St. Joan of Arc-St. George School

St. Joan has a strong academic curriculum and lots of extra activities. Would like to see more parents has noon parents Ms. Jenkins in not Miss Lemieux and doesn't try to be. She is trying to get our kids excited and interesting. The long term teachers are fabulous. I have had kids there for a long time and we still think it is the best school for us. The teachers all follow the kids until they graduate. PS - It is the best technology elementary school it Chicopee.

My daughter has been attending this school for two years. She enjoys it very much. She is a straight A student and self motivated because the teachers and atmosphere of the school makes her happy!!! She loves the challenge of it's academic pograms. She also loves to learn the history of religion. She can't wait to attend her next school year there! I hope more parents will become involved with the school so they'll know what kind of teachers and students are there.
--Submitted by a parent

Not to happy with the school right now. My son was kicked in his private area by someone and I was not notified by anyone from the school. My child told me what happened and I don't feel that should have happened that way. With all the bullying media, I should have been notified about this matter. I believe that the school should be holding informational classes about bullying and what will or will not be tolerated. Kids today need to be taught early on that putting their hands on other children is not acceptable nor will it be tolerated. Principal Jenkins, step it up !
--Submitted by a parent

This is a Great School full of Happy Children! As with every school, nothing is perfect. Unfortunately, a few of the negative reviews are by a FEW disgruntled parents and maybe former employees. Come and See for yourself. Don't believe the negative, look at the test scores, talk to the kids. Before school programs, after school programs, drama club, choir, chess club and more! There are many activities for kids.
--Submitted by a parent

As a concerned grand parent I wish people would stop complaining and help to do something about it, work the school yard be a noon mother. It is a big job to be a principle. This principle is very compassionate and takes the time to help children when they need it. There is only one of her and a lot of work. It was her first year so she had to get acclamated. I work very close with the Catholic School System and I think St joan is one of the best around. So get off your duff and volunteer and stop complaining.

This last year has been trying to say the least! Lots of problems with the new pricipal not being involved at all. Never around, never returns phone calls..Just plain inept. There have been real issues never properly handled as in bullying, in all grades. Sadly I see the same, if not worse, this year. I have taken my middle school child out and we could not be happier.
--Submitted by a parent

What a sad school ! The new changes have taken an already sub-par school and flushed it. I pulled my child after wasting 2 years there. Parents beware - your first yr is the best. It's all downhill after that.
--Submitted by a parent

it's a great school. the teachers help the students as best as they can. there is also after school and before school help if your child was absent or didn't understand a lesson.
--Submitted by a student

I just wanted to say that my children have been attending St Joan for a few years and they love it .the school has assited one of my children for 2 years with extra tutoring and it has been wonderfull . I just joind P.A.L in Sept. and found them very inviting,and friendly ,I did not see any cliques ,they do listen to suggestions and try their best {as they are volunteers who donate alot of time and effort} if there was a clique i dont see it and now volunteer as well . Miss Lemieux is just a wonderfull person .
--Submitted by a parent

I am currently in the junior high at St. Joan-St. George School. Some people might think that everyone gets along here because we're a Catholic School. Well I won't be the first to tell you that there is cliques. Fights rarely break out and if they do they are easily shut down by the other kids. (Not using violence) You have to be organized to be here. Miss Lemieux, our principal, is the sweetest person you could ever meet. She handles every problem and never judges you.
--Submitted by a student