Excellence Christian School in Upper Marlboro

Posted: February 5, 2024

My son has been a student of ECS since 2018. I am very pleased with the quality education that my son is receiving. He loves the small class size, his teachers and all of the personnel at ECS. I love the close knit family feel at ECS. I thank God for ECS.

Posted: February 5, 2024

Posted: November 5, 2023

Despite the previous reviews, Excellence has truly been a gem and is an amazing school. The faculty and administration love the students and actually care about their development and education. My student has been excelling and is learning things that wow me at every turn! Her teacher is mild mannered and my student loves her. The class sizes are small which makes me feel even more comfortable that she is receiving intimate learning. The PTO has been revived and I am excited for all of the wonderful things we are about to help the school with! So I would advise parents to go and tour the school and form your own opinion, I can assure wont be disappointed.

Posted: November 5, 2023

Posted: October 27, 2023

My experience thus far has warranted a post after less than two months at Excellence.

We found Excellence right in our neighborhood!! This school year has been a breath of fresh air. I must admit the negative comments from the past year nearly turned me away. I decided to meet with the enrollment staff anyway, to check the box. I met with Tamika who walked me through the whole process, when we first met they didn't yet have a principal. The way she engaged with my son asking him what he likes and getting his feedback on what is offered at the school was amazing. I am so thankful we didn't write them off based on the reviews!

From day one my son loved it. He gets in the car with a smile on his face and every day he tells me his day was great! I'm like really every day is great son? and with a smile on his face, he confirms yes Mom. The first month of being at Excellence, he gave the morning announcements, this made him feel like he had a job and he was a part of something! Every morning he woke up to make sure he got to school on time to do this task.
His teacher is great! She is new to the school as well. Her approach to teaching keeps the students engaged and she even gives them (4th, and 5th graders) opportunities to stretch and get the wiggles out. They go outdoors for more than just recess. They go into nature for science! Shout out to Mrs. Barnes she makes learning fun! one test my son didn't do so well on, she messaged me and let me know what he needed to practice on for the make-up test, which he Aced.
The music teacher is top-notch, the kids would stay in music all day if they could. He brought out my son's love for the keyboard. He's had one since he was 4 years old (he's 10). It was sitting there collecting dust. All it took was for Mr. Davis to tell him he had a talent for it and now he is practicing all the time and he is pretty good. With the small class sizes, the teachers can see the children and get to know them.

I toured 4 other schools further out. Excellence is the only school that includes breakfast and lunch in the tuition. That wasn't why I decided to apply, but it sure was a great bonus. They even get snacks! The menu is like going to a restaurant, and there is always a vegetarian option.

I consider Excellence a hidden gem.
Curriculum-wise, there is a STEM program, led by a NASA employee! There are weekly spelling words and all other subjects. Art and spanish is included in the classroom. There is also PE.

Posted: October 27, 2023

Posted: October 26, 2023

Im with happy with the education my daughter is receiving at Excellence Christian School. The school communication is amazing.

Posted: October 26, 2023

Posted: July 24, 2023

If Excellence was a gem in the past, this is farther from the truth today. Its unfortunate that the leadership presented themselves to be true leaders in the past, because they have certainly shown who they really are today. as Maya Angelou said, "When people show you who they are, believe them." This was shown not only to the parents, but the staff, and students as well. My daughter came home in tears after witnessing how the staff and principal were treated. She was fearful to attend school afterwards. For over a month, teachers were not present and there was no learning occurring. Not to mention the mass exodus of all of the middle school team except for one teacher as well as most of the elementary staff. This will be the third principal in 3 years. I know what a good Christian school is and Excellence is not it. If you want your child to go to a school where they will be with people who are not genuine and putting up a front, then this is the school for your child.

Posted: July 24, 2023

Posted: July 13, 2023

As a former student of Excellence Christian school and knowing the leadership of over 20 years. The newly attached accusations on the leadership and the school could not be farther from the truth. This schools foundation has taught me how to be a person of morals, standard and integrity. As well as having the confidence in thought leadership within the classroom. From the time the school opened to its present, I have friends who went to ECS and now their children go and they love it. Excellence name is not just a randomly chosen name but for the expectation in its standard of every staff member and child that attends. To the ECS family and future families trust that the leaderships vision and mission has not waved its precedence in the last 22 its been standing.

