Our Lady of Victory Catholic School

The problem with the school is the administration. Principal Grace is extremely cheap and will not invest the much needed money into the school. For example, she expects for the parents to donate everything from a new kitchen fryer to classroom whiteboards. Where does the tuition go? She does not spend it on recruitment either. Our son attended for K and 1st grade. I loved the small atmosphere and the fact that everyone knew everybody. I agree with the comment that Ms. Grace will say anything to get you there, but do nothing to keep you there. This is probably why they have lost so many good families, some of which were there for years. There were parents who paid tuition for multiple children for several years and once they came upon financial hard times, they were not assisted. Yet I know for a fact that a new family with multiple children was given a HUGE discount in tuition. Further, Ms. Grace fires teachers who disagree with her and tells the parents who disagree with her that their children cannot return. All that and it is a mediocre education at best. I don't care that it has a blue ribbon--that must be political.
--Submitted by a parent

Our children are very happy at Our Lady of Victory. The school has challenging academics and daily prayer. This is the school for your family if you want a Catholic loving environment for your children. My boys both wake up excited for school and look forward to the schools many sports and special events. The principal, teachers, and staff are welcolming and friendly. We love it here.
--Submitted by a parent

We have attended OLV for over 6 years. We had to leave the school. The curriculum has dropped and the quality of the students has dropped as well. I have supported the school financially and giving of my personal time and I saw first hand the lack of respect the current student body has for their elders. I love the teachers, but with the current administration at the school their hands are tied and must follow the "principal's way" or they get fired. I hated to leave but my child is happier and glad to be away from "that school." Mrs. Grace will tell you what ever you want to hear to get you in the door, ask around find out why other families left. It's not financial its the principal, and the quality of students attending the school. Yes they got a million endowment, but it's not attracting the quality students or quality teachers. The parent involvement consists of the same 20 families, everyone else just sits back and watches and doesn't even support the school financially...pitiful!
--Submitted by a parent

This school ,as is says above not a good school. Please take it from me don't not send your children to this school . I am a student that has taken time out to find a site on the internet to warn others about this school. I will just say a couple of the many different problems in this school. First of all the teacher are not nice at all except for the math teacher for 6th Grade and the Social Studies teacher of 6th,7th, and 8th. I their the only two teachers that are nice . Take my word. I know teachers aren't suppose to be nice but it is an environment where your child spends all day and can't get respect from teachers. Second of all the students are ok but some can tease your child. If they might have problems. So please do your self a favor and take you money and time some where else. Also all these student that say they love the school the don't want to tell their parents the true. Especially the students in 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade. One last thing ,` especially don't send your children here if their in 6,7,or 8th Grades PLEASE!!!!!!

My children have enjoyed attending OLV- a great Catholic school on the south side of Atlanta. Great teachers, great facilities and excellent technology. Every classroom is equipped with a Smartboard/projector. The computer lab offers a wide array of software/hardware and instruction for any project. Overall, a great school and a very rewarding experience for us and our children.
--Submitted by a parent

This is the only Catholic Elementary School south of Atlanta which was awarded 1 million dollars in Grace Scholarship funds! Great news! Now maybe more staff and teachers will get hired to better care for and educate our children. 4 great reviews were submitted on 10/18. Do not believe all that you read about how GREAT this school is. Ask around and get the truth. If we had another choice on the southside of Atlanta, we would have never chosen OLV.

Our family has moved 7 times and our oldest son has attended 5 different schools. OLV has been a Blessing! The Principal is loving and hands on. The teachers are wonderful! It's a safe and loving environment that provides a challenging academic program where God is first! Love OLV!
--Submitted by a parent

Our Lady of Victory Catholic School: Challenging academics, strong leadership and very academic oriented principal. Religion is the centerpiece of the school day. Students attend mass each week. Every day begins and ends with prayer. Most parents are very supportive and involved. Administration does a great job with the tools and resources they are given. It is a wonderful school that is providing a foundation for my children which is a true blessings, and we are now in our 7th year.
--Submitted by a parent

We are in our 6th year at Our Lady of Victory. My children are thriving and starting their day with prayer and ending the day in prayer. The religion aspect of this school is wonderful and I see that when my children come home speaking of God, Jesus and the love for their school. It is small so when someone leaves the school due to whatever their issues are, there are some who want to ruin the reputation of the school and to me is not the Catholic, Christian way to handle things. Our experience has been great from the teachers to the principal but most importantly it is a school with a love for children and God.
--Submitted by a parent

We have been at OLV since Pre-K. It is a wonderful Faith based school. There is a challenging curriculum, the principal and teachers are caring, supportive and loving. The support staff is outstanding not to mention this is a National Blue Ribbon School. We love OLV!
--Submitted by a parent