St. Gabriel's Catholic School

We're proud, parent alumni's from St. Gabriel's Catholic Elementary School. We now have two girls who are graduates and because of the education, spiritual guidance, and support of past principal and teachers, they've become successful individuals in our society. They've learned how to reach out to others because of St. Gabriels outreach to the community. They have a deep spiritual life because of their weekly masses and the Christian influence in their education and have been successful in their academics due to staff support and challenging course work.
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When our family moved to Austin a little over two years ago, my husband and I knew as soon as we walked through the doors that St. Gabriel's was the right school for us. Since then it has exceeded our expectations for our three children. It is a true gift to have an environment that meets all of our children's needs (including a son with dyslexia) in an environment that is both academically challenging and nurturing at the same time. We have found a close-knit and caring community not only for our children, but for our whole family.
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We are very happy with our choice to move to St. Gabriels's from another Catholic school in Austin. The quality of the curriculum and the strength of the faculty have provided excellent learning opportunities and challenges for my child. The sense of community and the friendliness of the students have also proven beneficial for the transition. I would definitely recommend the school.
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We wanted a school where our children would thrive and we found that through St. Gabriel's Catholic School. We have two children who have both been enrolled at the school since PK. We have now been at the school for seven years and are overwhelmed by the wonderful community of families, faculty and staff. We are blessed to have found a wonderful environment for our entire family.
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One of the best decisions we ever made was to send our children to St. Gabriel's. Having a Master's in Educational Curriculum and Instruction, I knew what I was looking for in a school. St. Gabriel's really fit the bill. The first thing I noticed were the smiling faces of the children when I entered the building. I knew it was a happy place. The atmosphere is such a welcoming one. Not only is the curriculum impressive, the teachers really know each child individually. My children feel the love that the teachers have for them and that is crucial to making them successful in their studies. The administration is truly an amazing group that has done such a wonderful job in making St. Gabriel's the exceptional place it is today. The children are well mannered, intellegient, and kind people who know the importance of their faith in their every day lives. Students even take part in community service projects. St. Gabriel's knows that in addition to academics, the development of the whole person is necessary for each child to flourish in life. St. Gabriel's Catholic School is the total package.
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A class act. We greatly appreciate the school's focus on the development of the whole person. Students, parents, teachers and administrators are respectful and optimistic. One can feel the positive energy and sense of community upon entering through the front doors. We feel blessed to be a part of the Saint Gabriel's community.
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Tessa and I moved to Austint in 2003 with Alec who was 10 and Avery who was pre-k. Most people look for neighborhoods they like and we were no different but we also had heard about St Gabriel's school and knew we wanted our boys to go there. We placed our name on the waiting list and were accepted not knowing anything about the school but their reputation as an excellent school. We were not disappointed in any area, from academics to athletics to religion St Gabriel's has exceeded all our expectation and then some. We have seen our boys developed into very fine young men both academically and spiritually and we owe a lot of that To the quality of the faculty and staff at St Gabriel's. When Alec graduated from St Gabriel's he could have gone to any high school in Austin because he was so prepared and he chose St Michael's another excellent private school. Teachers at all the schools love to have kids from St Gabriel's because they are so prepared for the next level. I would never hesitate to recommend St Gabriel's to any family who are seeking the best for their child because I truly believe it is the best. Ron and Tessa lewis
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Challenging Curriculum and Nurturing Environment at SGCS. We've had our two daughters in the school since PreK. They are now in 3rd and 4th. We knew we wanted a Catholic school and are so pleased that the academic environment and social environment is healthy and challenging. We are very pleased with the new Head of School, Mr. Balak and the staff and administrators he has hired. The school has really "grown up" over the last three years and has lost a lot of those "young school" growing pains. I'm especially pleased "special" areas of the curriculum such as art, science, computers, library, music and PE. I'm also impressed with the amount of writing my kids are required to do across the whole curriculum.
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St. Gabriel's has been the most outstanding experience for our family! We have two children -- one in 7th and one in 1st grade. I can not say enough about how the whole community (leadership, teachers, parents) overflows with a sincere love of children and the genuine passion for helping each child to be the best of themselves to grow, to learn, to lead, to serve. The academics have been wonderfully challenging, and my son, now in the 7th grade is among the many in his class that were invited to participate in taking the SAT as a 7th grader. This is part of the Duke Tips program and is an honor that comes from placing in the 95th percentile in the nation in at least one subject. My daughter was a little bit shy when she started in preK but now, as a 1st grader she has the confidence to stand in front of the entire lower school and speak into a microphone. This is a place that does not just move students through from worksheet to standardized test. This is a place that nurtures, supports, encourages, and teaches children to love learning and to find their own way to shine. I highly recommend St. Gabriel's for its uplifting community, academic achievement and value formation.
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Highly recommended school. In 2008, my wife and I informally interviewed about a dozen parents who have kids attending St. Gabriel's and we toured the campus 3 times. After further research, we moved from the NW Austin Arboretum area in 2009 and moved to the West side so that our children could conveniently attend this specific school. Big validator the past 2 years: our two boys smile going to school and smile as pick them up. Both boys are thriving, academically and socially. St. Gabriel's certainly delivers an academic advantage, actively presents virtue as a cornerstone, and calls each student to lead. While school administrators are positively engaged, the parents of St. Gabriel's deliver the solid foundation. From there, St. Gabriel's attracts and retains the highest quality faculty and maintains a very low teacher to student ratio. Having a choice, my wife and I choose St. Gabriel's Catholic School. Giving back, we accept every volunteer opportunity at this fine academic school.
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