Posted: July 13, 2023

Posted: July 6, 2023

I personally believe that Excellence had great potential. However, the level of humility required to accomplish this, I believe is lost on its founders. Last year, the Principal left after allegedly a petition was signed demanding her to step down. She ultimately resigned in the summer after serving for only a few years. This year a new Principal arrived and was fired abruptly in April. The last week of April a few families were notified via email that the school was cutting middle school for the 2023-2024 school year. Word spread and ultimately a group of parents went to the school to get clarity and speak with the Pastors since the majority weren't notified. While we were in the gym, the New Principal was fired in the lobby. (We witnessed this first-hand). Students were crying, teachers were crying, and many of them are not returning this school year. How can a school function without a Principal and how can teachers adequately do their job in an emotionally toxic environment? Teachers complained of lack of resources, lack of communication, and lack of consistency with getting paid and their money being correct. Last year, middle school also lost their math, social studies, language arts, and gym teacher, this should have been a sign. After parents voiced their concern in the gym that day, we were then told that middle school would be reinstated for the 2023-2024 school year. But, after witnessing all that happened, how can we return? There has been no accountability, no consideration of the children impacted, and a lack of adequate learning. The children were devastated by what happened. I especially feel for the 7th grade class who will not get to finish middle school together. Some of which are children who have been at ECS since Kindergarten and are now leaving because of the dishonesty and chaos. The children if no one else- deserved better.

Posted: July 6, 2023

Posted: June 26, 2023

My children have aged out of ECS.
They both attended from grades K-5 - 8th.
Both went on to a public school science and technology program.
Both have been able to maintain a GPA greater than 3.9
Both are very successful.
My son has maintained awesome friendships he established since K-5 - the type to take you into professional relationships.

After my youngest was graduated, the school was challenged by covid and later major changes in leadership! All great organizations go through change and are thrust into Tuckman's Theory of Team Building, Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Highly Performing.

When the Dr. Ericka Lee, principal left, the school and then many of the PTO founding parent's graduated, the school went from Highly Performing back to the Storming stage. This is normal. Think about it the success of the school is like a 3-leg stool - Students, Faculty/Staff, Parents. Two of the legs were replaced.

The founding pastors Mangrum tried to keep the school running independently, still Tuckman's theory ruled.

It my understanding now that the school's founders are returning to the founding principles of the school - Educating Our Future, Faith, Community.
Part of the education is not only book learning, but value of self and self-in community representing Jesus, family, and ECS. I love to see how my son's peers are leaders, pants up, proper diction, advocates for themselves because they know how to have a constructive conversation with the leaders in their lives that can and will impact their futures.

I could write more.

Please support this pearl of Prince George's County and even Maryland. It is right in our neighborhood! It is not successful by just "paying your tuition". The previous parents worked with the other two legs to build a community. Let's not focus on the Storming period the school has gone through recently. Storming is normal. Ignore the confusion, the father-of-lies causes. I am not saying that your personal offenses were not real or hurtful. I am encouraging overcoming with biblical principles.

We are in the family of Faith in Jesus. Find out more about the founding vision of Excellence Christian School, pray James 1:5, and do what you can to rebuild the highly effective school together. I and the parents from the classes 2008 - 2020 understand the struggles and opposition the true enemy presents. We are now reaping the benefits because we did not faint. Will you join the rebuild of ECS?

Agape

Posted: June 26, 2023

Posted: June 23, 2023

My son has attended Excellence for 4 years and we have had a great learning experience. I can see the difference in his growth year after year. Every company has their season but I will not abandon a good thing for 2 months of disruption. My son has flourished and he will return in the Fall.

Posted: June 23, 2023

ECS is one of the best schools in Prince George's County. My experience with ECS was nothing but great. Both of my children went and graduated from ECS. ECS prepared them for High School and they are both college graduates. I would highly recommed this school to anyone looking for a school to attend.

