St. Catherine of Siena Catholic

My children has been assisting to this school for years now and we just have wonderful things to say about the staff, the principal, discipline and academics of this school. My kids love it and for them is like a second home. I highly recommended to all parents who wants to offer to their children not the basic but a whole different environment where they can grown, learn and have an extraordinary academic experience.
--Submitted by a parent

We have been attending this school since 2004 and are happy with the academic and religious education provided. The Sisters add much to the school both academically and spiritually and the administration is top notch. I've read a few of the reviews and disagree with some points. The '7 minutes of silence' at lunch (which is 30 minutes long) is to ensure that the students take time to eat their lunch. After the 7 minutes of silence is over, they are allowed to talk at inside voice level. After the prayer, they are released to recess and can run, play and shout to their heart's content. Part of an education is to learn discipline and respect for self and others. I see no reason why students need to be super noisy at school. They can do that at recess or at home. The teachers are well-educated, excellent, and kind.
--Submitted by a parent

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School is a wonderful school with an awesome parent community and a dedicated faculty and staff. The school prinicipal, Sister Mary Jacinta, is a constant presence in the school and is dedicated to providing an academically challenging curriculum within a spiritually nurturing environment. My child is thriving at this school and we could not imagine having our child at any other school.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is average and only if you are a very conservative Catholic family. If your child does not fit the mold of quiet and reserved, but is a free thinker, this is not the school for you. The teachers are not tolerant of any noisy behavior. The children are made to be silent for 7 minutes at the beginning of lunch. They are all wanting to talk and relax but are not allowed to. There has been alot of yelling by teachers in the past but this is improving. Many of the families are parishioners of St. Catherine and very conservative.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is excellent! Our kids have gone to this school now for 4 years and they both are doing great. It is a lot of work for them but the results are great. Also happy to say their minds are not being destroyed by the leftist teachers unions!
--Submitted by a parent

I have found St. Caterine of Siena to be a truly oustanding school. The foundation in Math, Reading and Writing to be unparalleld in the elementary system. I have discussed the level of expectaions and progress with parents throughout the U.S. and the education at St. Catherine's is better than 80% of the parents I speak to. I have the choice of sending my son to any school in the Northwest Atlanta area. I have found that the education is well worth the cost.
--Submitted by a parent

Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic School is absolutely terrific. It nurtures an environment of acceptance, love, and challenging academics. The parental involvement is extraordinary and the teachings of the Catholic Faith is an added bonus. You can't go wrong with Christ in the classroom.
--Submitted by a parent

I have had my child at SCS for 4 years. Overall it is average. There are limited children's entertainment programs or extracurricular activities (ex: singing, Christmas, evening programs, sports). Also, I've not seen my child bring one art project home. For the most part the teachers are great. The communication between school and parents good be better. The parents are required to volunteer 30 hours or pay $300, which I don't agree with. We both have 2 jobs each in order to send our child here, which does not leave much free time. Overall it is average, not sure it is worth the money, except for the fact the kids are in a 'nice' protected environment.
--Submitted by a parent