Saint Matthews Catholic School

School is small and ok if you have a child who is struggling academically, scince they don't expect to much from the students. Typical resources but nothing to brag about. Part time is a big thing at this school, part time Gym class, part time counselor, part time computers and library etc.. Cost to go to this school is a lot lower than other private schools, but you know what they say "you get what you pay for". If you are a member of the church you will have a great experience at this school or if you have an average student. School is more interested in raising money, which most parents are fine with because if you are a home room mother expect to spend a lot out of your own pocket and have the same 3 volunteers out of a class of 30 children, most parents can't be bothered, even with the mandatory volunteer hours, most parents just pay for them. Bullying is a problem at this school and will probably be that way in the future the school and principal are in denial and don't want to rock the boat with their parishoiners. Join the church and keep the money flowing and your child will ve a great time up to the 8th grade at this school.
--Submitted by a parent

Our children have been attending St. Matthew's for five years, and they love it. They are happy, healthy, well adjusted children, and the school is a positive environment. We love the small school atmosphere and the fact that they attend Mass every Friday. There are plenty of extracurricular activities and resources during the day as well. There is also plenty of parental involvement and activities to keep whole families engaged. We do wish the foreign language was a little more in depth, but overall, we are very happy with the staff, teachers, principal, and education.
--Submitted by a parent

We have been members of St. Matthews for 7 years and, like many others, are pulling our children from this school. Others who have left have found their children behind in other schools in several areas. After 7 years of Spanish at this school, my child is able to say a prayer and numbers in Spanish. The English, math, hist., computers dept are very lacking. The principal is terrible and is destroying the school. She hires personal friends as teachers despite many of them being inadequate. The teachers get worse the higher up you go. A couple are very good, but most could care less about being there. They spend more time yelling and text messaging during class than they spend teaching. Often, when you try to contact some of the teachers, your inquiries are ignored for weeks and then eventually met with attitude and lack of any desire.
--Submitted by a parent

my daughter has benn going there for 7 years and she loves it shes loves the teachers....
--Submitted by a student

Best value for private schools. Daily enrichment classes, music, computers, spanish, P.E., art. Close knit community and classes. Limited discipline problems. Before and aftercare reasonably priced. Teachers who want to be at St. Matthews and care about the students. We have been very happy both academically and socially with St. Matthews.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is in pre-k at St. Matthew's and I absolutely love the school, teachers and curriculem. I couldn't think of a better school for my daughter to have her first educational experiences.
--Submitted by a parent

St. Matthews is a sub-average school. The accounting people are constantly messing up what is owed. This has been a problem since last year. Now the grumpy lady in the church side has sent many parents letters threatening to raise the tuition to the non-member rate even though we are, and have been, members. It appears that the economy has hit the church and the school as they are becoming more concerned with the money instead of the kids. I also agree with others about the discipline in this school. It is lacking all the way around. There has been a boy in my daughters class the past 2 years that should not even be allowed in public school because he is so evil, yet they do nothing about it. I think the school just looks at him as income. Several parents are pulling their kids just like we are!
--Submitted by a parent

I hate to disagree with some of the reviews; however there are several parents who agree with me but do not wish to make their opinion known. Being a single mother is not easy. When I need answers based on my child's performance or conduct I would hope to get them. The teachers are very cooperative. The one problem I find is the principal. The discipline system is lacking. I understand quotas and expectations for a school, but to tolerate student disciplinary issues with such a soft hand dismisses the whole purpose of having such a system. My daughter has had a problem with a certain female student. This has been happening for a few years. I have approached the principal and receive the same comforting speech with the notion something will be done. Well nothing ever does. The school is great but is in need of a stronger principal.
--Submitted by a parent

My son has attended SMCS for 8 years. We have had a wonderful experience.
--Submitted by a parent

My children have been at St. Matthew's for two years, and they love it. The faculty, staff, and principal are all very caring and easy to deal with. My children love all of the resources that are available, and the Catholic faith is very strong there. My family loves the fact that everyone attends Mass every Friday. It is a small school, and it is like a big family. We love St. Matthew's!!
--Submitted by a parent