Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School

I couldn t agree more with some of the reviews on this page. The leadership at this school is extremely lacking. The curriculum is sub-par. My child left this school labeled an advanced student , only to find out once entering public school that he wasn t advanced at all and, in fact, was taught at below standard levels then what the public schools were even teaching. He has been struggling to keep up ever since. I can kick myself for not removing him sooner and for continuing to pay for this school as long as I did. IHM needs a serious personnel overhaul to keep up with the competition starting at the top. They are not preparing students correctly and there is no discipline in the classrooms to even promote a healthy learning environment. The principal does nothing to correct it except give you lip service. Oh and don t forget to ask about their theory of Discipline to discipleness -- here s where the real teaching comes in. The kids are called anti-disciples by the teachers when they misbehave! And this is the best you will get folks!
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This school has fallen well below expectations that I had for a school in the private sector. The teachers are not very experienced, with many having no prior teaching experience. There have been three principals in the past four years so, understandably, this probably has something to do with the calibur they can attract. The three principals that I've experienced at this school seem to be very nice, however, the lack of experience and leadership truly filters down on how the school is run and the demands that are placed on curriculum and dicipline in the classroom. I would not consider this an educational environment where children will reach their hgihest potential. While I had high hopes for this school, it has fallen way below expectations. If I had to make the decision for my kids all over again, I would not have chosen IHM. Take a look at the reviews that Notre Dame Elementary has received. There is a clear difference in schools. I've met Dr. Traynor and he is a true gem that they found. Strong leadership is very evident and it shows in the teachers and the students. Advice to parents --choose your schools very carefully as it's not so easy to change later on.
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I am extremely dissapointed with this school. I am an alumni of this school, and I can say that I do not believe IHM has helped me reach my full potential. As an accelerated learner, I did not receive enough challenges and school was very dull and boring. The elementary school here is adequate, but the middle school, to be frank, is horrendous. Very unorganized, and the teachers were not excellent. This school also is unwise in using funds. Most of the textbooks are old, and the desks are breaking. I have witnessed many chairs breaking off. And yet the school is spending thousands of dollars on technology such as SMARTboards and Ipads. Yes, these are nice and are a luxury, but not necessary. I also know that not all of the boards are used, because some teachers don't want them. Now, this is a Catholic School. The school is all talk and no show. They SAY they all these values, but the students are rude and rowdy. Bullying is everywhere. Even the teachers can be rude. A family member of mine visited once, and a teacher said to him "Get out, you don't belong here." The principal is also extremely incompetent and lacks control and discipline. I ABSOLUTELY DO NOT RECOMMEND this school.

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We recently transferred our children to this school and all I can say is that it is an amazing school. The Principal of the school may be young but she has completely transformed the school and is taking it to new heights. It used to have a reputation as stodgy and inflexible but the new Principal has made the school more open and accepting and we feel comfortable and happy knowing our children are being educated in such an environment. To the previous posters complaining about bullying; guess what, it happens at every school and we are confident that the faculty and staff at IHM do their absolute best to remediate issues. We are looking forward to brining our youngest child into the school next year and know that she will be happy, safe and being education in a caring, Catholic community.
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