St. Thomas Regional School

Hello, I would say that St. Thomas is a great school, especially for young students. My son had the oppertunity to go to this school for 2 years k and 1st grade. Unfortunately I have more children going to school now and can not afford to send them there, however what my son learned there was a strong study habit and great disipline. When he had to go to public school this year he wa shocked how the kids behaved recless and unorganized. They had nothing for homework. My sone did his homework in less than 2 min. The level of the work he was doing in school in second grade was already taught to him in !st. grade in St. Thomas.He excels above his fellow students now in public school and I have to go online to find challenging work.Wish I could send them all there.
--Submitted by a parent

The school needs an overhaul....including all the interrelated staff and faculty! The principal is more concerned with how she looks than moving the school forward. She dictates rather than directs and leads.
--Submitted by a parent

I have nothing but good things to say about st.Thomas school.I have twin boys in the first grade and was worrried when they began kindergartin last year that there was only one classroom that they would not be treated as individuals or that they would totally seperate them. I have worried for nothing-they treat the boys as individuals and seperate their seats, yet still let them do many things together.One of the boys was sick for most of last year and part of this year-he is great now,but when we were going through this hard time, miss colagiovanni and especially the principal mrs dimuccio were extremly patient,accomadating and helpful during this horrible time-people always told me never to put the kids in catholic school because you'll end up paying a tutor-they don't give extra help-so untrue-my son practically had his own literacy coach and is now doig great-i totally recommend
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter, a 6th grader, is just completing her first year at St. Thomas. This is the third Catholic school that she has attended, and it is, by far, the best school for her needs. The teachers are supportive and encourage her to work to her best potential. The principal maintains discipline at all times. My daughter has wonderful classmates, who come from varied socio-economic backgrounds. I love this school and only wish we had found it earlier.
--Submitted by a parent

I find that St. Thomas Regional school is below average since they do not teach the children how to use a library or have a computer lab for the students. These are important tools for the future of our children. The school need to step into the 21st century.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a seventh grader at St Thomas School, and I have enjoyed my time there every since first grade, when I came there first. The teachers are amazing, I have lots of friends, and St Thomas School is a great atmosphere.
--Submitted by a student

im a student at st.thomas regional and i have to say that the teachers are extremely encouraging and make learning fun. i would recomend sending your child here. The students are very friendly here.
--Submitted by a student

I am very happy to work the extra hours to have my kids go to St Thomas. I see what the kids are learning. I also see that the kids are still innocent, they are not caught up in so much of the nonsense of our society. They can still be children. The culture of the school takes out the stigma of the haves vs the have nots. My kids have friends that their parents are, doctors, teachers, lawyers and that does not come into play with any of the kids. The Principal is aware of what is going on with every child. She makes sure that all the kids get the encouragement they need, without coddling the kids. Reassurance is consistently given. I recommend the school.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a parent of two young children at St. Thomas, I am estatic how my kids do at school. They are learning, my kids want to be challenged to learn more of the hows and whys. Since they are younger, I want them to have to have basics in math, english, and science. In the morning they can't wait to get to school, and when they get home they get their snack and get their homework done. I have noticed a few kids that misbehave. Their parents work in the public schools systems. These parents are also the first to say the school is too strict. Discipline is needed in a learning enviornment, one very important reason my kids do not attend public school. I take it as a compliment to have public school teachers kids in the school. There parents know there coworker's are doing a poor job!
--Submitted by a parent

I cannot tell you how much I think positively about St. Thomas Regional School, it's administration, teachers and staff. My son was a student there for 6th, 7th and 8th grade, and let me tell you ~~ we never had such wonderful and enjoyable experiences with a school. My son had attended public schools, and even though he did well and was always a good boy, when he transferred to this school, his whole attitude changed for the better. He totally enjoyed Dr. Lawson, Mrs. Colagovanni, Ms. Danesi, ( who has since married ), Mrs. DiMuccio, Sandy...everyone ! I also throughly love these people. They made me feel accepted, appreicated with parent input and I never once felt intimidated by them. They work so well with the students and the parents, how could anyone go wrong. I am so sorry that this school does not go through highschool.
--Submitted by a parent