Posted: June 23, 2023

Posted: June 17, 2023

i was a student at this school through the 2021-2022 and the 2022-2023 school year. And how the school is closing is very saddening and disappointing. Last year I had a fine experience. but after secrets were revealed and the truth came to pass i was appalled. The truth behind the teachers pay, how staff was treated, the lies towards the parents. And the fact that is was all happening behind closed doors. I will not be attending this school next year. which is very disappointing because my class and I were very excited to finally be graduating together. But due to the selfish actions of the pastors and owners of the school. that can no longer happen. I wish the best for the rest of the ecs students. Because i know this was hard on everyone.

Posted: June 17, 2023

Posted: May 15, 2023

Its been disappointing to see how ECS has fallen apart across the last few years. This year has been by far the worst. Theres confusion, lack of communication and dishonesty among the Board and Pastors which in turn creates an awful environment for the students. They have suffered this most throughout this turmoil. The Principal was abruptly fired with a few weeks left until the end of the school year, PTO disbanded without explanation, a culture of secrecy where parents and teachers are not welcome to ask questions. Most parents are removing their children after this year. I would highly recommend looking elsewhere for your child.

Posted: May 15, 2023

Posted: April 27, 2023

I use to rave how good Excellence was from leadership to the faculty and staff to the parents engagement with the school. It was a wonderful environment to be in unfortunately it has crashed and burned. The last three years you could start seeing the cracks. The turnover in teachers was the start during COVID. The ECS board decided to step in 2020 to take control over the school. The ECS board consist of the pastor and his wife of the churchs school, Cornerstone Peaceful Baptist Church, and other members of their church. No members of the board are from the school and this is where the issues start. The ECS board has the last say of anything dealing with ECS. Not the principal. The principal has to run any ideas by the board.

ECS has had 2 principals since 2019 and our last principal was just fired by the ECS board on Monday in front of parents. She was only principal for 9 months. No one really no as to why she was fired but leave it the pastor they just didnt see eye to eye and its all her fault as to the school having issues. He couldnt work with her. That same day he fired the principal, he was going around firing teachers because they stood up for her. Yelling at them and getting in their face. This is not how a pastor should act. Students crying after hearing what has happened, it pure chaos this past Monday.

Just like parents reviews below, ECS board did not communicate to the parents of the low re-enrollment and that they were thinking about having to close middle school next school year.

Please do not send your child here unless its your last result. I feel sorry for the parents of any 7th graders who only had one more year. I feel sorry for the teachers who spoke up and voiced what has been really going on inside the school with the pastor. The verbal abuse they endured is crazy. I pray that they are able to leave the school and work in a better environment.

Lastly, this school is not listed as a faith based organization like it is mentioned on this site via their accreditation.

Posted: April 27, 2023

Posted: April 25, 2023

Apparently the school used to be a good school which is why we decided to give it a try, but the lack of respect from the church leadership, unanswered questions/concerns about missing funds, the disregard of paying stakeholders (parents, caregivers, etc.), closing the middle school without proper notification, the list goes on if you are looking for an educational space for your childsad to say. hard to type.this is NOT THE PLACE bless the teachers who gave it their all at ECS.

Posted: April 25, 2023

Dont even think about coming to ECS!!!! School in steep downward decline. Pastor and Governing Board fired Principal in 4th quarter based on inaccurate information, which also led to a rash and flighty decision to close the Middle School next yr without informing ALL its parent community. Both Pastors dont appreciate questions from parents or staff in fact they deem it disrespectful. Parent community had to show up in unisom to demand explanation for the principal termination and rationale about closing middle school. Within 2 business days of closing middle school next year they re-open it and enrollmentbased on parents informing them that they routinely enroll late. Why not poll parents before making such a dramatic decision? Why cant the staff speak about their experiences this year? Why is there such a turnover of teachers in core subjects? Why are church members on the school payroll? Why are there repeat errors on employee payroll? Why was the PTO disbanded when they did so well the year before? What happened to the PTO funds raised ? With school so young in age, why has there been 4 principals? Why arent church and school funds separate? Just a messy organization. Teacher turnover in Math has students that were advance now behind.

