New to G'ville & Thinking of Enrolling My 4 YO (Will Be 5 in April) to Bob Jones

Hi F.!

Welcome to Greenville! One question that comes to mind is... Where are you geographically located in G'ville? There are alot of wonderful schools that you could could plug into. I have recenlty been doing a good bit of research myself. I have a little one that will be 4 next month and I have already complied my list of elem. schoold to start looking at for kindergarten.

I would be more than happy to share the feedback I have already gathered as well as any other references,ie, obgyn, pediatrician, dentist, etc...

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Why Montessori? If you are knowledgeable about the Montessori methodology of teaching, you would not have your child in any other school. There two Monterrori schools in Spartanburg as well that you can research. One is on the east side and the other is on the west side of Spartanburg. Or you can place your child on the wait list and possibly enroll your child next year. Bob Jones has a wonderful reputation but you must agree to the very conservative and religious beliefs as your child will be subject to it everyday. Palmetto Prep also has a good reputation but certainly NOT compared to Montessori or Bob Jones.

Hope this helps...

Bob Jones has a reputation as being a some-what opinionated school. This is not a bad thing, but I would make sure that your opinions match their opinions before you send your child there (as with any school). They do also have a reputation for scholarly excellence.

Palmetto Prep also has a great reputation, but they are pricey. Still, I'd check them out- they have a web-site.

Hi! I'm sure you will be getting mixed opinions on this one, but I am a graduate of BJ from K5 to grad school and now have my children in the daycare program (CDC) there, and, of course, I highly recommend BJ! Some people might say I've lived in a bubble all my life, and now I'm subjecting my children to living in that same protective bubble. It's not that way at all, though. BJ teaches its students that life is not easy, but it also teaches that life, no matter how hard, can be abundant and joy-filled. hose who really know will tell you that attending BJ is one of the highest privileges a child/young adult can have. The teachers are intelligent and are excited about what they are doing. The school's quality of education is excellent, and everything it offers is given in a true spirit of love. You don't find that combination in education very often anymore. Of course, those at BJ are human too and aren't always loving, caring, or excited about what they do. As a whole, though, BJ is a great place for a child to learn and grow.

I would recommend that you become familiar with BJ's mission and philosophy. Here is an excerpt from the University's philosophy statement: "Bob Jones University seeks to maintain high academic standards, an emphasis on culture, and a practical Christian philosophy that is both orthodox and fervent in its evangelistic spirit. Relying upon the strength of God, Bob Jones University continuously strives to be the best school it can be, to the honor and glory of Christ."

The daycare, primary school, elementary, junior high, and high school also adhere to these standards.

Besides this, I don't think you will find many schools, public OR Christian, that are staffed with people who pour their hearts and lives into their children/students more than those at BJ. For the most part, the teachers, student teachers, and those on staff are committed to giving ALL they have to teaching and loving every child that comes their way.

I hope this is an encouragement to you. Please feel free to write me back . . .