. And the staff or principal did nothing to help or fix it. I would not recommend this school at all.

This is a family friendly church. Services start at 9 AM on Sunday. The Church of Jesus Christ of…read moreLatter Day Saints teaches from the King James translation of the Bible, as well as the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon is a translation of an ancient record found and translated in the 19th century by Joseph Smith. More information about the church and free online copies of the scriptures are available at http://www.mormon.org This small church community serves the residents of Mercer Island and is part of the Bellevue South Stake. The building design is a small version of a common LDS design. It was tailored to the lot size and the population of the area. There is Sunday School from 10:15 am until 11 am. Children as young as three years old have fun classes and singing time while teens have their own classes. Adults meet in the chapel for classes from the scriptures. Early morning seminary is at 6:30 AM for high school students. They meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Students are expected to attend at least 80% of the classes and pass two mastery tests.

This is a great place for kids and adults alike. Learned good lessons for life both from the Bible…read moreand from the people around us.

Besides being a vibrant community of worshippers and a history of excellent, Christ-centered…read morepreaching and serving the Eastside and beyond, there is a graded choral music ministry of four choirs for children through youth, and a storied adult choir program with repertoire of traditional, classical, gospel, and modern works. Festival services with orchestra and brass are often standing-room-only. Modern, East African, Chinese, and children's worship are also available on their lovely campus just north of downtown. Highly recommended!

Had inner healing that was great! I also have joined a group and have had meetings and bible study…read morethats great to. Everyone is super nice despite having different backgrounds from me!

Best church of people in the area. The new pastor is as good…read moreas the one who retired. Just go and see!

We are still betrayed by the elders as to why Pastor Keith is not our minister anymore…read more This church members and attendees have been betrayed as no one has gotten up in either service and have the decency to say why Pastor Keith was fired THE elders should be held accountable as they are the scum of the earth,

My kids have been to camp several times and love it. They love the activity choices and the freedom…read moreto do what interests them. At our location, the kids have daily activities that also rotate (bouncy house, go karts, slip and slide). The food options have been great and the kids can have seconds. I appreciate that the counselors help to reapply sunscreen during the day as it can be hard for the kids to remember on their own. We've have a great experience so far and look forward to more sessions at Steve and Kate.

My kids loved this camp. My only complaint is that the camp had to close at 3 pm for several days…read moredue to high heat and their inability to cope with high indoor temperatures. This was very disruptive to my wife's and my busy work schedules and we had to really scramble leading to some very stressful days. That being said we liked this camp overall. They are pretty efficient at drop off and pickup. Their communication was good and they include lunch in the price which we found very helpful! We would put our kids in this camp again next summer.