Our Lady of Grace School

The Vice Principal DID NOT WRITE that herself. She has better things to do to run a school. I a parent wrote it and everywhere people talk, if they don't like it there are plenty other schools. My sons have been there since grade K and will stay until Grade 8. I like the whole staff they are good to my children.
--Submitted by a parent

That review on April 2011 was probably written by the vice principal herself, I have not heard a single parent talking positively about her.
--Submitted by a parent

Shows improvement from last year. My kid is on Kindergarten & this is Year #3 at OLG. Pros: Diverse classroom curriculum. Lots of homework. Staff well organized in the morning for taking in the kids. Feedback on kid's progress by chatting w/ the teacher in the morning. Computers available in each classroom for the students in all grades. Broadcast System that places calls to inform of closings or activities. Diverse cultural and ethnic environment. Good balance b/n school and religion. Cons: Not to happy about their explanation of the nurse's shift being only part-time because of some law. Law or no law, fact remains that a nurse is only present part-time. OLG has a very close relationship with the town's Law Enforcement & First Responders, so that's what keeps me at ease for now... Overall; I'm very happy with the school and my child's progress. I recommend the school to friends and family.
--Submitted by a parent

We were hesitant in enrolling our children at OLG, having come from a Montessori school for 3 years, however, this has been on of the smartest education decision we've made. The teachers we had in 1st and 2nd grade, were great, the curriculm is excellent and they have the right balance between church & school life. Father Peter is very hands on with all the childrens activities. There are so many opportunties for parents to be involved and spend quality time with the kids in a fun, loving and educational environment. I am proud to recommend Our Lady of Grace to my colleagues, friends and family and we have nothing but great things to say about the school. The children indeed get a quality education and the school is very much into doing things together as a family.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my child's first year at OLG, however I am not very pleased with school.I had very high expectations about the school but my expectations were not met. The vice principal is rude, and very unprofessional. I cannot believe her lack of professionalism. Every morning, I drop my child at the school. She passes through the hallway where many parents are standing with their children. She walks by the children and their parents and til this day she has never said a 'Good Morning'. She will laugh and talk to the school faculty but completly ignores the parents and the kids. She should set the example for everyone else, that is why she holds the position in the school. I am not the only parent that has noticed because other parents have noticed the same. On the other hand, Father Peter is the best!!!
--Submitted by a parent

OLG has shown lots of improvement from last year. The new teachers that came into the upper grades were a huge help. They pushed the children to learn and they actually did work. Finishing the book shouldn't be what is important. It should be mastering the work so they can retain the information- not simply be pushed on the subject.
--Submitted by a parent

School year 2008-2009, my son's class did not finish all chapters in any subject. We are advised that unfinished chapters will be part of next year's program. They collected tution fee for the year to cover the entire text book, not some of it and now.... At least in public schools they finish all the chapters. Now if my child goes from OLG to public school, he will be at a loss as he did not learn all the chapters during the school year. Way to Go OLG, Way to go downhill!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

This school helped me reach my full potential . I went from D's to A's.
--Submitted by a student

It seems the principal and parish priest only want parents help for money, other donations and special events. When it comes to the classrooms parents are expected to 'mind their own business.' Many teachers seem unhappy and it affects the classrooms, including how children treat each other. There is very little hands-on learning even in the lower grades, just work books and work sheets. Office staff is kind but even the simplest of procedures seems to be disorganized. Many times it seems like the 'right hand' doesn't know what the 'left hand' is doing. Even notes that go home and are signed by the principal are confusing or leave out important information, so parents have to ask the teachers a lot of questions about school events or procedures.
--Submitted by a parent

some of the kids are nice but they are rude. they make fun for the most ridiculos reasons. some teachers are ignorant, but the system this year has gotton alot better. OLG Royals lets go
--Submitted by a parent