Nativity School

We transfered our son here in 3rd grade and now he is entering 5th grade. He loves this school. He made friends easily the children were all very welcoming and accepting. The teachers and staff are excellent and the principal is phenomenal. They are all so committed to each child and treating your child as an individual with their own learning style and needs. The emphasis on global education is great, the map program as well. The art teacher is really great too. There is excellent parent involvment. We love Nativity!
--Submitted by a parent

When my children attended, Nativity was committed to educational excellence, being inclusive, giving back to the community, and helping every child succeed.
--Submitted by a parent

Incredible commitment to global education
--Submitted by a parent

Nativity School is a Catholic parish school. Many, but not all, of the students are Catholic and many live in Pleasant Ridge or close by. It is truly a community school, and our family appreciates the warmth and support of community. The academic performance of the students is consistently strong, year after year. The foreign exchange program is extraordinary. The kids learn firsthand about other people and places. Our children have visited Argentina, Mexico, and Finland. We have hosted a girl from Malaysia. An exchange with China is planned for this year. The school is supported solely through parish contributions and tuition paid by the parents. The art, music and phys ed departments are very good and a wide array of sports are offered.
--Submitted by a parent

After a move to the area Nativity was recommended to us. Everything seemed good with the school initially; the principal & teachers were very nice. Our child was enrolled in the school at the end of the month around the 22nd. I enrolled in the payment program & received the tuition letter on the 10th of the next month & to our surprise & aggravation our first payment was due on the 25th of the previous month, three days after our child started school! To add frustration I received an unprofessional phone call from the business manager chastising us for being late on a payment & stating that we needed to worry about our priorities. I was angry & disgusted by his tone & behavior on the phone; he was rude, unprofessional & condescending. The education piece of the school is acceptable, unlike the business side.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellant quality academics, well prepared for high school, wonderful music and art programs. Good variety of sports and inclusive of all talent levels. Unparalleled parental involvment. My oldest is getting married next year and wants to raise her children in this wonderful community and have her children attend Nativity school.
--Submitted by a parent

My children were well prepared for high school after having attending Nativity School. The 'extras' that make Nativity stand out are the map studies program, the student exchange program and the emphasis on the arts. The dedicated staff challenged each of my children to be the best person they could be. Nativity exceeded my expectations.
--Submitted by a parent

Nativity is an outstanding school that greatly prepared me for academic success throughout high school and college. The school community is warm, caring, and very involved. The principal is a great example for his staff in that he is concerned with each student's well-being. I could not have asked for a better experience in my nine years at Nativity, nor a more well-rounded education.
--Submitted by a former student

Nativity is home to an excellent staff of teachers and administrators.
--Submitted by a parent

Academically things seem ok but this school is very clickish. Everyone knows everyone and also knows everyone elses business. Parent involvement is encouraged as long as it does not challenge or question the system. If this happens your information is not kept confidential, it is obvious that everyone knows and they treat you accordingly. My child was ostracized by other children, seemingly at the instruction of some parents and it seems that the vision of a christ-like atmosophere disappears suddenly if you are not basking in the glory of the school. I think that it lacks confidentiality and that because alot of the staff and parents grew up togther or live in the same neighborhood they cannot seem to make up their own minds about you. They take a situation that may not have been glowing for the school and ostracize you and possibly your child because of it. Tread Carefully!
--Submitted by a parent