St. Michael's has a well-rounded curriculum from Mathmatics to Latin. Children learn in smaller classrooms with teachers who are dedicated to education and the children they teach.
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
Our family is still experiencing a high from the beautiful graduation ceremony. It was a magical event. The headmaster's speech was eloquent and sensitive. The student and parent speeches were also excellent. Our only regret is that we did not come to this wonderful school sooner.
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Posted by a parent on 05/29/09
It is a very strong academic school. I've learned a lot while her, but there is a lot of bullying that the teachers don't seem to be aware of. The kids often curse and I've been punched before.
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Posted by a student on 05/14/09
This school offers a warm and welcoming community. I feel that the staff and parents work together as a team to support their students. My child actually stated to me that she was 'glad we sent her to this school because she feels smarter'. Even though it is demanding academically, she loves it! How
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Posted by a parent on 03/25/09
My two oldest children attended and graduated from St. Michael's. They were incredibly well-prepared for their honors high schools and often spoke of how well-prepared they were. My two youngest children are now students in the intermediate and middle school areas there. They are having wonderful
... Read more experiences learning with the dedicated teachers and community, and feel safe and accepted. I have found the teachers and staff to be helpful and personally connected to my children's needs and concerns. This is an active community that has many wonderful educational experiences and opportunities for families to become involved year after year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/19/09
When my child first attended this school we were delighted. However, within one year our experience with the school changed for the worse. At this school we found that academic excellence was stressed but not thoroughly supported. Inexperienced teachers were not given the tools they needed to succeed.
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Posted by a parent on 01/13/09
We are new to the school this year. We came from the public school sector. So far, I feel that we have made a great choice. Is it worth the money? You bet! I was not around for the turmoil mentioned in other reviews so I do not have a comparison to past years. I will say without a doubt that I am
... Read more quite pleased with the headmaster and his communication to parents. All the staff are well credentialed and devoted. I am very pleased with all the subjects that are offered. It is academically challenging and demanding. This is not the place for the average to below average student. There are high expectations for the students here for both acheivement and behavior. As a parent you must be ready to be supportive of this environment. I find it refreshing! My daughter is excited to go to school everyday! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/03/08
School year 2008 is going well. The turmoil noted by another parent has not been resolved, but the teachers, who are doing a great job, are hanging in there. There have been no open discussions with the autocratic rector or the board chair but a church parish is not a democracy. To date, this has not
... Read more changed the essential character of the school community. The classes, the teachers, the program, the campus, the extracurriculars are all top notch. Hopefully the headmaster will head off to greener pastures soon. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/24/08
Our child is just finishing Kindergarten this year, and it has been fantastic. Teacher is absolutely wonderful, and it's just been a great experience. However, the dissoluion of the parents' group and the resignation of a few key Board members is very troubling. There has been very little communication
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Posted by a parent on 05/27/08
Excellent school on all levels. Close-knit community with excellent parent involvement. Strong academic focus. Teachers and staff are all highly dedicated. You'll be impressed!
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English as Second Language
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Tucson schools — St Michael's Parish Day School is located at 602 N Wilmot Rd, Tucson AZ 85711. 602 N Wilmot Rd is in the Thunderbird Height/Wilmot Desert Estate neighborhood and 85711 ZIP code in Tucson, AZ St Michael's Parish Day School is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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