St. Stephen School

After a year of the same administration...nothing really has changed. With visits from "downtown" on a regular basis we have seen little change. Two or three good months and then the emotional roller coaster with the principal begins again. I guess the powers that be value the principal over a happy productive staff. What a wasted year this has been.
--Submitted by a teacher

St. Stephen is an excellent school with high academic standards and very dedicated teachers and staff. Our principal is a professional who is knowledgeable, supports her faculty and staff, loves her students, adapts to change. and continues to strive to keep our school at the highest level possible. Our school continues to have a "waiting list" every year. Our school motto is "The Children Are Our Future."
--Submitted by a teacher

It's very interesting how all of the honest reviews posted in 2011 have been deleted! The truth always prevails! You cannot erase the fact that the administration needs an overhaul.

Amazing school. Incredible community. Dynamic principal. Would give 6 stars if I could. We couldn't be happier.
--Submitted by a parent

Yeh! way to go, St. Stephen just got all new Apple computers for their technology lab, thanks to the money raised at the resent Auction. The school is hoping to get smart boards for all the class rooms. This is a cutting edge school and has gone from strength to strength thanks to the guidance and energy of its principal Mrs. Sharon McCarthy Allen. It is no wonder the school scored so highly on its accreditation survey a few weeks ago.
--Submitted by a parent

Mrs. Allen has been such a sincere and intricate part of our school community for nine years, her record alone reflects her abilities as an educator and a leader. Our school has gone from strength to strength; we are probably the most desirable elementary school in our district. Our class ratios for boys and girls are evenly balanced. Our extra curricular activities and programs are unequaled and we recently scored the highest rating achievable on our credentialing and accreditation. These successes are due mainly to the hard work and dedication of Mrs. Allen. It is the best environment for our children s education, the safest, bully free school. Mrs. Allen is dependable, hard-working; peace-loving, courteous and most importantly the children love her. I know my children go to school happy every day. They love their environment, they love their teachers and while the teachers change from year to year, the constant has always been Mrs. Allen. She greets the children first thing every morning and says good bye every afternoon. She knows them all by name and their parents and siblings too. I would strongly recommend St. Stephen School to anyone luck enough to get a place there.
--Submitted by a parent

I think St. Stephens is overall a great school. What it lacks, it makes up in many other ways. My son had a great experience there. The principal has a strong personality but I see that as an advantage for the school..
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent school with a principal who has worked hard to make this an outstanding school that students can be proud to attend.

My daughter has been at this school since Kindergarten and she is in the 7th grade now. It's a small private school with one class per grade since Kindergarten. At first it was good for her since she developed relationships with her class mates at a young age. Unfortunately since the 4th grade she has been complaining about cliques and kids spreading rumors, etc. I guess typical elementary school stuff but magnified due to small environment. School assignment is a hit and miss but she doesn't seem to have a large amount of homework and does not appear to spend much time on it. Still, she consistently receive honors. Lots of sports through CYO which can be costly, but no music programs. Lots of school activities, very time consuming and can be costly if you contribute to the fundraising all the time.
--Submitted by a parent

Two of the reviews that have spoken very derogatory about St. Stephen School and the principal, Mrs. Allen, are completely untrue and spiteful. Obviously, both these people are haboring some type of grudge and can only vent their frustration to embarass the principal and school. To all the potential families looking at St. Stephen School~I can and will guarantee you that this school is a wonderful place for your child to attend. Mrs. Allen's high expectations for the quality of teaching and environment at St. Stephen is hard to match and that is because of Mrs. Allen's commitment and dedication. I feel sorry for people who like to seek revenge on a format like this. If you are both so unhappy, no one is making you stay. St. Stephen's is a happy place and doesn't need mean-spirited people like both of you to bring everyone down to your level. Thank you.