St. Philip Neri Elementary School

This school rocks! My children attend this school since coming from another local Catholic school in the area. The principal is always seen and the administrators know the children by name. The church parish is so involved with the school. The teachers work with each child and know what levels they may need help on and work with the child and the parents. There is no bullying and not even toleranted by the staff. My children are very outgoing and friendly and love that the children at the school don't judge by the way you look or act. I should have sent my children here a long, long time ago! I encourage any prospective parents to come and visit the school. The teachers are highly educated and have a lot of experience working with all types of levels of children.
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My son is now in the 6th grade. I thank God every day for leading my family to this school. My son is receiving a good education and is progressing well. As a former teacher, I can attest that the instruction is of a high quality and the teachers are caring and supportive of individual students and their needs. The staff keeps parents aware of student progress. There is a website with homework assignments and parents have access to student grades at all times. Most importantly, my son is getting reinforcement on Christian morals that appear to be reinforced in other students' homes as well. Religion is important at our school. I love the fact that it is taught from a perspective of reinforcing good behavior, not just religious facts. I think you would have a hard time finding a school with the family atmosphere, quality academic education and strong character building foundation in this area. It is well worth the reasonable tuition price.
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St. Philip Neri from my short observation of the school I am very impressed with the energetic and enthusiastic group of teachers and parents alike that are devoted to making their school succeed. I am pleased to have my grandson attend a praiseworthy school.

I love everything about this school. It takes you back to the good old days when teachers really took an interest in their pupils and tried to work with their individual needs.
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Our experience has been a good one so far. We have been able to participate in discusions with staff and commuicate concerns or suggestions without any trouble. My feeling is that some parents have expectations of staff that may not be clear and or are not reasonable in a group setting. No school is perfect for everyone. I think it's important to remember that the staff is on the same team as us parents...we are all looking out for our children. We have to be careful not to present ourselves as 'entitled' just because we pay tuition. It takes a village to rasie a child. GOD leads our village and their is no amount of money that can buy HIS leadership. How about working together with staff and making SPN even better than it already is!! W.W.J.D.??? I think he would send HIS children to SPN!!!
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My son has attended St. Philip Neri for almost 4 years. Him and I have been pleased with MOST of his experience at St. Philip. The Admin Staff, including Mrs. Wise are extremely helpful. They realize my child is under their care and will gladly address any question or concern I might have. I appreicate the strong sense of Faith that is taught to my son on a daily basis. There are some teachers who obviously enjoy teaching, which I appreciate. While I would say my overall rating for St. Philip is High, I do think some of the home work is a little excessive, and the summer homework is way TOO MUCH. There are a couple of teachers whom I think forget they are dealing with Children, and lose thier patience too quickly. The good far outweighs the bad and my son will attend St. Philip until he Graduates Definitely.
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I have one child that will attend 8th grade this year and an older son who graduated three years ago. St. Philip Neri has been a wonderful school and has prepared my children well. They are also learning how the love of God will take them as far as they wish to go. The closed classroom environment, I believe, it a blessing in itself. The teachers and administration truly care about the students and want to see them achieve the very best they can.
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This school is the best. When every my children or I need help. they all have been there for us. My doughter has need help in reading and spelling. From K to now every teacher and office workers have done to help her to get all the help she needs. This is in this school and out. Also the nurse has been there for my son when he needs to help or just someone to talk to. The father of my children died when they were younger and then one grandfather. The grandfather living with us died. The school and staff have always been there for them. I can not say enough good things about this school. I tell everyone I come incontac with about this school.
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No child fits a perfect mold. But at least children aren't allowed to disrespect others and disrespect teachers. If you want your child to be able to do what he wants when he/she wants, then send him to a nearby public school. Nobody wants to strangle uniqueness out of a child, but no child should be able to run amuk either. I love St. Philip Neri. My child is very sensitive and has never been picked on and teased. Thank God for St. Philip being tolerant to the kids who need it and intolerant of those who aren't compassionate.
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So far, we are very happy wth the quality of education our daughtr is receiving at St. Philip Neri, she has certainly shown progoress in her reading and comprehension skills from K-1. We also appreciated the fact that St. Philip Neri allowed out daughter to start Kinder at the ge of 5 unlike public schools for which she would of have to wait until next year due to the cutoff of date of birth of 1 Sep. Thi allows my daughter to stay on track for her age and education level. The teachers and staff at this school are very concerned with my daughter, they immediately contact us if anything is wrong with her. The child care section is also very concerned with the well being of my daughter such as not letting her outside when its too windy. I would recommend this school to any parent .
--Submitted by a parent