Cor Jesu Academy

I agree with the parent on 3/7/12. My daughter knew of the fight. It make me made these girls did not get suspended. My daughter is threatened with a detention for wearing a non uniform,Cor Jesu sweatshirt in her chilly room. She is a high honors student, ACT Score 35, varsity athletic, member of clubs & has many friends. We sent her there so she would be in a academically challenged environment. Alumni kids are catered to, girls are admitted without any consideration to the kind of heart they have or morals, 50% of the girls are socially awkward creating a frustating experences for the more rounded kids, administraion does nothing to teachers that are failing to teach, too many classroom assignments are to be done in a group and usually one person has to carry the weight of the group (very unfair since my daughter cares about her grades). They worry too much about school uniforms instead of having the girls confortable to learn. The plus side: Love the office staff, the tradition, the all girl environment, love that it teaches organization skills, love the school building, love the juke box in the cafe,. I wish the school did better screening of students and teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

The education must be acceptable as my daughter has done very well here academically. However, this school has changed dramtically over the last few years. They appear to be accepting warm bodies to fill seats(pay the bills). There has never been a fist fight in history of this school. There was recently by two freshmen -over a boy. The girls(ALUMNUS CHILDREN) received detentions. I know first hand iN many other schools, these girls would have been suspended. THERE WAS A TIME IT MEANT SOMETHING TO ATTEND COR JESU. TODAY, PAY THE BILL AND STEP IN LINE. UNLESS YOU ARE THE OFFSPRING OF AN ALUMNUS THIS SCHOOL CATERS TO THE CHILDREN OF ALUMNI. IF YOU ARE NOT AN ALUM. DO NOT EXPECT ANY MUCH FOR YOUR $45,000 THE PRESIDENT IS OUT TO LUNCH! READ QUICKLY-CJA HAS THE POWER TO PULL THIS AND I WILL REPOST FOR A YEAR!!!
--Submitted by a parent

Cor Jesu is a wonderful, fun, challenging environment for students. I'm only a freshman, but since I've been there, I've never been happier! I feel challenged to learn and excited to take the opportunities given to me. The teachers and staff are wonderful, caring, generous, and challenging. The environment is comfortable and everyone is free to be themselves.
--Submitted by a student

While my daughter tested well on her Iowa entrance exams, we need CJA would challenge her academically. She is a very competitive, determined kid and while the school work certainly is difficult and the demands are 10x that of her private, Parish grade school, the rewards are already showing. Our daughter is more disciplined, organized and focused. She is surrounded by over-achieving kids who constantly push her competitive drive. While she is no where near the top of her class, she is reaching her own potential in many ways. While she did struggle as a freshman finding the right circle of friends, her sophomore year is much better already. Teachers are tough, but fair. Standards and expectations are Very high, not in verbal or written rules and regulations but by the self-determination and expectations of each student. This school has mastered the art of empowerment and giving girls self-confidence.
--Submitted by a parent

Cor Jesu is a great school! The girls grow both spiritually, academically, and physically. Being an all girls school allows the girls to focus on their school work, but still have time to have fun. They can be themself. The faculty and staff are wonderful and help the girls succeed in everything they do. There are many oppurtunities for the girls to be involved outside of school too. There is the Mexico mission trip and other service projects. They do numerous fundraisers to help charities around St. Louis and other countries as well. There is something for everyone at Cor Jesu. It is more of a family than a school. :)
--Submitted by a student

Our two daughters graduated from Cor Jesu Academy. Both were very successful in college due to the excellent academics at CJ. Cor Jesu was the perfect environment for our daughters. The community of Cor Jesu is better than family. God bless the faculty/staff/administration for guiding our daughters' education. Sharing the love of the heart of Christ.
--Submitted by Julie Connors, a parent

CJA is a great school academically and spiritually. My daughter just graduated and we both feel confident she is ready to meet the challenge of college. Great school and home!
--Submitted by Joanne Martin, a parent

Cor Jesu is one of the greatest schools in the world. My daughter has never felt more welcome, more at home, or happier in any school she's ever been in. Cor Jesu is more than just her school, it's her family. She is so happy there and has made so many friends. The academics are of highest quality, and there is always some one around to help.