San Jose Catholic Grade School

We moved in from out of town 3 years ago and my children have attended this school since our arrival. I can honestly say that the staff and faculty at SJCS are excellent and caring. The community of families have been welcoming to my entire family. If you want to provide your children with superior academic opportunity and a loving and nurturing environment, I highly recommend SJCS.
--Submitted by a parent

I give SJCS a Poor grade If your not in the click well need I say more. This goes for teachers and parents.

I wanted to respond to the parent that complained about the tuition. I am a single mother of one child and I find the tuition extremely reasonable. You are sending your child to PRIVATE school, what do you expect? The Catholic school system has to run itself and is not for profit. What if all the parents didn't have the money? Should they let all the kids come to school for free? Maybe you should look into sending your child to public school if you financially can't handle 400-500 a month, which is what I'm paying and that INCLUDES extended day!! How is that lots of money? When my son was in daycare I paid over 600 a month for that. San Jose is an awesome school. The teachers and faculty are very involved and want to help with any concerns you have.
--Submitted by a parent

.......this school is good if you have lots of money and will never miss a tuition fee.If you happen to not have any fund available to pay,the principal will not allow you to go back in class no matter how long it would take.So if you don't have the fund for the next 2-3-4-5 days then your child will suffer because he/she be wondering how come he/she wont be able to get back in class.It is not fair because it is suppose to be for good education.It is not like you're trying to run away and hide,you just don't have the money at that time.We feel very discriminated against when my child was not allowed to get back in her classes until she the tuition is paid.Thank God,she graduated and now goes to BK and even her academics are being recognized.
--Submitted by a parent

My children have been in this school for six years now and we love it. The teachers are very competent and caring, the administration is attentive and the children are happy. There is a lot of family/parent involvement and it makes for a very friendly atmosphere.
--Submitted by a parent

I am very disturbed by the bully comments. My daughters have experienced nothing but great experiences with teachers and students as well. My oldest just graduated from Bishop Kenny with outstanding college goals. My youngest does have a learning disability and if was not for the SJCS teachers, I would have never known. Once I acted upon having her tested to ID the issues, we worked together as a team to make sure she improved her reading capabilities. SJCS ROCKS!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

San Jose Catholic is an excellent school. The teachers care about the kids and challenge them daily with living up to strong moral standards and academic success. I value the SJCS teachers and administration supporting our students and teaching our children with faith and discipline. I value that SJCS teachers and administration are helping us teach our kids to deal with adversity and challenges. I value the longevity of the Teacher's tenure at SJCS. I value that my kids are being taught to think, study, and learn in such a caring enviroment that it San Jose Catholic School.
--Submitted by a parent

My children have been at SJCS for the past 4 years. I can say it has been a good experience for them. The elementary school has given my children a good solid academic and social foundation. All of this plus a good Christian morals. I can say it is well worth the money compared to the nonsense in the public education system. It is ashamed that people cannot rise above any childish behavior witnessed by adults. I can say I'm not part of any "in or out click/club". I march to the beat of my own drum and so do my children- we are well accepted at SJCS. God Bless are teachers and administration!
--Submitted by a parent

My son attended SJCS for 8 years. We pulled him out half way through 7th grade because the teachers disregarded him and the difficulties he was having. The elementary grades were fine, but once we hit middle school, the caliber of the teachers changes drastically. One teacher in particular used intimidation daily towards my son. If your child does not fit the only mold they know how to teach, your child will fall behind. As I mentioned my son attended from K-7 and only when I had finally had enough and decided to withdraw him, they tell me they cannot teach my son. WHAT, after 8 years of taking my money they figure out they cannot teach my child now??? Oh, and if you are not in the "in" group, give it up.
--Submitted by a parent

My child no longer attends this school. There is a serious issue with bullies with no remediation to the problem. Additionally, for any parent whose child has even a minor learning disability may find it difficult to gain camaraderie with staff to offer additional assistance without, of course, adding another 'fee.' I can name 1 or 2 teachers there that exceeded my expectations; however I feel their hands were tied because they don't 'conform' to what the administration is looking for, making money....before educating.
--Submitted by a parent