St. Leo the Great Elementary School

This school weighs a test with the same value as a homework assignment ex: If you take a test worth 100 pts and receive an "A" and then do a homework assignment worth 5 pts and receive an "F" then your grade average is a "C". Not a good idea. If you are not in the "Click" at this school forget about it. If you want drama be a part of the PTU, gossip, gossip, gossip. The older members want to hold onto positions like its the presendential race. They are not open to new ideas however pretend to ask for help...Trust me they dont want help from anyone.
--Submitted by a parent

All of my children have attended Leo's and we still have one daughter there.We are proud of their success and are very grateful for the care and attention received from all of the teachers, as well as the principal. I find that those who complain the most are the ones who don't get their way. Education is what you make of it. Start showing support to those people who make a difference in your child's life. Chances are your problems will follow you at a new school. We are very pleased with St. Leo's and recommend it to all.
--Submitted by a parent

The principal is not handling discipline problems effectively. The students are not being taught everything they need to know. My children were behind when we transferred to a new school. Don't waste your money!!
--Submitted by a parent

plain disappointing. principal and/or staff does not respond to reasonable requests (i.e request for school records). definately not worth the tuition.
--Submitted by a parent

I have read the above comments. My son is on his 2nd year ( 4th grade here) and I am not impressed with the value of education he is receiving , or the treatment towards parents that have vouchers. I feel as if I am back in Highschool with the drama and the issues with money ( fundraisers, funds, mass participation) they treat the parents as we are the children as well...no respect. VERY unprofessional. I do so believe that GOD see's all, I just keep praying.
--Submitted by a parent

My child will be starting her third year here. I would agree on the hidden costs above what the outrageous tuition is already. This is her last year there and I will be finding a home outside of Cleveland. For as much as everyone pays for tuition-almost $4000 per child, there is no need for the $3000 in gift certs which you have to pay $300 if you dont sell, along with Pick 40, etc. Overall it is an ok school since there isn't many other choices for Cleveland in that area.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is very cocky, go along with what ever we say with no questions asked or (parents may be invited to place thier child or children in another school) that is right off the registration agreement paragraph 1. and now they are making families buy $3000.00 in certificates, above $3925 in tuition, they claim that it dosnt cost you anything to participate, but it dose how many people pay for everything with credit cards that give cash back or earn credit for college, now u have to use thier certificates or pay them $300.00cash, that dose cost you, first there was the pick40 and now certificates when will the greed ever end, i think they should stop lying about not having airconditioning if u look upon the roof there is one above every classroom just to cheap to use it let the children sweat because its all about the money.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is just okay. The teachers could use a bit of training in dealing with a variety of student personalities. The pastor is like a dictator. Very unlike the Christian tradtion this school is supposed to value. I'm very glad this is my child's last year here. I'm hoping to find better success in high school. Unfortunately, there are no real choices in this area, so if you are looking for a good school, you may have to go outside of this area to find one. Good luck
--Submitted by a parent

Overall, I had a good experience as a student at St. Leo the Great while I attended the school. All of the teachers that I had were kind and helpful, and always knew how to engage their students. Many of the teachers that I had, especially in the junior high, are still teaching and I know that they are very qualified for their jobs. The administration is very good as well and I experienced the same while I attended there. The extracurricular activities are also very good for the students, especially the variety of sports programs. And the issue about having no air conditioning is not a very valid argument as most high schools in the area also do not have a/c. The children can handle school without any a/c as I did and still do today--it's not the end of the world.
--Submitted by a former student

St Leo's is a good school. Like all schools it has it's issues, however, overall my children are happy and are at or above average in most of their subjects. Most of the teachers are very caring and go out of their way to help. The principle is excellent as is the staff.
--Submitted by a parent