St. Mary's has a solid academic program. We have been at the school for 5 years and the International Baccalaureate program is exceptional, incorporating global culture, enrichment, exploratory classes, foreign language, Masters of Math and healthy lunch programs. The teachers are wonderful and the
... Read more class sizes are small. The parent community is involved and friendly. Academically SMAA is the Crown Jewel of the OC. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/07/09
Very happy with St Mary's. Have been there for 3 years and feel that my kids are receiving a great education in a wonderful and safe environment. The extended care is wonderful and nothing like the YMCA.
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
We have just begun our second year at St. Mary's, and the excitement and positive spirit on campus is even more palpable than it was last year. Children (incuding ours) are happy and eager to learn, and as parents we are thrilled with the new math program and the arrival of a master math specialist
... Read more in the Middle School. State of the art educational technology in the form of interactive whiteboards has been installed in classrooms, and Mandarin Chinese has been added to the curriculum. Last but not least, the school has also partnered with a wonderful, health conscious lunch provider. Hooray! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/14/09
Totally agree with the 'bells and whistles' and the 'lack of leadership'. There are some nice teachers, but the administration is useless. Have no discipline enforcement and would not deal with bullies. Academics are mediocre. The math is pathetic. Being there, done that, pulled the children out. Total
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Posted by a parent on 09/10/09
SMAA has an impeccable academic program that instills the love of learn in its students. Our family has been very happy with the rigorous and global education at this fantastic school! One of the top schools in OC! This school is definitely the best kept secret.
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Posted by a parent on 09/09/09
We've been at St. Mary's for more than 10 years with three children. The new headmaster, John O'Brien, is tremendously regarded in his field and he has recruited top-notch faculty and academic leadership. The school is clearly on a strong path for the future and has a renewed culture respecting parental
... Read more input and involvement. He has been bold enough to make changes where they were needed but he did so with the time and perspective due to make the right decision. A huge improvement from previous leadership. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/02/09
With regards to the critical reviews, I'm afraid the new headmaster is doing the best he can but it's nowhere near 'gettting what you pay for' I to have been there for many years but we are moving on this year. I gave the new guy a chance to change and we got a lot of promises but nothing concrete. Have
... Read more you ERB scores checked by a reliable source and then write another review. And make sure you get all pages of the ERB results, you may have to ask for the last page, they don't volunteer it... I wonder why? Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/17/09
St. Mary's has a solid academic program. As the only International Baccalaureate elementary school in the Orange County area, the curriculum incorporates a global perspective which is so important for our children these days. The class sizes are small (14 in my daughter's 1st grade class), the teachers
... Read more are wonderful and there are numerous enrichment and exploratory classes. In addition, the parent community is very involved and friendly. Academically and socially, St. Mary's offers the most well rounded education and the kids at the school are a true testament to this. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/12/09
the critical reviews of the school are outdated and obsolete. The school has a new headmaster who is fantastic. My son has been at the school for 6 years and my daughter for 3. I could not be any happier. Yes it is expensive but you get what you pay for. My children are challenged and motivated. I am
... Read more not exaggerating when I say they love school and always have a smile when i pick them up. How many kids say they love school? Mine do and that is because of the wonderful environment at St. Marys! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/04/09
this school has an amazing early childhood program. The jr. Kindergarten staff is excellent, the program is academic and developmental making it very well balanced. The kids are challenged, stimulated and feel so loved at the same time.
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Aliso Viejo schools — St Mary's - All Angels School is located at 7 Pursuit, Aliso Viejo CA 92656. 7 Pursuit is in the 92656 ZIP code in Aliso Viejo, CA St Mary's - All Angels School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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