Posted: April 25, 2023

Posted: February 6, 2021

Attending Excellence is by far the best decision we've made for our children. They are learning, thriving, and growing spiritually. Principal and teachers are amazing. Class sizes have remained small which benefits each child. Classes are no where near over crowded. Teachers know the level of each child and will push your child to their highest potential. My children are doing great academically because in addition to having great teachers, as parents, we're doing our part to review and reiterate the teachers instructions. That is key. Excellence has taking on virtual learning like pros and it evident that the children are excelling. I've heard Pre school children already reading on 1st grade level. 8th grade students being accepted into the best high schools in this area. Highly recommend this school for those looking for top notch, quality education, with teachers who are EXPERIENCED and who actually care.

Posted: February 6, 2021

Posted: February 27, 2020

I wrote a review back in 2016 raving about how good this school was. Fast forward to 2020, it is a COMPLETELY different story. This has been the WORST school year ever at ECS. Where should I begin...academically this year has been the worst. My son who is usually an A/B student, now has Cs and Ds on his progress report due to lack of teaching and, missing assignments that were actually lost by the teacher. Unclear homework assignments that causes a lot of confusion and stress for both parents and the students has been very common this year. I literally feel like I am homeschooling my child because he is no longer being taught the material adequately like in the previous years. Several other students have the same issues. There is also a new principal who started this school year. She is nothing like the old principal, Dr. Lee. Parents concerns are not taken seriously or even really addressed. Although she likes to portray herself as caring and being there for the parents, That could not be further from the truth. When teachers/staff are in the wrong and it is brought to the principals attention, she always takes the teachers side and makes the parents feel like they and their children are the issue. Classroom sizes have increased and are no longer small in my opinion, even though small classroom sizes is still advertised on their website. Parents are paying a lot of money to send their kids to this school for a better education and better leadership. The new music teacher teaches her class like the students are college music majors and grades them very strictly. Communication has also declined greatly. If you are looking to send your child to a good private school with quality teachers, good leadership and good communication, ECS is no longer the place where these things exist.

Posted: February 27, 2020

Posted: May 25, 2016

Excellence Christian School is a great school. I love the safe Christian environment as well as caring teachers and administrators. The curriculum is challenging and prepares the children for the next grade level.

Posted: May 24, 2016

It gets the results I and the experts promote as expected milestones of accomplishment by certain levels.

Posted: May 24, 2016

The administration has strict adherence to Christian values. I never feel as if I'm under pressure to except the status quo, but counseled on how to improve as a parent in my faith walk.

Posted: May 24, 2016

The family atmosphere and Christian culture makes it outstanding. The teachers are wise and genuinely concerned about each student.

Posted: May 21, 2016

My children adjusted well to the transition into Excellence Christian School. The teachers and staff are so inviting. My children made friends easily and have no problems with bullying. The teachers are accessible via text and email. We made a good decision enrolling into ECS.

Posted: May 19, 2016

They model greatness and true Christian values and principles. They know your child by name, even if the are in a different grade.

Posted: May 19, 2016

Dr Lee and Rev Weaver are absolutely awesome. Very professional but approachable. The teachers are Great! The environment welcoming and my child loves his school. This is the best Christian school in the area.

Posted: May 19, 2016

I have never had to second my decision to send my children to Excellence. It's obvious ALL the teachers are committed to their jobs and love what they do and because of this my children LOVE going to school. The small class sizes make it easier for any child to get the personalized attention they may need at times.
Excellence Christian School is a hidden GEM, where else can you get well qualified teachers, a curriculum that inspires your child to use their creativity and to always THINK BIG! My children and my family have been blessed to be associated with such greatness!

Posted: March 15, 2016

Excellence has amazing leadership and staff. They feed my child on both the educational and spiritual level. This is our first year at ECS and I couldn't ask for anything better. They challenge my child and allow her really blossom in all areas. Along with having a solid curriculum they also have sports and clubs for ALL the students to participate in. We have been to a few schools through the years and ECS is by far the best choice I could have ever made.

Posted: February 13, 2016

Excellence Christian school has been a God send; after my childrens former school abruptly closed, we found ECS. The staff and teachers have been very attentive and nurturing to my children. While at ECS for the past two years, they have blossomed exploring hidden talents, while continuing to achieve academically. The Spanish curriculum is more advanced than their previous school and the teacher is available outside of the normal classroom instruction for tutoring. All of the teachers encourage students for success and are responsive to any concerns that I have had. The curriculum is challenging, yet offers creative learning opportunities. This year the middle school students were issued chrome books. I believe my middle school children will be well prepared for high school after attending ECS. The principal Dr. Lee greets the students every morning and notices their disposition; to sum it up she is phenomenal!

