Monsignor Edward Pace High School

Since the open house for this school is coming soon, I feel responsible as a parent to prevent other parents from making the same mistake my husband and I made when we enrolled our child at Monsignor Edward Pace High School. The school is poor academically. Most of the teachers lack the knowledge and skills to create a challenging and encouraging environment with few exceptions such as Mrs. Celia Cabrera, a wonderful, caring and dedicated Spanish teacher who does an excellent job. Student s stimulation is based on personal favoritism instead of fairly evaluation of effort. Mathematics is the worst department where most of the teachers not only need improvement in the subject but also commitment to their jobs. The Worst Teacher Award would definitely go to Ms. Rosa Pou.
--Submitted by a parent

In retrospect, Pace was a good experience. Socially, the school offers an encouraging environment. Everyone is included and encouraged to be involved. I cannot, however, give this school 5 stars. While I had some OUTSTANDING teachers at Pace, there were also some "lemons." Overall, the attention to education in the classroom does not measure up to the standards of the social family environment.
--Submitted by a student

I am currently a junior at Pace graduating in 2012 and I can honestly say I couldn't have picked a better high school to attend. Between the friends I've made, the teachers I've encountered and the outstanding grades I've been able to achieve, I just absolutely love this school. I HIGHLY recommend sending your child here it's a very family oriented catholic high school that will ensure your child to have made the right decision in going there. I will definitely be sending my children here in the future.
--Submitted by a student

It is an amazing, family oriented, Catholic School.
--Submitted by a parent

Caring loving enriching environment
--Submitted by a parent

This is outstanding my son is in 11 grade and we are very happy that wewere able to sent him to this school also we can't wait still are other son that is in five grade to be able to go to this school It's outstanding and wonderful school. Thank you
--Submitted by a parent

I'm currently a student of Msgr Pace High, and am graduating this coming year as a part of the class of 2009. Honestly I could'nt be any happier or prouder of being a pace student. From the moment I stepped foot at Pace as a student, I felt as if I were part of a big family. The faculty and staff care about your safety and well being and do as much as they can to help you succeed. They always encourage you to do your best and to try your hardest. People say that sports and publicity are the school's main priority, when in fact its the student's education and advancement in life that is the school's main goal. The education is great, as are the teachers. Overall I love my school and I consider it to be one of the best high schools around regardless of what people say
--Submitted by a student

I am a Pace student (class of 2010) currently entering my junior year. This prestigious school seems to have a down to earth environment with teachers who inform us about the subjects at hand. For those who are interested in academics, the counselors and teachers are extremely helpful and always encourage the best out of the students. I believe if you are unhappy with a teacher s method of teaching, you should learn on your own. The tools are given to you (notebook and textbook). Other teachers are always willing to give a little help as well. For those who are interested in sports, we have an outstanding sports program. The cafeteria has good food. The students have a great selection of healthy food (salads, wraps, subs) as well as some not so healthy food (pizza, hamburgers). Though many activities have been restricted lately, our pep rallies will always remain the best! My only complaint is that I wish they would repaint or remodel the school (it is +50 years old). I truly am satisfied with this school.
--Submitted by a student

I am a student writing from actual experience walking in the halls. We are not only a school, but a community, a family of students gathered together to learn. I graduate in 2010, and I came to school in my freshamn year. I have never before felt part of a school as I do here. All my fellow students, are warm and are welcoming. Every school has its ups and downs. If you are there to learn, you will learn. I had plenty of teachers that taught there lessons and at the end of the day I had homework. Parents don't believe the lies you here. We are interested in sports, of course, but we don't make it our number one priority. The teachers their are caring and encourgaing. Our councilers are there to give advice whenever we need it. The food is good and the enviroment is enjoyable.
--Submitted by a student

If I had to do it all over again, I would definitley NOT send my children to this school. The focus is not education but publicity and money. Sports are thier main concern. There are very few teachers that actually are good and care. My son had a hard time his first year of College due to not getting the education I thought I was paying for him. Extra credit is given in most classes for attending sports events or bringing in money for charity drives. Save your money and send your kids to other schools that actually teach. Oh the kids will tell you they love this school because to them it's a party school!!!
--Submitted by a parent