Parent's Testimonials

Why I Love DCS!

My husband and I have attended Damascus Community Church for about fourteen years. During most of those years, we were aware that Damascus Christian School “happened” during the week and seemed like it must be a good school. Then we enrolled our daughter in first grade at DCS and my whole perspective changed. I had no idea how amazing DCS was! As time passed that first year, one thing after another would impress me. When the year began, I noticed that my daughter’s teacher REALLY prayed for each student in her class constantly, both during school and at home. During winter months, I was treated to stories about the seniors helping her class make gingerbread houses and pairing up with the seventh graders for Spirit Week. I think that’s one of my most favorite things – the intentional mentoring of younger students by older students. As I volunteered in reading groups, I was so impressed by the curriculum. Not only did it accomplish the subject goals, it also brought in spiritual, social and emotionally aspects to enhance the learning.

Since that first day, I keep seeing new aspects of the school and its programs. My daughter has been involved in art, drama, and, to an extent, sports. She loves cheering on “the cool big kids” she knows at their games. DCS has become like family to me. Like the body of Christ in I Corinthians 12, it is wonderful to see how parents, students, faculty and staff alike use their gifts and talents to make DCS an exemplary school. I am so thankful and feel incredibly blessed that we, as a family, get to be a part of the DCS body!

Linette Bethurum

"As parents of several DCS students, we can testify to what an incredible academic and social experience this school offers. The teachers and administrators place value on each student and make decisions with them in mind. Our kids are loved by and spiritually mentored by their teachers. We have had experience with others schools which has given us a greater appreciation for this school. The school mission is right on – this school partners with the parents!"

Anonymous

"Words cannot express the amount of peace that we receive in knowing that our seventh grade son is at a school where he is loved, respected, educated and guided by the same moral values he is taught at home. We truly believe God led us to Damascus Christian School and that it is a true gift we are thankful for every day."

Jim and Kelli B.

"As parents, it is important to us to provide our children with the best education possible. We were looking for a school that offered a strong Christian-based academic program, a highly trained and capable staff, an effective behavior management program, small class sizes, and a supplementary program for children with learning difficulties. After touring the Damascus Christian School campus and speaking with the principal, we were convinced we had found a school that could meet all of our needs.

We decided to enroll our children at Damascus Christian, and we are so glad that we did! Our children have made amazing academic progress since attending the school. They have bonded with the staff and have made important friendships with the other students. They no longer complain about having to go to school. Instead, they are actually excited to go to school and they tell family and friends about how much they like being at DCS. Most importantly, we have been excited to see how our children have grown spiritually in their personal relationships with Jesus Christ. We are so thankful that the Lord brought us to Damascus Christian! Our children are truly blessed to be receiving such a high quality education in a Christian environment."

There are numerous benefits we experience as a DCS school family. We appreciate the teachers as mature Christian role models. We love having the kindergarten through twelfth grades together on the same campus with the older students mentoring the younger ones. It is such a positive influence having Christian peers with godly values. We love the Bible-centered curriculum which helps our boys develop a Biblical worldview. Smaller class sizes, high scholastic standards, outstanding school spirit, sports and extra-curricular activities, and a safe environment all blend together to give us confidence and great trust in Damascus Christian.

The sacrifices we may have to make are given back over and over in the many benefits we realize through the school. God gave us our children; we need to do our best for them. We believe for a quality Christian education DCS is the place. We wish every child had the opportunity to attend Damascus Christian School!"

Paul and Lynne U.