Schools have pivotal roles shaping the future, ensuring safety & fostering growth to our children…read more Attending Portland Christian Schools at the Jr.Sr.High has laid a new path before our child. To truly understand the impact Portland Christian has had in improving every aspect of our child's life you would've needed to know our history in the public school system. As the new kid the other students were welcoming. She had no problem making friends. She's had no issues being bullied. Their staff takes all issues serious. They don't let situations build up before intervening. I've never felt I was being bothersome when requesting things or asking questions. My child feels emotionally supported when having a down day. She's not trying to stay home anymore. She's trying new sports to be part of the team. She's the courageous confident kid she was before the pandemic. It's a true testament as to the dedication of the PCS staff and community. It's hard to find words to describe our gratitude.

Our family dedicated five years to this school community. We had three children enrolled,…read morevolunteered countless hours, supported fundraising efforts, participated in school events, and genuinely believed we would remain part of this community for many more years. Like any engaged parents, we raised concerns when we believed our children--or other children and families--were being treated unfairly or when situations involving faculty, volunteers, or school culture warranted attention. Some of those concerns involved exclusion, favoritism, and treatment that we felt was inconsistent with the values the school teaches. We brought these concerns forward respectfully and through the proper channels because we cared deeply about the school and believed that addressing problems is part of building a healthy community--not because we wanted conflict. Instead of working toward meaningful dialogue or resolution, we were ultimately informed by school and parish leadership that we had raised too many concerns and that our family and children did not belong at the school. Shortly thereafter, our children's enrollment contracts were not renewed. The most heartbreaking part has been the impact on our children. After five years, they are being forced to leave behind their closest friends, teachers they love, and the community that has been such a significant part of their lives. As parents, watching them bear the consequences of adults' decisions has been devastating. If you are considering this school, I encourage you to ask not only what values it teaches, but how it responds when engaged families respectfully raise difficult concerns. Our experience was that advocating for our children and bringing concerns directly to leadership ultimately resulted in our family being excluded from the community. We are deeply saddened by how our family's time at this school ended. We never imagined that respectfully advocating for our children would result in being told that we did not belong.

I'm an alumni of this school and they always treated everyone with respect no matter what. I would…read morehappily send my kids once they are old enough.

We loved kindergarten here, hated first grade. Mrs. Archibald, the first & kindergarten teacher is…read moreamazing. However they changed the math program- curriculum & teacher and both are awful. The math teacher should not be teaching young children- she is rude, doesn't communicate well, she mocks the children (as I witnessed in online class) and my child who normally loved school, didn't want to go to math because of how rude she was. She taught them a phrase "chocolate chip, zip your lip" which I found, as well as other parents, was not appropriate. And the math curriculum they brought in was NOT customizable or user friendly. It was awful. And I brought it to the administration and basically was told "too bad". I spent countless hours reading, learning, trying to ensure my child learned in the best way possible & the only reason they worked with me was because my child had a 504 plan. It was a mess and we left because of these changes. It's truly sad because Mrs. Archibald is a saint and amazing at what she does, but she doesn't have the school mirroring her.

I had all four of my children attend and graduate from this amazing school. I will always…read morerecommend this school to everyone!! Amazing teachers/staff that were so involved in my children's school, prompt responses when I had questions. Great communication between teachers/staff and parents. I was always notified of things and always in the know. But the best part is that my kids graduated high school with an Associates degree paid by the school!! We had an amazingly positive experience with this school. Again, highly recommend!!

I am a HUGE fan of La Salle Catholic College Preparatory!…read more I transferred my junior year and it saved my chances of going to college. At La Salle the teachers paid attention to me and challenged me to do my very best. I needed a community to help me and that is what I found in the classrooms of the school. I was given the tools that made my college studies much easier and put me far ahead of my peers at the university. Everything from writing a paper using an outline, public speaking, how to communicate with my peers, vocabulary, how to ask for help, meditation, how all my classes and studies interconnected, and how to be of service to my community. As I look back on my high school experience, I have overflowing gratitude for the education and care that I was given. I attribute much of my success to the lessons I learned during those crucial years.

