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The year my son spent at St. Joes in Kindergarten was the worst in our families life. We will never forget it. I could write 20 pages on the unbelieveable things that went on..... They make you feel like you're not even worthy to even be in their presence. I spent my childhood in catholic schools up north and they were the best. The only thing I wish is that they had in Athens is another Catholic school (and church for that matter) around for some competetion! Catholic schools up north are twice the caliber and HALF the price!?!
SJS has provided my children with an excellent, well-rounded education. We are a family of Hispanic descent and we have always be treated fairly by Mr. Yarnall and the entire staff of Saint Joseph. We have had a student in the middle school and he was overly prepared for high school. SJS is an excellent school and you cannot go wrong by sending your child to SJS.
I attended SJS all nine years. The middle school is a major problem. The teachers, with few exceptions, showed no enthusiasm to teach. Their method of teaching was to put on a video for most of the class period, and those who needed explanations were left to ask a student who understood the lesson. On the other extreme, a large group of students worked ahead so much they were months ahead of the pace of the teacher. There was no middle ground. The only reason I was prepared for high school is because I worked ahead on my own. The new principal's disciplinary system was biased & unfair, & I believe my racial status led to unfair treatment of myself and of my family from the principal. I'm sure that will receive many negations, but I know what I experienced. Please look at other options for your child.
St, Joseph prepared my children quite well for high shool. The teachers work hard for less pay because they love the school and the students. Yes, a gym would be an plus, but there are other more important things in creating a well rounded individual. The atmosphere is warm, loving, and accepting of differences. No school is perfect, but I have seen some parents assume that because they pay for the education, that their every whim should be immediately catered to. When this does not happen, then I have seen disgruntled parents who put down, deride, and abuse the reputation of the school and its teachers. St. Joseph gives the ITBS using norms set for the time period in which the test is given. I want to compare my child to others in the country rather than CRCT, which only judges whether GA standards are being met.
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