Posted: February 10, 2016

My son is currently in K5 and has attended since K3. This is an amazing school, with quality teachers and administration. They truly show care and concern for their students. I'm quite pleased with my son's progression thus far and I'm confident he will continue to do well. Dr. Lee is an excellent principal and as others have mentioned, she knows every student by name and that means so much to the students and their parents. This is truly a great school!!

Posted: February 10, 2016

Posted: February 9, 2016

My Daughters have been attending ECS for a while now {they started in K4} and I could not start to express the amount of pleasure I feel knowing that they are a step above the rest. I hear a lot of stories about other schools in the area and it always makes me smile to know that I never have any of their shared concerns. ECS has been and continues to be a blessing with the great Teachers of every grade level, the small classroom sizes, great after school activities all located at the school and wonderful family feeling felt by all. I don't know how the tuition compares to other schools but that is always a pain but truly worth every dime!

Posted: February 9, 2016

Posted: April 8, 2015

This is my school. I got here last year and ever since they are so fair and caring to all students. They do the best they can to get every student to achieve in education. Ever since my grades have stayed awesome. The principal and while administration is amazing and handles everything amazingly. These people obviously care for every person that walks through the door. They reward the students with praise referrals and Principals Scholar luncheons, which I have attended many times staffed by the one and only principal, Dr. Lee. She is such a loving and caring person. She takes the time to actually listen to all of our needs. The staff and teachers are amazing as well. They make learning fun, well at least most of the time. Some people are even sad when the day is over. Some are even sadder when we have school breaks and/or holidays. In short this is a great school anyone is lucky to attend to.

Posted: January 17, 2015

From the moment I went to do a visit at ECS I said I do not care of the cost my child will be going here. He went to a daycare center where he did not learn anything it was not prepared for K5 the teachers there suck. But since he has been at ECS its the best thing since slice bread he can read, write and he knows way more than I knew at his age. The principal is the bomb.com I wouldn't trade her in for no one else. They are very professional and caring about the kids. I feel like he is in a safe and loving environment. I saw a comment that the teacher did not do a lick of one on one studies or tutoring. Well I had a different experience my child K5 teacher takes time with my child every Tuesday and Thursday. Bottom line hands down my family and I love love love love ECS he will be attending in the fall.

Posted: October 22, 2014

Excellence Christian School is AMAZING!!! Dr. Lee, the principal is the best principal that I have ever come in contact with. She truly cares about each student and even the staff. The curriculum is awesome and children are learning above grade level. I saw complaints about them not handling children with disabilities, but they clearly tell you that when you register so I don't get the complaints. I love it and my child will be here until they make her leave.

Posted: June 8, 2014

My child has attended ECS for two years. The first year was good; however, the second year was a huge disappointment. First, we were deeply disappointed with how the teacher and administrators handled class conflict and class dynamics. As a previous rating stated, the teachers and administrators do not go the extra mile to truly nurture your child(ren). My child is elementary school age and he was not nurtured or encouraged and his teacher did not spend a lick of extra time with him for anything. The teacher hardly followed up with parents and hardly ever provided voluntary feedback. Unfortunately, it appeared that the administrators/teachers' children were not disciplined the same as other students. The administration seemed to turn a blind-eye to the wrong-doings of their children but readily disciplined other children for the same behavior. Because this is supposed to be a Christian environment, we were very surprised at the school's actions and way of handling matters. Needless to say, we are happy this school year is over so we can move on. It is my understanding that the school will be losing a good number of students for similar reasons.

Posted: March 7, 2014

Dr. Lee is my principal and she is awesome. She listens to the students & cares about our grades. Dominique Weston 3rd Grader ECS Rocks!!!!

