Christ the Teacher Catholic School

I currently have 2 children and a neice that attend this wonderful school. The curriculum prepares the students for the toughest of high school. The students consistently score 3+ grades above their grade level on Terra Nova tests. The teachers are of the highest quality. The sports teams are the best around. We are lucky and blessed to be part of this school.
--Submitted by a parent

I currently go to CTT and I love it there!Every who I saw that commented on this school were mostly negative and wrong.Our principal is very nice but strict.I guess that's just a matter of opinion if being strict is good or not but to me its good.It keeps kids in order and makes kids better people.All the teachers are very nice.People are also wrong about not having classes for people who are not on averdge.In my grade there is 4 differnt math classes,2 different science classes,and 3 different ILA classes and are like that for all the grades.Our school really is the best!
--Submitted by a student

After a couple of years at the school it is like anything else, some great benefits and some concerns. It is a pretty tightly run ship which can be beneficial in some ways, but unfortuntaley input from the teachers is discouraged and many of the great ones leave. It seems that the 'old-school' catholic way flourishes a bit here. The authoritarian style leadership where the principal frequently makes staff, children and even parents feel dictated to could be softened. In the same regard, we have been happy with the curriculum and feel that our children are protected and learning in a safe environment. Hopefully the principal will learn not to speak to parents like children and allow more input from her amazing teaching staff. Or she will retire. Should have kept the asst principal who helped soften her style and promoted enrichment for advanced students.
--Submitted by a parent

Principal is authoritarian. It's her way or the highway. No services for kids needing extra help. No services for advanced students. Completely aimed at the average student. Average class size is 32 students per class with one teacher. Safety issues abound because of extremely large class sizes teachers have a hard time keeping track of students. Very little parent involvement because of principal's need for total control. Many excellent teachers have left here out of frustration. We pulled both of our kids out of this school and are much happier. Don't consider this school unless you have an average child and don't expect any individual attention.
--Submitted by a parent

From what I see only parents are writing reviews & people aren't getting a students point of view. Well, when I went to CTT I did recieve great education but, I felt as though I was sheltered from the world and my actions were being dictated. Or some children were being penalized for something that ever other child was doing also. If you want your child to have a great education, but be 'brained wahsed' (as some people say) then send your child to CTT.I was yelled at for the smallest things & even if i didn't do anything i was still penalized. From what I hear, the rules have just increased, & they are 'ridiculous'. When I graduated from CTT I said to my parents that I would only miss some people, definitly not the place.
--Submitted by a student

Our first year at CTT and we are thrilled. I am surprised anyone would be disappointed with a school that provides a safe haven for faith-based education with an administration and staff that are intelligent, caring and focused. I appreciate the structure provided by an active principal that encourages respect for rules and sacraments. Children and parents are respected and this fairly young school continues to actively develop additional programs for athletic and academic stimulation. My husband and I love the PowerSchool features and the communication through emails, newsletters & message center. The teaching staff stimulates the children in creative, challenging and thoughtful ways. My kids previously attended another catholic school in the Wilmington Diocese and both are very happy with CTT. Neither feel repressed or have expressed any issues with the school being too restrictive. CTT excels at the goals of a faith-based private school. Highly recommended.
--Submitted by a parent

School newspapers, student coucils, social events for parents ? Get real. 'Swamp smells'. Do you mean the wetlands area, a great on-hands science resources at the back of the parking lot, but never does it smell. Homework load is fairly balanced. Kids walk the halls in quiet lines, reflective of the discipline and awareness of surrounding classes being conducted. Watch the kids at lunch and reccess and you will see vibrant and animated students. As to less than mediocre teaching staff one only has to look at the Terra Nova Test Scores (see the school web page About-> Curriculum). Across the board, students scores are 2 to 4 grade levels above the national average. This is reflective of the quality staffing, special resources for both gifted and challenged students, and a caring learning environment. Isn't this what we send our kids to achieve? Balanced learning with religion and social opportunities.
--Submitted by a parent

Two of my three children attended Christ the Teacher. My middle child graduated in 2006 and my youngest is in the 5th grade. Our family has found that this is more than a school it is a community. The teachers are very dedicated to helping each child reach their goals. The school lacks for nothing. It provides all the academic subjects required plus, a top notch religion curriculum, a great music and art program, a full time computer teacher, a large library, P.E./health, and guidance. Each day starts with every student assembling for prayer, and the pledge which the students then apply through many service projects either individually, as a class or with their 'prayer buddies'. The school offers many activities such as band, choir, theater, art club, public speaking, writers club, math and science olympics, scouts, peer leadership, as well as CYM sports. I can't imagine life without this school.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has all the amenities of the perfect school, beautiful building, technology, athletic fields, but - there is no student council, no youth activity council, no real home and school association (no posted meeting) no student newspaper, no school dances are allowed, very limited social events for parents. It is run by a person who wants total control and the children, faculty, and famlies have no voice whatsoever. The board members remain every year. The ciriculumn is okay, but unhappy zombie children have no real desire to learn
--Submitted by a parent

A great school that emphasizes Christ like behavior. Staff is outstanding and there is excellent parental involvement. My children have attended this school since its inception and we couldn't be happier.
--Submitted by Jim Harvey, a parent