St. Patrick School

I grew up at this school, from kindergarten to 8th grade, and I could not have asked for a better place to spend nine years of my young life. I am a senior in high school now, soon to be graduating, and I still look at St. Patrick's school as my home. I loved his place, and often wished I could go back during my high school years because of the amazing environment St. Pats provided. My teachers were great, and St. Pats helped me grow to be the mature young woman I am today. I also believe that the a alembics at St. Pats well prepares you for high school and even college. I was a member of the National Honors Society at my high school, and I will be attending the Honors College at my university. St. Pats has been such a huge part of my life, and I am so glad my parents sent me here when I was just five years old. St. Pats may very well have been the best nine years of my life.

I would definately recommend sending your child here from K-5th grade but not middle school. The teacher quality is low. Many rush through chapters just to get the test over with. Some teachers are lazy or not willing to answer question or help when student do not understand the lesson. Overall the teachers are not terrible but they also are not very good. Socially, I could tell you that you would never want to put a child through it. As I said before K-5th grade is fine but when you reach middle chool you wan tnothing to do with it especially if you do not prefer cliques. St. Pat's is my home and I've been here for 7 years but St. Pat's is an unhealthy home filled disfunctions and 7 years filled with regret.

St. Patrick is not only our school, but an extension of our family. It shares our values and believes. The sense of community, respect and learning is amazing. The teachers and staff are highly educated and teach the whole child, not just the mind but the heart. Our new principal has given new energy to the school. There are so many exicting new things going on. My son is in first grade and he loves going to school. He loves his teachers and he loves his friends. I volunteer a lot at his school and I love to see the kids learning, to see them truly care about their classmates. It is not easy financially, but the investment in my child's education is worth every cent.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is wonderful from an academic, parent involvement and extacuricular activities. The principal and priest however need to get with how the world runs today however. Marketing the school is definitely needed and parent accomodation is needed. They need an after school care program to entice people to send their kids and keep the ones they have. Again, we love the school but some new administrators are definitely needed to keep the school in business.
--Submitted by a parent

I had the pleasure of teaching at St. Pat's(Junior High)for a few years before becoming a full time student again myself this year. St. Pat's is truly an amazing school! As my students always said...'it rocks'! I would enthusiastically recommend St. Patrick School to anyone who asks...you can't go wrong with a St. Pat's education. St. Pat's students are well prepared to go on to high school - academically, socially, and emotionally...and it is a wonderful faith community. My graduating 8th graders always felt like the class had become family...just check out how many St. Pat's grads come back for regular visits with teachers and staff...LOTS! That in itself speaks volumes! :)
--Submitted by a teacher

Hi I am an 8th grader at St. Patrick. This is my 9th year here at St. Patrick. I have loved ever second I have spent here, I am so sad to be leaving the school at the end of the year. I can not begin to explain how much I have learned from the school. I know I will be prepared for high school. I will never ever forget my roots here at St. Patrick. They have built me a strong educational base.
--Submitted by a student

I have 2 children at St. Patrick's; one is going into 2nd grade and the other into the Full Day Kindergarten. It is a wonderful school. The teachers talk to the children not at them and teach not only academics but values. As a parent you can be as involved as you like. The school values parent involvement. It is too bad that someone had a bad experience but you get out of something what you put into it. If you do not value your childs education and are not willing to participate in it then no, this school may not be for you. But if you do have values and want your child to have a well rounded academic and social upbringing in a safe and caring environment then St. Patrick is the place to be.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a seventh grader at St. Pats and I couldn't be more happy with my school. The teachers are even better than the ones you see on TV, they really love what they are doing and care about the students. In my grade there are no cliques. Everybody is friendly to everybody. Almost every single parent is involved in school comitees, fundraisers, class prodjects or lunch duty. We have great sports and clinics. There are scouts for everyone.There is cheer-leading and dance group for school spirit. We used to have a drama club, but the teacher who ran it had had a devestating family issue earlier this year and had to cancel but they will be back next year.
--Submitted by a student

It's too bad the last person who wrote had such a negative experience with such a great school. Fact: There is a wonderful Mentor Family Program in place to help match up new families with experienced ones to help them with questions and guidance to programs within the school. There are also numerous Scouting programs to get children involved in. Some programs may be cancelled due to reasons beyond the teachers control. I say it's definitely worth the money! Check it out!
--Submitted by a parent

I have two children who attend St. Pat's. The academics are a step up from the public schools, but that's only because they turn down those below the 50th percentile. They have a lot of young and clueless teachers who don't like to hear from parents. Since my children didn't start in kindegarten, they have been unable to break into the extremely cliquey atmosphere. The school does nothing to welcome new students. The schoool offers a lot of sports, but only the best get to play. They offer nothing for those who are not jocks. They had a drama club but cut it off mid year after all the kids tried out and memorized their lines. Again, this decision was made with zero input from parents. Don't waste your money!!
--Submitted by a parent