Posted: March 6, 2014

Latest Good News: -Principal s Scholar Luncheons - Media Center Grand Opening - NASA visit and field trip for upper school. - NSA workshop for 6th -upper school (2 hour Mission Impossible STEM activity) -LEGO STEM sessions - NASA to establish a more consistent relationship with ESC in terms of implementing the NASA STEM curriculum in grades K-12. This curriculum would provide our students with weekly hands on project based learning activities in the areas of science, technology, engineering, math and also incorporate art design as well. The funding for this initiative has been the focus of the PTO fundraising goals for the 2013-2014 SY and we are anticipating the launch of the school wide STEM program next year. Once funding for the program is secured, our staff will be trained at the NASA site in Greenbelt on the effective implementation of the program.

Posted: October 16, 2013

Excellence Christian School has provided a great opportunity for my child to receive a great education. All of the lower graded classroom sizes are small and they include a Teacher s Assistant. The facilities are kept impeccably clean and modern. Dr. Lee the principal is outstanding. It means a lot when you can attend a school that the principal has an open door policy. The school has a very active and present PTO that supports the children and families working with the schools administration. This school would be a great choice for any family!

Posted: September 30, 2013

Excellence Christian School is exactly what the name says; it is an excellent school, with an excellent principal, excellent teachers and an excellent staff. The schools foundation it set in Christianity. The environment is warm and loving, and the students excel spiritually, academically and personally. Students and parents are greeted each morning with a smile from the principal and surrounded throughout the day by educators who have the children's best entrances at heart. Imagine a school filled with loving family members and great friends - now you know what it's like to be a part of the Excellence experience.

Posted: September 27, 2013

ECS, we call it, is one of the most family friendly schools I know. The education is great. The Principal is personable and always available. The PTO activities, e.g. drive-in movie night, fall social, etc. are a wonderful way to keep the socialization of the parents fun. A little more parental involvement would top it off.

Posted: June 25, 2013

This is a wonderful school. The Staff will put in the extra time to help the students. The Principal's Open Door Policy works well for working parents. The tutition price increase is a bit much especially if you are a returning student I personally think it should be a discount for returning familes.

Posted: January 16, 2013

First year of my son being enrolled at ECS. Faculty and Administration are approachable and easy to talk with. Real sense of family and community here. I had high expectations when enrolling my son and ECS has not disappointed. Communication is their top priority. There is no excuse for any parent claiming they didn't know about something. Grades and assignments are posted online for you to access and teachers/principal will respond to emails almost immediately. Looking forward to future school years at ECS

Posted: November 1, 2012

My children have attended Excellence for the past 5 years and we have had a very positive experience. The staff is very warm and welcoming and the nurturing Christian environment is evident and is a great foundation for our little ones. Last spring ECS graduated its first senior class and all of them are now in college. The graduates are now attending Delaware State, Spelman, Washington Adventist and Hafstra Universities. ECS is truly a blessing to our family.

Posted: September 25, 2012

Excellence sums it up. My child is attending Excellence Christian School this year and after the experience that my husband and I have had thus far, she will be there throughout 12th grade. The staff is warm and personable, the environment is loving and nurturing, and my child loves her new school. The principal is there to greet the children almost every morning with a smile or a hug, and she knows them all by name. The teacher is responsive and keeps us informed. The school has a variety of extra curricular programs as well as high standards for academic success. I entrust the principals and staff will my most precious and valuable asset and I feel confident in doing so, which says a lot considering that I have been known to be a little over protective when it comes to my children.

Posted: September 19, 2012

My child went to this school for the 2010-2011 school year and I agree with Community Beware. My child had difficulties that year and was eventually diagnosed as having ADHD. His teacher at the time was not encouraging to us as parents at all. She told us face to face that she did not have time to deal with a child like him. And she told that to us in front of the Vice Principal and Principal. As a parent-- I found that very insulting and if it wasn't for the contract that binds you to paying for tuition the whole year despite what may occur, I would have pulled my child early on. I was glad when the school year ended, it was very exhausting and stressful. I ended up having to get on high blood pressure medication after dealing with the stress of the school. They will call you EVERY time your child does something wrong. I just feel if you are in the business of schooling children, the school personnel should provide compassion to all children. Children develop at different rates and teachers should be prepared to deal with various personality types. Also, teachers need to be educated on how to recognize and deal with the signs of children with disabilities as well.

Posted: August 28, 2012

Does anyone know what colleges the students got accepted to? Or is this the first year that they go all the way to 12th grade? I see they just got accrediatied. I'm concerned about my child noting getting the proper education and skill to apply to a good college.

