St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School

This is a really bad school.it has alot of problems. For one. The teachers and coaches take favorite all the time. If your child doesn't do so well in either one of them, than they will be looked over quickly by the teachers and coaches. Another problem are the middle schoolers!! They cuss WAAY to much!! They also back talk the teachers a lot. I don't blame them the teachers over react for something as little as clicking a pen. The only reason I'm giving this school a star is because of the lower school program. It's very good!

My daughter goes to the daycare/preschool. She is a seedling. She loves going. right now she only goes 2x a week but we will be increasing that soon. Whenever we tell her that she will be going to school, her face lights up and she runs straight for her backpack. The teachers there are excelent. I was a little hesitant at first becasue her teacher mainly speaks spanish but the more she goes the happier she is at school. The administration there are fabulous. everyday they say "Hi' to my daughter and mom. They both feel very welcomed their. I would recommend this program to ANY parent looking to get their child a great pre-education. The fact that they offer spanish, art, dance and music classes at such a young age was VERY appealing to me.
—Submitted by a parent

My son has attended St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School for 4 years now. The principal has been negative and in my opinion, done little to improve the academics of the school. The administration is very disorganized. Announcements are sent out to parents with either half the information missing or incorrect information. There are a few really good teachers at SEAS, but as another reviewer said, there's a lot of re-teaching at home. Some of the teachers were fired after the principal finally heard all the complaints from the parents. Too bad the kids had to suffer for months with a teacher that wasn't teaching. Also, I'm all for discipline and being strict with the kids, but I think several of the teachers are just plain rude to the students AND the parents. Socially my son has enjoyed his friends and we have hesitated moving him to another school thinking that each year it might get better. We'll be reseraching St. Cecilia or John Paul II for our yournger kids. They have to be better than what we've experienced as SEAS.
—Submitted by a parent

regarding april 7th post- just give yourself more time to figure out the system,lol! been there done that! one year is not enough time to realize what is really going on here.
—Submitted by a parent

My children really enjoy SEAS Catholic School. They are challenged daily and look forward to going to class. This will be our third year at the School. I personally have found faculty to be helpful and attentive. I find that the parents really care about their kids and are involved with their children. We are looking forward to another successful year at SEAS and the new programs that are being developed/offered.
—Submitted by a parent

We love it here! Our daughter is about to finish Kindergarten and we will keep her at SEAS. If you are the kind of parent that likes to be involved in your childs education then you will love it here!
—Submitted by a parent

Glad I could help! I don't ever want another child to go through the kind of treatment my child went through. Told ya!

WE recently moved to the Houston area, and were on the look out to find a good catholic school as we believe in the catholoc school system. After reading all the reviews that I could find I decided to still give them a chance an called them up to inquired more information about the school. I have to say that all the reviews about them being rude where actually true. From the very begining when the lady answer the phhone until she finally hang up on me, she was plain rude. After going through that I did not need to hear anything else. Anybody thinking about joining this school should think about twice.

We are in our second year at SEAS and our first year in middle school. It seems like all the accountability is on the students not the teachers??? How can they make a final worth 2 test grades, covers all the material taught for a semester, and NOT be required to write REVIEWS!!! Conferences seems to be a listing of what is wrong with my child, who was a GT kid in CyFair, with NO learning disabilities. I'm all for holding them accountable, but teach them some skills, PLEASE. I would do it myself but no one will communicate with me and there is limited information on teacher websites. The social life is great and it is a safe place, but will the skills be there for high school??? Any advice?
—Submitted by a parent

I have to say it is a wonderful school. The children are being taught to become good catholic role models and functioning members in society. Isn't that the point of a catholic education? Also would you rather your principal be competent or smile more. just saying.

I am a parent of a child that attends SEAS. I was shocked when the counselor told me that my child was average and that I should not expect them to reach above average status. I would have thought that the school would want everyone to reach above average status...they tend to have goals for parents, (raising money, contributions) but I would like to know what their goals are for the students. And one last comment to the principle, the next time a parent crosses your path, SAY HELLO AND SMILE!!! We pay your salary and keep the school going. We would appreciate the courtesy!
—Submitted by a parent

I am teacher and removed my child from public school due to the extreme drugs, gangs, and sex going on. When I enrolled my child at SEAS I truly believe I was in the right but lately I'm an no longer sure. The teachers seem to extremely demanding on the students, (lots of teaching done at home). There is a big lack of communication between school activties and parents. As a parent you are constatnly asked for money, beyond the tution. I will keep my son enrolled there becuase local public schools cannot offer a safe environment. I have heard many parents complain, about admin and yes they are rude.
—Submitted by a parent

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton has been part of my life since I was 4 years old, and continues to be even in my high school career. During my years there, I was blessed to find friends that will be with me for the rest of my life. SEAS truly instills the idea of 'family' inside each one of the students, and for me, that was an important part of growing up. Regarding the academics, the school does have both strong and weak points; but, I can imagine that this is common in most schools. After graduating, I attended a College Preparatory High School, and felt extremely prepared, and was placed in almost all honors classes. I do have to say that the English program is one of their weakest, but I quickly recovered in high school thanks to the organization and study skills, and the love of learning instilled in me.
—Submitted by a student

This is a great school to protect your child from the public school negatives, however they lack a strong academic program and the teachers lack the ability to get the job done especially on the jr. high level in preparation for high school. The staff and principal is more interested in the moral fiber of the school than core subject training. If your child is a self starter and highly driven with natural academic talent they will succeed at seas....if not, don't expect the staff to give additional help or tutoring. An average student at seas is looked over quickly. Staff is looking for star students to boost their reputation. I don't regret sending my child to seas...they are protective and teach moral and ethical behavior.
—Submitted by a parent

Some of the teachers here do not know how to treat parents. They are rude and ugly! And the principal does nothing about it! The school does have a great academic program for junior high but the some of the staff needs to be schooled on how to talk to parents!
—Submitted by a parent

I have worked with many different schools, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School is among the best! I am impressed with the administration, teachers, students and parents. They truly do educate the entire child, spiritually and academically. The students are polite - they hold doors open for you, smile and say hi when they pass you and always seem to be happy to be there. This is a great school and I would recommend anyone sending their child here!

This school has an amazing academic programs! My son graduated from here with a scholarship to Strake Jesuit!
—Submitted by a parent

I totally agree that this school has ridiculous rules that are too over protective. And if i do really try to look back in my mind and see what i have learned i go blank. Because i cant find anything that i have learned so far through this year. They dont have their own gym, or their own stage, or their own locker room, or their own field. And the teachers at seas treat you very rudely. But the thing that bothers me the most is the language that has been spoken in this school. I have been to a public school before and in this school the students here cuss more then the students that have been to the public school i've been to. And sadly the teachers dont do anything about it. I would suggest not to bring your child to this school!
—Submitted by a student

They have very little extracurricular activites and is very very unorganized,that includes staff school and the education, and the carpool pick up
—Submitted by a student

I had a child recently go for many years to SEAS. I would totally agree with the July 22 posting. Some of the teachers are rude and there is a lot of political posturing by some of the upper staff. In 4th and 5th grades, my child and other students were not current with where they needed to be in Math. The principle stepped in to teach the math class during the last month to help the kids catch up. SEAS is made up 100% of women. I am not a chauvinist but find that this private school cannot pay its teachers enough to compete with a good public school. If you want a private school look at spending $ 10,000 or more per year to get a better education. With this being a Catholic school it would be more prudent to have the parish priests involved.
—Submitted by a parent