St. George School

Weather your child is a star student or one that needs a little help, this small and approachable school is worth the price of admission, The teaching staff embodies the kind of student focused attitude that only small class sizes can afford. While other schools focus on only on top shelf students St. George recognizes that each student possesses individual potential. It is a small school with a big heart.
--Submitted by a parent

SGS is for parents who are looking for a challenging curriculum. All of my children were reading real books upon completetion of PreK. Tuition is one of the lowest in the area. They have sports AND clubls for ALL students. PTL does a great job providing many extras that are not found in public schools. The Band program is excellent. The Extended Day program is safe and organized. Test scores exceded my expectations. Teachers show commitment, low turn over. The upper grades is lacking in Math, a new program will be in place for the 2008-2009 school year. Class size is small, this allows the teachers to spend individule attention. People who transfer usually do so for financial reasons.
--Submitted by a parent

I have had children at St. George for 6 years now and it has been worth it. The teachers I have worked with , so far, have been very patient, kind and effective. The only problem I have had is with hardly anything being done to punish bullies that have been complained about over the years. IT's almost like no one wants to make waves. However, I have volunteered a lot of my time over the years, and I am serving my second term in PTL. We need more parents to step up and volunteer more often to keep this school going. It's hard on all of us, but we do it for the kids.
--Submitted by a parent

I have 2 children at St. George School and am very happy with what they have been learning thus far. We've been at the school and actively involved for 5 years. The faculty is always approachable, the principal listens, people complain but they don't do anything about it. My kids who I would describe as average everyday kids scored unbelievabley well on all standardized tests that they have taken. Yes, I have heard that the upper level math program needs some serious help but I believe that they are working on it. A parcochial school is a place where parents need to be involved. This is not a 'private' school, this is a parish school where yes you have to practice your faith. The church underwrites the school in a big way. People need to look at all the facts. I'm happy. amen.
--Submitted by a parent

The school is average. The math classes for the upper grades is sorely lacking. I just get a feeling from the principal and many teachers that they are just putting in their time until retirement. After moving to the public school, I have experienced a more Christian and caring attitude from the public school teachers, nurses, and prinicipal than from most teachers in the upper grades at St. George, who tend to rule by yelling, and giving out threats that the students know will not be administered. I had truly hoped and prayed that a Catholic school would provide a better learning environment for my children.
--Submitted by a parent

Thumbs up to the principal. Thumbs up to the lovely office ladies. Thumbs up to the rectory staff (DG) Thumbs up to the rockin' English and Reading teachers. Thumbs up to the former athletic director PTL also does a ton for the school

Great principal! Kids are friendly and well-disciplined. Small school environment with an emphasis on teaching kindness.
--Submitted by a parent

I have three children at St. George School. I know that they are receiving an excellent education. The standardized test results prove it. When one of my kids was struggling with a subject, his teacher offered to stay after school to work with him one on one. At every grade level, the teachers take a personal interest. Religion is not only taught daily, it is also a common bond between the kids and teachers. St. George offers the 'total package', great education, Catholic atmosphere, discipline.
--Submitted by a parent

we were very unhappy with the principal at St George school as soon as possable we transfered to another private school and was much happy there.
--Submitted by a parent

I send my children to St. George and I am extremely happy with the school. The students continually test well above the national average on standardized test. Arts, computers and physical education as well as religion are taught. In most parts of Tinley Park, public school children attend three different elementery schools before moving on to high school. St Georege offers education Pre K thru 8th grade. In response to the parent who said they removed their child from St. George because he wasn't learning at the level of his public school peers I say if their child was a B student at St. George and is now in the TP public school 'gifted' program, where do you think he was challenged more? Most parents who remove their children from private school do so because the tution payments not the quality of the education. At least be honest.
--Submitted by mike, a parent