Posted: May 21, 2012

Community Beware: Parents if your child is experiencing outside difficulties, this school will not go the 9 yards to provide a safe haven for that child. They will not actively provide a support team for your child. They turned their heads to my child's cry for help. Instead they made my child the victim even after confirming my child needed extra encouragement and support. The staff yelled at my child and accrused my child. Other students observed this and the bullying and harrassment escalated. The school was very bias in their actions to resolve issues. Because of the hard work they would have to put into providing more than a good education, I was told my child can not return to Excellence (Christian) School. Whats looks pretty on the outside my not be pretty on the inside.

Posted: April 28, 2012

Parents beware. Enrolling our child in Pre-k at Excellence Christian Academy was an experience.. You have to pay $75 for testing and $225 for registration before your child can be assesed. Payments made are non refundable, even if your child isn't accepted. The assesment is done by the principal alone with the child for 15 minutes. It involves the principal reading a book and asking the student questions afterwards. This assesment to us was unprofessional and subjective to truly assess a childs strengths and weaknesses in 15 minutes. Then to prolong the process the school informs you by mail a week later if your child has been accepted. Needless to say our child wasn't accepted which is fine, but the whole process had us walking away feeling it was just to get our money. Be cautious when enrolling in these private schools that promise smaller classes and better teachers. All aren't sincere and genuine when going through the enrollment process.

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1	Holly Station Townhomes	Apartment Complex	Waldorf	MD	9.1 mi
2	Fords Landing	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Alexandria	VA	11.5 mi
3	Rivergate	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Alexandria	VA	11.7 mi
4	Belle View	Condominium/Townhouse	Alexandria	VA	12 mi
5	Collingwood on the Potomac	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Alexandria	VA	12.1 mi
6	Bowen Estates	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Brandywine	MD	12.3 mi
7	Henry	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Alexandria	VA	12.3 mi
8	Waynewood	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Alexandria	VA	12.3 mi
9	Hollin Hills	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Alexandria	VA	12.4 mi
10	Oakbrooke	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Alexandria	VA	12.4 mi
11	The VIO	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Washington SW	DC	12.6 mi
12	Plymouth Haven	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Alexandria	VA	12.7 mi
13	Hollin Hall Village	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Alexandria	VA	12.8 mi
14	Riverside Gardens	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Alexandria	VA	12.9 mi
15	Reserve at Potomac Yard	Apartment Complex	Alexandria	VA	13 mi
16	Stratford Landing	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Alexandria	VA	13.2 mi
17	Midtown Alexandria Station	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Alexandria	VA	13.3 mi
18	Beverly Hills	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Alexandria	VA	13.7 mi
19	Grove at Huntley Meadow	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Alexandria	VA	14.1 mi

#	Name	City	State	Distance
1	Calvert County	Dunkirk	MD	9.6 mi
2	National Harbor	Fort Washington	MD	10.1 mi
3	Calvert County	Owings	MD	11.4 mi
4	Capitol Hill	Washington	DC	12.6 mi
5	Old Town Alexandria	Alexandria	VA	12.7 mi
6	Washington DC	Washington D.C.	DC	13.6 mi

Base	Distance
Andrews AFB	4.2 mi.
Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia	11.3 mi.
Washington Navy Yard	11.7 mi.
Marine Barracks Washington	11.8 mi.
Coast Guard Headquarters DC	11.9 mi.
Fort McNair	12.3 mi.
Pentagon	14.1 mi.
Henderson Hall	14.9 mi.
Fort Myer	15.6 mi.
Mark Center Alexandria	16 mi.
Fort Belvoir	17.6 mi.
Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church	21.6 mi.
Walter Reed Medical Center	21.6 mi.
Indian Head Naval Base	22.3 mi.
Fort Meade NSA	23 mi.
US Naval Academy	23.7 mi.
Annapolis Naval Station	24.7 mi.
Dahlgren NSWC	31.2 mi.
Coast Guard Curtis Bay	33 mi.
NRO Chantilly	34.4 mi.
Quantico Marine Base	37.1 mi.
Patuxent River NAS	40.7 mi.

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