St. George Academy

After having my child at PS 40, I found the discipline and individual attention she receives at St. George to be rare and refreshing.
--Submitted by a parent

I decided to give this school another try however I just enrolled my child elsewhere. Yes there are some new teachers but you cant put a band aid on an open bleeding wound. Yes its nice to learn a second language but the core of insrtuction is in Ukrainian and as a Ukrainian parent, I need my child to learn English and to be taught in English. Classes are only small due to the lack of enrollment, nothing more. Yes the after school program and facilities are amazing but that shouldnt replace that a standard curriculum was missing in my child's class each year. Not one person can give you a straight answer and very willing to tell you what you want to hear.
--Submitted by a parent

Very small class size. Some have less than 8 children. Many new motivated teachers. Very nice facilities. Great after school program. I see the Ukrainian language taught as a plus since my child will then be able to understand other Slavic languages (like Russian). Always, first observe a class.
--Submitted by a parent

The small class size attracted me to ST G. However , going in I was aware of their traditional methods and that they were in the process of making many changes. The school offers large, clean space which includes a library, gym/auditorium, cafeteria and two playgrounds. Also music and art. Most catholic schools today cannot offer this. They also have a very well implemented afterschool program and many, many activities. This being said, I did have several issues with the pre k and K instruction and curriculum. I voiced my concerned and changes were made. The school enviornment is small, safe and everyone knows everyone! I do not want my children in a classroom with 20-30 kids as is the case in most schools. All of the students graduate from St George and attend the same high schools as other top notch rated schools.
--Submitted by a parent

First of all I have to agree with the other parent that posted 'sit in on a class', my wife & I made the same mistake and unfortunately our kids paid the price. We came to St George because of the very small class size and believed that our bright children would advanced quickly, however even the most advanced child becomes bored, angry and gives up from the lack of work in their grade. My children experienced very out of date instruction/curriuclum. I was also told that Ukrainian would be kept to a minimum but that too was false. On the upside the school does offer a quality after school program and other great activities. Our children will not be going back.
--Submitted by a parent

I brought my 2 children to St G b/c our parish school was closed. For the last 2 yrs I have watched both of my children digress drastically from a lack of quality, grade appropriate work, positive guidance and no preparation for the coming years. I found that the teachers in the lower and middle grades are very overwhelmed with their classes of 8-10 students. My biggest surprise was the lack of leadership and communication from the Principal and staff not to mention that Ukrainian is used greatlyl in my children's classes. Their grades were combined because there are not enough students to hold seperate grades. Come September my children will be attending a different school. Parents please sit in on a class prior to enrolling. Look at others schools.
--Submitted by a parent

I pulled my child out after one year. The entire year was a complete waste.. No work of any quality was done. I had to get a tutor just so my child could keep up in another school come Sept. Lower grades are combined and very poor quality curriculum and instruction.
--Submitted by a parent