St. Joseph School

My son has attended this school since Pre-K. He is now in 1st grade. The teachers and staff are wonderful. They have shaped him academically as well as spiritually. Walking into SJS the children have wonderful manners, by saying good morning or good afternoon, and holding doors. They teach respect, and responsibility. Technology is now in every classroom. SJS is one of a kind! This school is worth every penny!!! Not to mention it is the most cost effective out of the 3 catholic schools in Webster! Class sizes are small so each child will actually learn, opposed to a class with 30 to 1. I would highly recommend SJS!
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Our son has attended Saint Joseph School since pre-school and is currently in first grade. For the past three years we have attended numerous functions and have had the opportunity to engage with the administration, the teachers and many parents. We feel that the school has become an extension of our family the staff at St. Joe s truly cares about the well-being and enrichment of the student body. We are thrilled with the level of education our son is receiving as well as the technology advancements that the school continues to make. This technological development is needed in today s society and will keep our children on the forefront of these ever changing times. Our son has forged many wonderful friendships and enjoys going to school each day. We also can t say enough about the positive influence the Felician Sisters have made on our son. To quote our son, At school today, Sister taught us some amazing religion she is very close to God, Mom! Saint Joseph School has been an extremely positive experience for our family.
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I have 2 children attending SJS since kindergrden. They love the school and friends that they have made along the way. The teaching staff is wonderful but I don't think they assign enough homework. I find myself having the children do extra work on their own. The administration appears to be interested in one thing only. FUND RAISING. I don't understand the big push for a new school addition. We have ample classroom space that is only about 25% occupied now. Why not improve the space we have? We need a Gym and ONLY a Gym. Not a monument to Msgr. Tony. I am seriously considering St Anne's for next year.
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St. Joseph's is the place to be for quality education and high school preparation. My son attended SJS and went on to private Catholic HS. He is forever grateful for the sound academic as well as personal development he received. The lay principal has done a good job with recruitment and supporting the school and parish on many levels. the cultural diversity is welcome and recognized in a way that other schools do not. Promethean boards in almost every classroom allowing for the most advanced technology in education, student participation. Teachers are supportive and challenge their students.
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This school has some excellent teachers as well as bright young minds! The technology is second to none, the Principal and the other support staff are competent and inspired to improve the school. The Monsignor needs to retire!

No school is perfect but I must say this school has done very well by my son and daughter. The new principal is great, and hands on leader who not only has the academic background but also understands the need for extracurricular activites such as basketball, cheering and he will soon be adding a soccer team the list in the fall of 2009. This school produces good, intelligent young adults.
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Our Felician Sister has been replaced with a lay principal! The Felician sisters built thisschool 100 years ago and it has never had a lay principal. This is all the work of the headmaster/pastor-he has ruined the school over the last 14 years. The school use to have 365 kids -it now has 80 because of him and his mis/micromanangement. He forced out all the wonderful people from the school. He is only interested in fancy things that look good on the outside but have not substance on the inside-this includes, people, buildings, curriculum etc.... There are 2 other wonderful Catholic schools in this town within walking distance of each other and they have no problems...choose one of them!

The academics have decline over the last 5 years. Alot of problems in the upper grades and little preparationin the lower grades. A lot of parental favortism,as well as a lot of drama-pastor runs the whole show and not very well.
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My experience with SJS was unparalleled. Saint Joseph School truly sets students upon a foundation for life. The Felician Sisters instill the students with vlaues that will guide them through their professional careers. The children are taught that they must carefully examine situations and not merely rely on rapid neurological response. I highly encourage parents to send their children to St. Joe's if they want their child to be well educated.
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When my kids first attended this school it was wonderful. They got the help they needed and the teachers and principle were excellent.
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