Marcus Pointe Christian School

Pensacola, FL 32505

Phone: (850) 473-1605

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private • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 217 students

Marcus Pointe Christian School, a private school located in Pensacola, FL, serves grades PK-5 in the .

Marcus Pointe Christian School is a private school located in Pensacola, FL. 217 students attend Marcus Pointe Christian School.

Posted: October 16, 2023

If you are looking for an elementary school. I would highly recommend looking at school. Staff is helpful and always nice. Great education

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Posted: August 11, 2020

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Posted: August 11, 2020

The director of the preschool Lorna was very unprofessional. My two-year-old son was having a tough first day of school. I asked for advice on how to handle the situation and I was met with very unprofessional and snarky comments. I called and spoke with the head of the school and they did not seem concerned. There was nothing they could do to accommodate my son and make him feel comfortable on his first and second day of school.

I would not recommend the school to anyone during the current coronavirus crisis. You cannot meet the teacher. You cannot take your child to see the classroom. You have to drop them off in the front door and leave. If they are having separation issues the school has zero strategies or accommodations that they can make to help your child feel comfortable on their first day of school.

I called and spoke with Matthew Graft the person in charge of the school. He said they did not have the resources to make accommodations for my son. I explained to him that my son would be okay if someone could make him feel comfortable or spend some extra time with him. They should allow parents to meet the teacher. They should also have resources available To help children feel comfortable on their first day of school especially during the coronavirus.

They did not even give my child a chance. He is two years old and very well behaved at home. Both his parents are teachers and have certifications and teaching special needs. I was very shocked at the lack of resources. They could not handle a two-year-old sweet child on his first day of school. As a father that does everything I am beyond disgusted, heartbroken and upset.

I spoke with the Head of the school Matthew and he had all the right political things to say to cover himself and the school. Please excuse my grammar I’m not the best with Writing. I’m very upset right now at writing this in anger because I know people and I was treated very unprofessionally. My review is from the heart and this father feels very low right now. As a Christian school they should have more empathy and treat others the way that they would want to be treated.

Posted: March 2, 2019

Look every school has issues, but for what I pay for my boys to attend this school I should have better things to say. When the principle sends out a request on the weekly newsletter requesting parents to go on-line and leave "good" reviews on the FB page and other school review sites you know there are issues. Great schools do not need to ask parents to write fake reviews so they you aren't seen as the parent who did not comply with their request. There are some great teachers here who are grossly underpaid so they teach simply for the love of the kids which is awesome But there are only like 5 of them and if they leave, MP better close it's doors.

Posted: March 2, 2019

I have multiple children in this school and my youngest has more homework then my oldest. My oldest only gets his study guides the night before the tests vs allowing the parents to work with their kids at home during the week.

Posted: March 2, 2019

I think the teachers do a good job in this area.

Posted: March 2, 2019

So this is where I could go on for days. The growth that MP has taken by opening another location and they want to open 4 more I believe is nuts. They can't keep teachers now, which could be because of pay and the fact that they make the teachers attend MP church which I think is crazy too. Teachers should be able to attend where they want as long as its the same or similar biblical principles. Anyways, when my child was bitten by another child I was told they have to draw blood before anything would be done... Insane. When my son was being bullied in 3rd grade, Mr. Graff did nothing to address the issues. Would not even call a parent meeting. He hates conflict and in the end the Godfrey's run the show. They say they have specials like Spanish and Art.. This is the first year they have a real Art teacher out of the last 5 and the Spanish teacher was great but quit due to pay and they have no backup plan. So they have a Spanish subject on the report card with no grade. We pay 1800 a month to send our boys here and you would think they could pay the teachers more to be certified teachers. The preschool side is really bad. Some of the teachers on that side have no plans to get teaching degrees and yet they are teaching the foundations to kids. NUTS and keep in mind we are still attending this school. Maybe we are nuts for staying. The preschool director that had been there for years was run off and then they brought in a lady with a nursing background who runs the preschool like a prison camp. Good people don't stay here which is why the turnover is so high.

Posted: March 2, 2019

I have no experience in this area but I don't think they are known for assisting kids with special needs.

Posted: March 2, 2019

Absolute failure in this area. Mr. Graff does not like to deal with conflict and is totally ineffective when it comes to dealing with bullying. He does not even address the preschool issues with constant biting kids. He is a nice guy but super ineffective. He was the 5th grade teacher before and moved into the principle role when the other principle who moved here quit after 2 months.

Posted: November 29, 2017

The worst experience I have ever had with a daycare center. We believe in God and dealing with deployment we needed the Christian structure, especially when he ended up coming back in a coffin. My child needed the teachings of God, but they could not handle taking care of the situation. Instead of taking care of the actual situation they got rid of another child's chew toy. They hurt my child and our faith in their church. The way she talks about kids this young, will change your mind alone on taking your kids there.

Posted: November 29, 2017

Posted: November 29, 2017

The majority of teachers are wonderful, but I did have one lie to me. I went and prepared my case to inform the individual to report this too. First, I showed her my evidence that it was impossible for my daughter to have bitten herself. She agreed, so I explained to her what the teacher watching my child told me. Of course this was not acceptable by the school, but they did not accept me calling the situation out on them.

Posted: November 29, 2017

They allow children to bite, even to the degree that your child comes home with 5 to 7 marks a day. The worst part is, my child was NOT the only victim to this aggressive little girl. After hearing her mother talk, it was obvious she was not going to do anything about it. They told the parents with the bitten kids that the little girl has to draw BLOOD for them to do anything about it.

