Christ Our King-Stella Maris School

My daughter has been attending COK since kindergarten and is now in the 7th grade. She has been very happy. Parents are very involved and I have been pleased with the President/Principal model.
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Our children have been students at COK-SM for 4 years. We are very happy with the education and Christian environment that has been provided. The family involvement is high. The academics are top-notch, and the ipad program really puts the school ahead of others , providing the kids with computer-experience they will need for the electronic world we are live in.
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My children love the "small" atmosphere at COK-SM-- enough kids to have several classes for each grade--and they love knowing who everyone is...the 4K program has fantastic and warm loving teachers. Both of my kids look forward to going to school every single day at COK-SM and we have found the school to be very enriching and rewarding for our entire family,
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Two of our children transferred from good public schools this year, primarily because we wanted a smaller school environment for our son. COK-SM has exceeded our expectations. Great, caring teachers, stellar curriculum, and supportive student community. Our children feel part of a wonderful community. Good extra curricular activities too. We are supporters of public school education, however for our son, it wasn't the best fit. We are so thankful to have made the change...even though it has been an adjustment in the short term.
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The school is using the new Vice President- Principal model and it is wonderful. All the current teachers are very responsive to parents and the students. The kids are happy. If a conflict arouses, it is handled appropriately. We are all excited for the new principal next year. I have two children in the school. One in the grammar school and one in the middle school. Both are learning so much and have a very challenging curriculum. Their work far exceeds the public school curriculum. The school is a "family" not just a place that my kids go to be baby-sat from 8am - 3pm.
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We are so proud to send our daughters to COK-SM. They nurture, support and push our girls to achieve their fullest potential. The Catholic values that we teach at home are reinforced at school. The teachers and administration are always available at any given time. We are so thankful to have institution as out neighborhood school.
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COKSM is a wonderful, academically strong, Christian based and family oriented school. I am so proud to have my daughter complete her 4th year at the school. The teachers are great and I feel the students are learning so much more than they would in the local public school system. The leadership is strong and parents are actively involved.
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Christ Our King - Stella Maris School is an exemplary catholic school, committed to it's students - teaching them both academics and christian values. Parents can rest assured that their children are receiving individualized instruction, spiritual development, and an awareness of the community and world around them. The teachers are top-notch, caring, and dedicated to the students, not just for one year, but for their entire COKSM journey. There is ample opportunity for parents to be involved, volunteering in the classroom or for school fundraisers.
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Christ Our King provides a wonderful Catholic education. The curriculum is challenging and the teachers do a great job including the fundamental aspects of Catholicism in their teaching.
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COK-SM school has been wonderful for my children. They have been there since preschool and are in middle school now. The teachers and staff are so friendly and helpful. There are many after school activities and sports available for the students to try. Parents are very involved; teachers are always willing to speak with parents who have questions or concerns. The iPad program for 5th-8th grade is helping students learn by staying up to date with technology and they will definitely benefit in high school and beyond from what (and how) they are learning now. The school is very welcoming and feels like family; it will be hard to say goodbye after 8th grade.
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Outstanding teachers provide our children with an amazing academic experience but always keep our Catholic faith at the forefront of learning and teaching them how to be respectful, faithful and kind individuals. The parent community is supportive and encourages involvement. The small size helps the children feel comfortable and safe.
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COK-SM has been a great experience for our 3 children. They have found a caring and catholic environment together with high academic standards. The school is moving in a great direction with the integration of the IB and iPad programs.
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COKSM is a wonderful school that provides an exceptional academic and Catholic education. We love the enthusiasm the teachers display in the classroom and the staff is so kind and helpful. The small classroom size gives each and every student the personal attention they need to learn, grow, and develop. Lastly, the iPad program the school implemented separates this school from the rest! It is amazing to see what the students can do and what they are learning with those devices. Our children started COKSM school when they were in 4K, we are still very happy after 7 great years, and look forward to more years to come.
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My husband and I have found that the strong emphasis on academics, in addition to the school's small size, provides an outstanding experience for our three children. The International Baccalaureate program has helped my middle schooler develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills he needs to participate effectively in today's world. It also has a wonderful HSA, which allows parents to contribute to the school in many different ways.
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My 2 children, my husband and all his siblings graduated from this school. Great then, great now. Excellent staff, faculty, and administration. If you want Catholic based education and excellent academic program this school is for you.
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The middle school has established a rigorous curriculum that is christian based. I have had 2 children go through the school. Both are doing exceptionally well in high school. I still have one child there and I am happy. Parent involvement is welcomed. The school community is wonderful.
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After years (6 total) patiently hoping for changes at COK-SM, we finally withdrew our 3 children. Not only did I discover they were (on average) 1-2 years behind the public school academics, they have found a vastly more christian atmosphere outside this catholic school. We still beat ourselves up over wasting more than 50k over those years they were enrolled in COK-SM. The school is run more by teachers, many of whom are still trapped in the educational methods they used 25 years ago. My children went from dreading another school day, to loving the learning process in the public system. Save your money!!!!
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My 5k son had a horrible experience at this school. I would not recommend this school to anyone!
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I currently have 1 child in middle school. He has made some great friends and is on the honor roll. I have 2 other children that have graduated from COK-SM - both have done well in Honors courses at the Catholic high school. No school is perfect, but information on courses, grades, homework and conduct is available to any parent that takes the time to go to the web-site and look it up.
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We have moved quite a bit and this is the third Catholic school our girls have been enrolled in. I have been extremely unhappy with this school and would not recommend it. The leadership of the church is horrendous and not child-friendly and the principal/vice principal have no authority whatsoever. Our middle school child had problems with being bullied, and nothing was done. As a 13 year Catholic alum, I was appalled at what types of behavior were allowed to continue. We had to pull our oldest out and put her in public school. Needs a major overhaul in leadership and the priest has been their entirely too long and needs to go!!!
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