Blessed Sacrament School

I loved this school my daughter has been going there since K-5. I think all the parents are nice. The only problem i have is the price i am a single parent and can not afford it anymore, also i have an issue with there not being some kind of tutoring system. When i tried to get my child assistance i had to pay addtional fee's. I feel this is a great school but it is not so great for a one income family.
--Submitted by a parent

My child has attended this school for two years and loves it. There is great parent involvement at this school. I really don't care about the playground. That is not what I am sending my child to this school for. The Christian values alone are worth every penny. I think we need to get our priorities straight if we think the playground is the most important reason to send your child to a school. Actually, when we enrolled after being in kindergarten and first grade at a couple of the "better performing" public schools we were already behind when we entered! This school is ahead of the public schools in Charleston County and is a great school for your child.
--Submitted by a parent

First, I disagree with the reviewer who said the parents who have negative reviews of the school are "school jumpers". These parents had children in the school for 6 or 7 years, not at all jumping around. Second, I think the administration and many of the teachers treat the parents like second-class citizens. There is also very little communication between the parents and teachers. Often the parent is made to feel as if they are a burden to the teacher. Third, the class size on this site is completely off base. Many of the classes have more students than public school classes. Fourth, the students are far behind many school academically. They are not just behind other catholic and private schools, but several public schools as well! Finally, the discipline in this school is completely inconsistent. Some students get excessive "warnings" for their behaviors (sometimes harmful to other students), while others are immediately given punishment for first offense talking. I am extremely upset by the amount of money my family has spent at BSS that could have been better used in another school or even homeschooling!
--Submitted by a parent

My children attended BSS from K4-8th. The curriculum prepares them for high school. BSS is a Catholic school so the doctrine is Catholic - why would it be anything else? Non-Catholic classmates were not treated differently. Yes, it would be good to have had a fancy playground, but I prefer money spent on learning activities, not playground equipment. I do understand that there are plans to upgrade the playground. Just a note about academic testing - BSS administers the ITBS in September-October, so any score equal to the current grade is above average since the student is only weeks into that grade. As I read the reviews, there is one consistency - it appears that all of the negative reviews come from parents who are 'school jumpers' (i.e., BSS was not the first school in which their children had been enrolled!). BSS offers consistency - in academics, discipline, and respect.
--Submitted by a parent

My son gos to BSS and loves it! His teachers are wonderful! They are not only concerned with academics and religious education, they are also very concerned with character development. Personal responsibility and ettiquette are addressed in all of their activities. The overall climate of the school is warm, thoughtful, and caring. I am very confused and disheartened to read some of the negative reviews posted on this site. I have never experienced anything negative about this school. The parents in my son's class are a wonderful group of hard-working people - not snobby and certainly not competitive. I agree that the playground could use some extras, however; I provide a safe and fun play area at home and there are many public parks for outside fun! I would not weigh my decision on what the playground looks like. Visit the school and observe happy, well-mannered, bright children at work!
--Submitted by a parent

My two children attend this school, so I was deeply upset when I read the bad reviews. You should see this school for yourself. I visited 9 schools before settling on this one. The kids manners are wonderful and the kids are very happy and have a true love for life. Yes, they don't have a fancy playground but they play together. The classes are a little bigger than most schools but the kids do get one on one and if there is a problem with your child, you are addressed. My kids have flourshed greatly in the last three years. We are not catholic, but love the discipline. So, if you are looking for a school for your child, come and see the school for yourself! And the National testing scores are above average!
--Submitted by a parent

my daughter has attended bss for 3 yrs now and I am very happy, and proud to bring her to the school. Parents are very involved, as much as they want to be.Great Catholic school and allaround great school
--Submitted by a parent

My kids attended for 7 years and I should have pulled them sooner. Huge classes (larger then public school!) and you are a 2nd class citizen if you aren't catholic. It is very harsh and cold. I feel sorry for those kids every time I drive by and see them playing on the asphalt playground. This is not a nice place!
--Submitted by a parent

Pulled all of my children out after 6 years of hoping this school would improve. The standardized testing scores were low. The atmosphere is harsh and shaming. This children and parents are competitive and cruel.
--Submitted by a parent

All my children started in K5 at BSS and one finished 8th grade. Some teachers are very good, particularly in the first 4 to 5 years. In middle school is where you can see big problems with a couple of teachers, enough to ruin the school's reputation. There is no leadership. If you expect your children to do well, do your research first. After our experience, I would not recommend this school to anyone. You can find a better school and still participate in a good Catholic parish.
--Submitted by a parent