This school sucks I…read morepayed so much money just to get horrible teachers who don't teach. Watch out for Lisa moran and sue pinto. They are mean and won't help when i need it. The school is so old and the bathrooms are full of crack heads. NEVER GO HERE

I attended Benson polytechnic in the mid to late eighties when this school was known as one of the…read morebest technical schools in the state of Oregon if not the entire United state of America the choices of electives were staggering in scope I majored in Aviation which was not available at any other school in the region at that time I also took German as my foreign language elective I took many other classes which served me well throughout my life however, when I returned for a visit to the campus many years later I found that the school no longer offered German as a language class as it had been replaced by Spanish the school is a mere shadow of its once great self. The campus should have wheelchair access as well as handicapped parking

So far so great! So here I am scared to death because my son is entering his first year in high…read moreschool. Now I have to be honest with the racial tension, COVID-19 and life in general, from day to day you don't always know what to expect. It started last Friday when I made a call to Benson to clarify if my sons school schedule was available. The first voice I encountered was "Norma". This lady was so warm and friendly it scared me. She went on to explain to me in the most professional and warmhearted tone what I needed to do and who I needed to speak with. So as she transfers me, in my head I'm thinking breathe, because there is no way the second staff person I speak with is going to be even half as friendly,informative and professional as "Norma" and guess what, she wasn't, because it was her voicemail. So on Monday, after taking into consideration that I probably was the 100th caller Friday, I reached out to who Norma suggested. An low and behold, I hear the voice of yet another professional, friendly, kind and "how can I help you" voice on the other end of the phone. "Roi San" scheduled a time for us to meet and get everything straightened out. Tuesday my son and I go to the Benson campus @ Marshall and meet these two ladies in person. Same professional, kind, professionals I spoke to prior. Now this may not be a big deal to you, but its HUGE to me. This is a new school, new year, and a new phase of both our lives. There is so much going on in the world and it can literally make you paranoid about everything. It is very comforting and reassuring to know that your child is around people that show a genuine concern for their well being. First impressions are the best impressions and these two have made me a believer out of me. Now things may not always go as smooth, however its good to know that through all the hustle and bustle, Benson has a solid group of staff. I believe these two represent the staff in general and I applaud you all and sincerely thank you all for your dedication. Hats off to Roi San and Norma and I'm sure we'll see each other during the year. I hope and pray for a great school year for all and looking forward to a phenomenal four years for my child.

PAES plays by their own rules as many private schools do. The academics provided are not up to the…read morestandards of other schools and my student is behind due to attending PAES. Administration is terrible (the current principal specifically) and they do not communicate well with parents. As soon as a parent speaks up about a concern you are flagged and they will begin trying to get you out. They are not upfront about behaviors of kids and will wait to discuss behavior until it's too late. If you are looking for a private school, do not attend this one. Update: My kiddo has started attending a different private school for over a month now, and it is clear to us that Portland Adventist Elementary was the problem. Our child has not demonstrated any of the behaviors they claimed he was demonstrating despite the school telling us "he will do this in any setting." Thankfully we got out before any big permanent labels could be placed on our child, although this school attempted to ruin our chances at having a clean slate in a new environment. My advice, if you're a current parent that has concerns, pull your child. And future parents, there are other private institutions in the area with more integrity than this one (including other Adventist schools).

wonderful school teachers are nice and dedicated to help your child and they have sports for kids…read moreand if your child has trouble reading they have a reading coach

Our family was new to Columbia this year and we were welcomed with open arms, smiles and an…read moreauthentic curiosity about how Columbia could serve our family best. I find the teachers to be personal, professional and truly strive to understand each student individually. Columbia has supported my kids in a transition year and has help them each find their "thing" that lights them up and gets them excited about coming to school. Columbia Christian has also helped support some of my kids that have learning support needs in a way that encourages and hold them accountable. I highly recommend Columbia Christian if you are looking for a place where the staff and kids care about each other and are encouraged to drive for excellence. We drive 25 minutes to attend and it is worth every single minute/penny!

Our son just started here this year after moving from a private school in a different state. They…read morehave been welcoming and he has adjusted to well. Academics are solid and staff is supportive.

We love PAA! Seeing our daughter thrive here has been such a blessing. Whether she's on the…read morecourt/field for one of her three varsity sports or on stage singing for chapel, she feels supported and seen. The teachers aren't just educators; they are mentors who she genuinely loves and respects. If you're looking for a school that balances top-tier athletics, arts, and a Christ-centered education, this is it.