St. Clare School

I have to write a rebuttal to the post of the person whose started 6th grade. I don't know if you read the website or check your child's folder however all PTA events are posted on website (check calendar for all events) plus flyers are always sent home. The PTA does a lot to help this school and should be commended for their commitment and time. Feedback on child's progress - that is odd because my child needed help with reading and math and I was sent home a letter indicating this. I have been invited to many workshops for this special reading and math. Maybe you need to be more proactive in your child's education!
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter started attending St. Clare's in 6th grade. She was in Public School before this. I sent her to this school because the middle schools in my area had bad reputations. I must say my expectations for this school was higher. Considering the intuition I am paying for this school, I don't feel I am getting my moneys worth. The academics being taught isn't too much different than public school. I actually had better communication with the teachers and her old public school. The parents never get any feedback about the progress of there children unless they are failing. This is a very re-active approach to education. I never hear about the parents association. I rarely hear about events or workshops being offered. I'm not sure what the parent association does other than collect fees. The only noticeable is that the children are well behaved. That is only the real difference between Catholic and Public School. My recommendation would be to keep your child in Public school. The difference isn't too great.
—Submitted by a parent

My son is doing very well at St Clare's because of talented and caring teachers. The teachers here are unbiased and focused on helping children learn.
—Submitted by a parent

The school has gone down terribly since the loss of the Sisters Oblates to the Blessed Trinity. The discipline, the religious atmosphere and respect have all but diminished. The Sisters were there over 40 years and Saint Clare was one of or the best school in the Archdiocese. However, thanks to Father Guarnieri, he threw them out and now we see the results. It is nice to know that he is FINALLY leaving himself also. About time

This school is a joke. my daughter attended the school for a year and was bullied from october to April. I tried to report it to the school and the principal wouldnt hear anything about it. defending the other child because she was in the school from the beginning. And I had proof of the bullying. My daughter was depressed and miserable and to find out the other child has bullied other students but the parents never said a word. When I called to find out how to register my child the secretary asked me my name i told her my first and she wanted my last, when i told her my last name she told me to come in person. I told her I just wanted to know tuition price and other info. And she said NO and wanted to see me in person. But the school treated me and my daughter like second class citizens. The principle hides behind the door all day and refused to meet with me regarding the bullying. And the priest also. the even threatened to call ACS on me when the other girl broke my childs ankle.Stating that my daughter was missing too many days, even though we had doctors notes and all.My daughter was on pain meds and also seeing a therapist.To sum it up DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO THIS SCHOOL!
—Submitted by a parent

St. Clare's School strives to respect all indiiduals who enter our doors. As the principal of the school, most parents know that they will be listened to with courtesy and respect if they approach us in a calm manner. The office phone rings from around 7 a.m. daily. Usually, the principal is the one who answers the phone at this time. The school Mathematics scores are up there with the higher performing Catholic schools. We have a wonderful mathematics teacher. Of course, we will always have students who struggle with school work. The teachers and administration strive to offer suggestions for their future success. High school acceptances and scholarships contribute to our reputation with fine Catholic high schools. We have also had acceptances at Bronx Science H.S. Education Through Music offers violin lessons to the children from grade 4 to 8. The choral program is magnificent. Our children learn music notation and theory. Call us and make an appointment to come in to see and hear what goes on at our wonderful Catholic educational setting! It is interesting to read unkind comments from anonymous persons.
—Submitted by a teacher

My son has been attending St Clares from PRE-K and is now in kindergarten, in my opinion the school could use much better communication. The school needs alot of mataince and with all the money we pay in tuition, the school should be upgraded. As far as the prinicpal, she does not know how to communicate with parents, she is rude and extremely rude. My son has had the pleasure of having two wonderful teachers that care about him and are committed to helping him in any areas he needs. I have expressed concerns regarding safety issues with the building and none of them have been met with any reassurance that my concerns are being heard. there are not too many options for schools in my area and public school is not an option for us.
—Submitted by a parent

I have had two children attend this school. They both attended from pre-k through 8th grade. It laid down a solid foundation for thier academic careers. One is now a Dean's list student at Fordham University, after getting all first honors througout high school. The other is a first honors student in Fordham Prep and awaiting his college acceptences.
—Submitted by a parent

Can't wait until my kids are out of this school or until they get a new principal!! Don't care about working parents-Christmas show (where they sing non Christmas songs) is on a Monday at 9am and 1pm, so working parents can't make it! Used to be a beautiful event on a Saturday, with a over the top Nativity Scene. They don't get taught a language or computers which are both important in high school. They tell you they do, but they don't kids go on the computer to play math games.They DO NOT PREPARE the students for high school. PTA is wonderful and do so much for the kids, but there is no teacher participation in the PTA ,it is all parents. They run great events and the kids have so much fun. If it wasn't for the PTA the school would be sunk. Because of location and friendship I continue to keep my children in this school.
—Submitted by a parent

St, Clare's is a great school with wonderful teachers. My daughter has been enrolled in this school since she was 3 and I would recommend St. Clare's to other parents.
—Submitted by a parent

Just graduated :) St. Clare's has improved throughout the years and they are changing a lot! In the 2011-2012 school year they will have more smart boards and a Spanish language class! SCS helped me and now i'm going to high school on a full scholarship!

My daughter has bee attending St. Clare's since early child hood. She is now in Kindergarten. She loves this school. She has learned a great deal. I am very satisfied with the knowledge and caring that the teachers have shown. There are many family functions run by the PTA which play a huge role in St. Clare. All together, no complaints.
—Submitted by a parent

My child just started this school and so far he has learned a great deal in such a short period. I am very pleased with the teacher and school thus far.
—Submitted by a parent

I am extremely happy wih my son' s education at St. Clare's. The principal and teachers are wonderful. They are truly dedicated professionals.
—Submitted by a parent

Good education, good family values. Only negative, the kids are behind in math starting in grade 6 until 8th, been this way for years.
—Submitted by a parent

I have three children attending St. Clare's and I am very proud and satisfied as to there performance in this great school.
—Submitted by a parent

my daughter really enjoys her school. the teachers have presented a good balance of challenges and review. The comments about the principle are spot on, but so are those about the PTA. Parents and teachers are involved and engaged in what is going on, funding is tight and what we don't pay in tuition (its crazy reasonable) is made up for in 'donations' for everything under the sun. There's basic extras (music, gym) but no early foreign language. Bathrooms are disturbingly old and battered but have been clean anytime i've seen them. I chose this school over the local public school because the st. clare kids do in 1st grade what the public school kids do in 2nd. Discipline has relaxed with the current principle and is going in the wrong direction but has not been a problem in the 4 years my daughter has attended.
—Submitted by a parent

My grandaughter just started pre-k and has learned an enormouse amount of work and discipline. The Christmas show was excellent and love the learning through music program - I would like to see more of that - every class played an instrument - so far, so good - I would love to see a language being taught as early as kindergarten

okay this school is great i ve been coming here for 9 years and i love it. The principal ah not that great like some of the parents said she leaves tthe school before where dismissed. I am on the basketball team there and is great other kids should be encouraged to join and if you dont make it just keep trying parents you should send your children here.
—Submitted by a student

This school did not prepare my child for high school at all. Save your money and send him to a different school. There were barely any extracurriculars or foreign languages.
—Submitted by a parent