St. Jeanne De Lestonnac School

If you are looking for a Catholic school where values and respect are important, you will be happy at St. Jeanne's. Kids are held to high standards of behavior and there are consequences for bad actions. I disagree with the comments about the academics not being strong. We left a very highly ranked public school to come here and, for the most part, the quality of the academics have been on par. I think people are confusing the quantity of homework, which has become excessive at many local schools, with the quality of academics. St. Jeanne's teachers don't give a lot of homework, because they actually teach the kids in class and believe in well-rounded children, which includes academics, extra-curriculars and family life. The individual attention the teachers can give the kids because their class size is small makes a clear difference. The school has after school sports and theater arts to encourage children to do more than just hours of worksheets every night.
--Submitted by a parent

We are a new family to SJDL this year and while the academics are not super strong, we love everything else the school has to offer. The reason why we moved from public school was to have smaller class sizes, a second language, music and art on a regular basis - and to focus on the whole child, and not just on academics.
--Submitted by a parent

Our child switch from public to St. Jeanne for the religion classes and academics, because on paper the academics core look great. While the religion aspect was good, the academics were not. My child experience a lot of kids behind grade level and core class moved slow. My child said throughout the day children were disruptive in the classroom and my child said teachers were angry a lot due to bad behaving kids. We were surprised, how much we were paying a year in tuition, it was not worth the headache. It is a beautiful campus and we were drawn into it. We left after a year due to academics being behind. Once we told them we were leaving they went from being kind to not very friendly. And they do not want to hear our opinion because we were new. We saw a lot of blind eyes to kids that were there for years, even though they behave badly. We did not experience what the other reviews wrote. I saw a lot of emotionally behind grade level children, and competitive parents. I am short and I volunteered a lot. Teachers forgot I was there and I heard what my child was talking about first hand.
--Submitted by a parent

This is the best school that my son attending. He is in 3rd grade and doing well. I live in Tustin close to 5 freeway so public school is not great. I don't have a lot of money and I try to work hard so I can pay for his tution. We take it year by year and it has been almost 3 years gone by. We have another 5 years to go. I like the reading program that St. Jeanne offers. It makes the kids read, read and read all weekends.
--Submitted by a parent

I attended St. Jeanne's, and returned to the school with my own children. Now in another state, at another school, I can say with conviction that St. Jeanne's is the best school - scholastically, socially, and emotionally - that a child could ever attend. For parents, there is nothing like St Jeanne's. the spirit of family is unmatched by other schools. Academically, my oldest daughter is in high school and is taking Pre-AP geometry her freshman year (She is in all Pre-AP classes - including Spanish II). She is light years ahead of her freshman & sophomore classmate. Mrs.Nagel is an exceptional math teacher. Thank you to St. Jeanne's for all that our nuns, teachers, and administrators have given us over the years. I - and my children - are far better because of this school. Oh, and Sr. Belin and Sr. Carmen make the best school lunches in the world!
--Submitted by a parent

Absolutely a great school! My child is HAPPY and learning so much! I love the faculty. They are kind and well versed!
--Submitted by a parent

We have two daughters at St Jeanne's and cannot say enough about the quality of education they are getting. Every teacher we have encountered is top-notch. The Catholic Community of St Jeanne's is outstanding. Worth every penny.
--Submitted by a parent

This school offers more than just a great education. It offers security and a religious foundation. The students that come out of this school are respectful, confident, and have wonderful life skills. It has a solid education program. The middle school has made many changes and has a solid educational program especially in science, religion and math. Most students end up doing very well in high school because of the strict discipline and homework implemented at the school. The tuition is well worth it and my children are wonderful students.
--Submitted by a parent

Anyone who complains about the tuition, discipline etc. should look for another school. Public schools don't compare with the quality and wonderful atmosphere you get at St. Jeanne's. The teacher/student ratio is wonderful. We can talk with the teachers on a daily basis, if we have any concerns regarding our childrens progress. It is the best school.
--Submitted by a parent

Hi--I am the music teacher at St. Jeannes. The community here is amazing! Very close friendships, and the students are constantly challenged to be thier best in every aspect of life--acedemically, in sports, the arts, and spiritually. We have the most supportive administration and they're 'hands on' with each child! No one slips though the cracks. Come visit and take the tour!
--Submitted by jonathan ditmer, a teacher