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Academically the Bear Creek Scool is strong however it puts its priority on academics and does not offer an all round education. You need to be prepared to forgo all extra curricular activities as the workload , homework & academic demands are so overbearing - this leads to tremendous pressure on the kids and the family homelife. I had 2 kids here who siuffered way too much stress.
My kids have been here since K and having weathered the growing pains, we have come out so much stronger and better. The administration now realizes the value of both the academics (as it always has been), and the sports/arts/social aspects, which have improved exponentially since the earlier years. Bringing in fresh 'eyes' and a Head who has a true vision for growth and the kids/their parents, has made the community much tighter.You get everything here that you want, while keeping the kids grounded in their Christian faith. The college advising office is amazing and begins with the kids in 9th and 10th grades, not just the hrs/srs. 20th Anniversay is this year...Go BC!
I have attended Bear Creek since kindergarten. The small class size (sometimes as small as 11 or 12 in Middle and Upper School) have been a very positive aspect all the way through. The course choices are very broad, especially for a school of less than 700 students total. From cooking to business to band to art, it's available. The fine arts programs--drama, music, and art--are very well developed. The math department has a wide variety of courses--all the way from kindergarten workbooks to AP Calculus and Statistics. The language department is also exceptional. Contrary to one parent's review, more than three essays are written in middle school. Granted, some of the essays are small, but they all serve a purpose. The ability to write strong essays quickly is emphasized, as this is an important skill for test taking--especially on the SAT. Overall, an excellent school community, with strong emphasis on academics.
I don't know what your child did, but I can guarantee you that there are definitely more than 3 essay between grades 7-8. A variety of poetry, lit analysis, research papers, short stories, parodies, author biographies, character sketches, fables, and narrative essays are all covered. My child was given detailed instruction on the 5-paragraph essay (building on lower school). In addition, students read a minimum of four classic novels each year and a variety of additional short stories, poems, and excerpts. It is a very busy course!
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