Posted: November 29, 2017

They allow it and if you try to discuss it with the as adults they will kick you out. I personally heard the mother of the child have no care her daughter was biting and again my child was not the only one. 5-7 bite marks on a child under 12 months old is bullying to me.

Posted: October 5, 2017

Has not been a real issue for us even though my child is the youngest in her class & could be seen as a petite child. If it does become an issue, I have no doubt that it would be handled appropriately.

Posted: October 5, 2017

Homework days are effectively communicated ~ No homework on Wednesday church service nights or weekends.

Posted: October 5, 2017

Leadership is a work in progress and I LOVE the direction that the school is heading. If any issues arise, theyare handled with care and principal, Mr. Graff, listens and offers assistance when needed.

Posted: October 5, 2017

As parents we want the best for our children and know if they are ready to transition to the next level. It pays to be involved in your child's rearing and education. So glad that we went with our own instinct to inquire about class assessments and discuss advancement options.

Posted: October 5, 2017

My daughter has been attending Marcus Pointe Christian School (MPCS)since she was 2 years old. Having a late birthday has had its share of ups & down with class placement at daycares and preschools so we decided to step out on faith to see what other schools were available to us. We were looking for a school that not only would offer more academic growth than the regular preschool class, but also maximize her potential. If you are looking for a strong academic and biblical-based education then this is the school for you. MPCS is all about elevating our children along this academic journey and keeping God first along the way.

Posted: October 10, 2016

My daughter switched to Marcus Point her second grade year. I love the school. The teachers are great. The curriculum is tough. Warning, if your child switches from Public to Private it will be a big change. It's fast paced and often by the end of the school term they are a grade and a half level up from the public school. The teachers are great and knowledgeable. Their beliefs are aligned with my own. They do not pressure you to join their church either. The only thing I have discovered I do not like about the school is they do not have a student counselor on site. My daughter was really struggling in school add getting worse and worse and finally I had enough and wanted to see if she could be tested. No one I spoke to at the school could provide assistance. It was very frustrating.

Posted: October 10, 2016

Never seen it myself or had reports of it. I really wouldn't know. I hope they would take care of things right away.

Posted: October 10, 2016

I don't see anyone there with special needs and I also don't think they test for special needs. My daughter I believe has A.D.D. And I had to go to through other sources to get her tested.

Posted: October 10, 2016

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Posted: October 10, 2016

No homework on wknds or on common church service nights such as Wed and Fri.

Posted: January 5, 2015

Preschool Pro's - Some great, tenured teachers who are a blessing to the kids. The Director is good and will listen and take action when needed. Facilities are clean and security is good. Preschool Cons/Suggestions - Newer teachers need more training with the tenured teachers to really deliver a consistent level of service to the parents and kids. No Part-time scheduled offered. Full-time only which can be pricey. More communication to the parents would be great. There is no such thing as over communicating. They do not utilize their Facebook or website enough. More cameras especially in the preschool rooms will be nice. However with this being a private program/school the funds would have to be raised to accomplish that.

Posted: February 23, 2014

They have great security for the children. Although it's inconvenient for parents, it's good for their protection. Academics are good, but there are several teachers who lack patience with young children. There are administrators who are unfriendly and unwilling to accomodate parents. My child has been bullied for several months there, and although the teacher has tried to intervene, it has continued. My meetings with the principal were completely unproductive, and resulted in the principal telling me that much of this is "normal". It is not normal for small children to threaten the life of another child's loved one!! My child who loved school last year, now cries almost every day and feels as if no one likes them. My children are learning well, however the Spiritual focus is minimal and there is very little parent involvement allowed in the Kindergarten, and little to no communication with teachers unless you persist and demand it. I've requested meetings with no reply, and the school office has neglected to comply when I had to pick up my children for Dr apointments. My experience directly with the teachers has been good, but sadly I am not impressed with the school as a whole.

Posted: October 28, 2013

Marcus Pointe Christian Preschool has been a fantastic environment for my two special needs children. The teachers have gone out of their way to help my kids and have made an effort to implement the techniques recommended by the kids' therapists. Also, My two year old came home spouting phonics one day! I cannot say enough good things about Mrs. Sarah, the director. She loves those kids like her own and takes each child's well-being personally. I would recommend Marcus Pointe Christian Preschool without hesitation.

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1 Governors Gate Apartment Complex Pensacola FL 3.7 mi
2 Cordova Park Neighborhood/Subdivision Pensacola FL 4.1 mi
3 Kings Mill Apartments Apartment Complex Pensacola FL 4.4 mi
4 East Hill Neighborhood/Subdivision Pensacola FL 4.9 mi
5 Aragon Neighborhood/Subdivision Pensacola FL 5.1 mi
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8 Millview Estates Neighborhood/Subdivision Pensacola FL 8.2 mi
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15 Windward Cove Neighborhood/Subdivision Pensacola FL 12.4 mi
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Corry Station 5.1 mi.
Pensacola Naval Hospital 5.8 mi.
Pensacola NAS 8.9 mi.
Whiting Field NAS 21.5 mi.
Hurlburt Field 34 mi.
Eglin AFB 42.9 mi.
Duke Field 45.1 mi.
Coast Guard Mobile 49.2 mi.
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