Assumption Catholic School

My family is new to assumption this year. We transferred from another private school in Jacksonville. We have been satisfied in every way at Assumption. The school atmosphere is positive, the staff is friendly, communication is fantastic, student body is diverse, and the teachers are first rate. I am so grateful that my children attend Assumption Catholic School.
--Submitted by a parent

Assumption Catholic School helps all of her students grow in mind, body, and spirit. This school and its parish are truly CATHOLIC. What a blessing Assumption is to the Jacksonville community!
--Submitted by a parent

I can say without hesitation that Assumption is the gem of Jacksonville shools. The Pastor and the Parish staff have nothing but the interest of the children at the center of every decision that they make. The Principal, her staff and the teachers are all very involved, proactive and modestly dressed. Not to mention that Assumption is the ONLY Catholic school in Jacksonville with Nuns living on campus working with the children daily.
--Submitted by a parent

All three of my children love their school and their teachers. It is a very happy and positive place where kids are greeted each morning with smiles and friendly faces. It is obvious when you visit the school that the teachers truly love the children. The students stay busy during the school day and homework is meaningful and reasonable. The office staff is friendly and the school uses technology to individualize instruction with Accelerated Reading and Accelerated Math. Communication is done through Edline.com and they use mylunchmoney.com for lunch payment so there is no scrambling for lunch tickets or money in the morning. Even tuition is paid online. Religion is taken very seriously at Assumption and the Sisters are a joyful influence on our children. I am very happy to be a part of such a great school, especially because my chldren are so happy to be there.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a fantastic school its new and updated also my child loves the sports activities every Fri. She plays soccer

We recently transferred our child out of Assumption. We left for many reasons but lack of communication between administration and parents was a major concern. The new principal does not return phone calls, has little experience, and handles issues poorly. I also expect school staff/administrators to set the standard of modesty in dressing; that wasn t happening here. Some of the teachers are fantastic; others are not so. Based on our experience in the primary grades, I wouldn t recommend this school.
--Submitted by a parent

I am an Assumption graduate and currently I have three children attending this wonderful school. I agree with a previous parents' review in which she stated that over the last couple of years that Assumption has flourished. What he/she failed to mention was that the current principal was the vice-principal at that time and I believe she deserves some credit for that as well. She is young, but why is that a negative? I have found her to be nothing short of professional and to have the schools best interest at heart. All of the teachers that my children have had thus far have kept me informed of my childrens progress and given me guidance when needed for my son who struggles with school. With the current state of the economy it is a struggle to continue to keep my children in private school, however, Assumption is worth it.
--Submitted by a parent

Assumption was a wonderful school and church community. My children attended from preschool and it really hurt to withdraw them recently. The teachers are wonderful and really care. Unfortunately the Pastor is more concerned about profit margins(not supplementing the school budget) and material needs he has become short sighted of what is important. The new principal may not have much experience but she means well and will do what she thinks is best for the school. I hope the school can overcome the present problems. It is a great location in a wonderful town.
--Submitted by a parent

Our daughter has attended ACS since pre-school. ACS had issues in the past caused by ineffective educators, administrators unaware of proper education materials and a lack of discipline. In 2004, a new principal was hired who implemented policy to turn ACS around. Since that time, ACS students' have flourished. The principal brought in the proper books, hired qualified educators, updated techonology and improved communication with parents. ACS improved its standardized testing scores and is now one of the highest rated schools in the diocese. However, without notice or cause the Pastor terminated the principal in January 2008 jeopardizing these advances. If I were coming to this school, fresh, I would inquire as to the leadership experience of the new adminstration and potential conflicts of interest since the principal now supervises her teacher husband. I would look to San Jose Catholic and St. Pauls instead!
--Submitted by a parent

I love working at Assumption. It is a growing, thriving Parish with a lot to offer the whole family. The teachers and parents work together to ensure each students' success.
--Submitted by a teacher