St. Justin Martyr Elementary School

Two thumbs up for SJM. I have been parents of 3 children attending SJM over the last 13 years with our last child graduated in 2010. Although it was a financial sacrifice to send our child to St. Justin Martyr School, it is one of the best decisions my husband and I have made and would not hesitate to do over and over again. The administration and teachers go far beyond the call of duty to help your child. SJM will academically challenge your child to become the best they can become in a spiritual atmosphere with their academics, fine arts, technology, and sports. This is done providing a multifaceted and holistic education preparing them for a college preparatory high school of their choice; while nurturing a faith-filled relationship with God and promoting a responsible participation in the Church and their communities. My high school and college age children run back to their SJM school community whenever they can where they feel the love of this community of teachers, administration, parents, and students.

Our daughter was in a public school, and she got many awards because her homework only entailed a few math problems, and write a few sentences. We realized somthing was not quite right, it was not until we decided to enroll her in SJM untill we saw how far behind she was falling in her academic knowledge in a public school. She is learning and doing things that reminds me of what kids are supposed to learn such as doing science projects and really getting to understand what they are supposed to be learning rather than just getting the quick version and just moving on. She gets a lot of homework but that also gives us a chance to be more involved in her education and a chance to do field trips. She has learned a lot and she really enjoys going to school. We are glad we made the right choice.
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SJM is the complete package. It is a financial sacrafice to send our child to St. Justin Martyr School. To see your child grow in faith, singing beautiful spiritual songs, and enjoy being academically challenged its worth the scarafice. As a parent when I go to work, I feel a better sense of accomplishment myself in knowing I made a wise decision in sending my child to a school such as SJM. Everyone from the Principal Mrs. Balsis, Staff, Parents, Kids are always happy. Its a good feeling !!! They don't make em like SJM anymore. SJM sets the example for the rest. This is one of the best decisions my wife and I have made in our lifetime.
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GO SJM!!! We love this school. My wife and I currently have two daughters attending SJM with a third starting next year. We can't imagine another school we'd send them to. SJM's teachers and staff are simply the best. The teachers are very accessible and go above and beyond the call of duty to help thier students. Mrs. Balsis our principal is truly a blessing and has made many positive changes to our school. I refer to SJM as our school because that's what it feels like "our school". There is a very strong sense of family and friendship here, combined with a strong curriculum and faith based staff you can't beat. The sacrafices my wife and I make simply don't out weigh the education, faith and love our children receive at SJM. Thank you so much to Mrs. Balsis, teachers and staff.
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GO SJM!!!! I LOVE THIS SCHOOL . GREAT EVERYTHING..WHAT MORE NEEDS TO BE SAID... We have more then a couple children attending SJM, and they love it - we love it. They are learning with manners and when we pick them up from school their HAPPY. The other day my Son said ' Daddy why are you picking me up early'. LOVE IT !!!. The scarifice is worth it to send all our children to SJM..Thank you all at St Justin Martyr School.
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As a parent all I have to say is... SJM is excellent !!! Our oldest will granduate this June and he will be attending Servite come next year. Our youngest has a few more years at SJM. We've been involve in SJM for years now, and if you want your children academically challenged in a spirtual atmosphere, St Justin Martyr Parish school is it... SJM also has a summer school program which my youngest just loves !!!
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the education here is far above the rest. the excell in all aspects with out loosing the connection to the child. the morals and values are demonstrated by all (kids, faculty, parents)
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The principal Mrs. Balsis is great and is very visable. My grandson is in kindergarten and is already adding, subtracting, and reading. Way to go Mrs. Gotia your a good teacher
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SJM is a well rounded school. I have a couple kids attending SJM now. We heard great things about SJM from family and friends and decided to move our kids from another private school to St. Justin Martyr School. We are very pleased. The curriculum is challenging but our kids are learning . Mrs. Balsis ( principal ) and the rest of the teachers are genuine. My wife and I feel very blessed with our decision to send our children to attend SJM.
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As a Kindergarten Parent I'm so excited to share with you that St. Justin Martyr school is really the school you want to send your little one. Mrs Goythia our Kindergarten Teacher is a gift to our children. My Daughter just loves going to school each and everyday. Indeed we visited other private schools and interviewed other teachers, but after visited SJM, and speaking with the Principal , Mrs. Goythia, reviewing the daily curriculum we new instantly that SJM was the school for our Girl. We are contented after much researching that we came upon and decided to send our child to SJM.
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