Holy Family Catholic School

I came across this website and was surprised to read negative comments about HFCS. My child has attended HFCS since Pre-K and is now in the 7th grade. Our experience has been excellent. The teachers challenge the children and hold high standards. Over the years there have been many creative projects that have sparked interest in geography, science, religion and culture. The experience level of the teachers is impressive. There are extracuricular activities for all interests - sports, chess, reading and math clubs, music, service clubs. Last year there was a drama production. There is even a support group called Rainbows for children who have suffered a loss. HFCS has been a kind, nurturing Christian environment for my child to grow up in.
--Submitted by a parent

I made the unfortunate decision to place my two children at this school and I wish I had first read the review posted here from September 14, 2009. This school, for all it's "Christian" posturing IS militant and unforgiving. My children, by all objective measures, (even Holy Family's!) were smart, kind and well behaved kids, YET endured primitive disciplinary tactics in their middle school prgram, some of which are just coming to light now in therapy. If my review gives one person pause, then maybe it will offset some of the guilt and pain with which I am trying to live.
--Submitted by a parent

My two sons just started in HFCS. They like the school very much. I feel I made the correct decission by choosing the school. All this time since my first visit seeking a placement I have all good nothing negative. The principal and the tutorial staff are awoesome. Pastor too very devoted to the school and keep track on devolopment.
--Submitted by a parent

My son went to HFCS from the time the doors opened until this past year. Our daughter was there for two years. We pulled our children out for many reasons ,one of them being that we felt the majority of their teaching staff and the adminstration are milatant and unforving. If your child doenst fit their mold then you don't belong. I can not recomomned this school.
--Submitted by a parent

I am the parent of 3 children attending this school. It is a sacrifice for us financially, but the test scores speak for themselves. The school continues to be in the top 10% for ITBS scores in the Nation! I have seen my own children's scores increase every year. The teachers take great interest in the students and continually update me on their progress. Students not only excel academically but in other fields as well. The girls and boys basketball teams went undefeated and were tournament champs this year. Yes, some teachers give alot of homework, but I believe in setting high standards, especially if you are paying for a good education.
--Submitted by a parent

I am very unhappy with this school after several years of doing anything and everything to help my child succeed. They, simply, do not care.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has attended since Kindergarten and continues to accelerate in all areas and her reading and other skills are far ahead of her public school friends. The education is very well rounded, classes are small and the right level of attention is there for each student!!
--Submitted by a parent