St. Mary of the Annunciation

I have to say the education is well above what my children were getting in their old school. They are challenged, there is a lot of homework. That is the only thing I am not a big fan of. They are happy, learning and making friends. The new principal seems really willing to make changes and have a really strong school.
--Submitted by a parent

I had two children graduate from SMA. Some things you may need to think and ask about before you come here: 1) There is a new principal coming in the fall of 2010. This is a GOOD thing. So change is afoot, so be sure you ask lots of questions of the new person as I don't know much about her. 2) Want to be involved? Parent involvement is at an all-time low, but with the new principal there is hope! 3) Want the Catholic school experience? It is here, stronger than in some other schools we've been at. Fr Dorgan is a tremendous leader in the area, and prayer is a very active component of daily life. 4) Areas of strength? In the middle school, it is now science, religion, social studies, English (science was dreadfully inadequate until they hired a new teacher for 2009-10). 5) Areas of weakness? Math
--Submitted by a parent

Great school, sound education with spiritual catholic education, higher priced compared to North Shore Catholic Schools!
--Submitted by a parent

Great school. A good value for your money. A christian education with execellant academics. No parent would be disappointed in sending their child to this school. We are very happy
--Submitted by a parent

Challenging curriculum. Knowledge is being passed to our children by very passionate and caring teachers. We love St. Mary and its strong community. My children are nurtured, challenged and therefore happy.
--Submitted by a parent

My children have been at the school for 4 years. My husband and I have been thrilled with the education (the kids are doing accelerated classes compared to the public counterparts). In addition, the school reinforces the respect and commitment to our community and others that we work on at home. All children are involved with fine arts at the school and it has been great to watch the older students mentor younger students. The newer (2 years) administration has taken an aggressive approach to implementing an even stronger curriculum and has worked closely with the parent guild. We have made so many great new friends as parents as well. We are quite happy with all aspects of the school.
--Submitted by a parent

My child loves St Mary's school. It is a delight to see him so excited to go to school every day. He is being taught great values and the love of learning. Knowledge and compassion are important and his teacher is bursting of it. We are very pleased with the whole school.
--Submitted by a parent

St Mary's should be proud.Our goal for our kids is to get a great education.You get it here at St Marys.I learned this year that most of our students if not all get placed in private or public high schools in the AP or Honors program. That is a fact you cannot dispute. The middle school program is very good. My daughter is in the 8th grade and son is in the 5th. My daughters middle school teachers are strict and tough, but the end result is they are ready for High school. I believe it is their hard work and the work of the early grades that gives this school such a high standard. I hope they keep up the high standard for my kids. Parents that do not like the middle school just want to baby their kids. Those are the ones who want to lower the standard.
--Submitted by a parent

I have had 3 children attend St. Marys and for the most part I am very happy about the school. I was not very happy however about the math program in the 7th and 8th grade. I feel that Ms. Maguire and Mr. Naso did an excelent job teaching Literature and English to the 8th grade. That is deffinitely a strong asset to the 8th grade. Since Ms. Maguire has left however it will be very hard to replace her. The sixth grade is a different story. Three years ago that grade was wonderful and I have no idea what has happened to it.
--Submitted by a parent

St.Michael's creates a very positve learning environment. The classes are challegning without frustration, as the teachers are very willing to help struggling students. My son was having problems in English, and his teacher cleared up his confusion in no time. The extra-curriculars are very well run, and there is a wide variety to chose from. I would say that St.Michael's is definately the place to send your child.
--Submitted by Jim, a parent