The school is great. The teachers value all of the students. It is a family atmosphere that is warm and accepting. The grading standards are higher than public school. They start division in 2nd grade. It is great to see all of the parents at school supporting the school, the students, and each
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Posted by a parent on 10/27/09
I have two children at this school. They started at kindegarten. I sincerely believe that this school has the administration, the staff, the teachers, the parents and two parishes on the same page. This is a very difficult task to manage. I understand that everyone does not always agree but they
... Read more compromise and implement the best environment for the children to learn first and foremost the academics and right next to that the Christian values that give these children a great foundation in which to grow. I have not encountered any establishment that takes their role more seriously than St Josephs Catholic School. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/26/09
This is an excellent school! The new principal values Catholic education and is strengthening the curriculum in all areas. My children are happy, getting a great education and learning the importance of Christian values in this family-oriented school environment. The teachers and staff really care.
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Posted by a parent on 05/15/09
Money hungry. It seems the price keeps going up and up. This school provided decent education, but the constant money gulping needs to stop.
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Posted by a student on 05/14/09
This is the best school! We drive 30 minutes every day to and from to get there..my children couldn't be happier!
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Posted by a other on 03/03/09
My son has been attending St. Joseph Parish school since pre-school and is now in fifth grade. I have to say that there are certainly pluses at this school but they are not academic. The education is no better than public! It is simply public school education with uniforms and church.
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Posted by a parent on 11/21/08
Every school has it's challenges but this school is wonderful, reinforcing behaviors and values that are in our home and creating an 'extended family' in the community.
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Posted by a parent on 04/28/08
My two children attended St. Joseph's Preschool. My children LOVED it! The teachers are wonderful!! They provided the very BEST education and care. The Christmas Program was unbelieveable and absolutly adorable. We unfortunatly had to relocate from Auburn. I am most sad because my youngest child didn't
... Read more get to attend St. Joseph's Preschool. We moved to Southern California in a upscale beach city. My children now attend school here, two of which attend preschool. The schools here are supposed to be the best in the state and country. The schools here no where compare to St. Joseph's! St. Joseph's Preschool is the VERY BEST!!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/22/08
Saint Joseph's provides a quality education to my two children while reinforcing christian principles and providing my children with a foundation in my religion.
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Posted by a parent on 01/23/08
I have had 1 graduate and 3 students attend this school. The school is excellent! My graduate went on to Catholic high school and improved her GPA to 3.8. Yes, all schools have their issues, but the care of the teachers is excellent. They communicate with families weekly, good or bad. More importantly,
... Read more they learn the value of treating others the way they would like to be treated. I love this school! Read less
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Auburn schools — St Joseph Parish School is located at 11610 Atwood Rd, Auburn CA 95603. 11610 Atwood Rd is in the 95603 ZIP code in Auburn, CA The school district for St Joseph Parish School is the Diocese Of Sacramento Education Off. St Joseph Parish School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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