Unlike many Catholic schools, OLM has full-time specialists who assist kids with special needs. The large size also allows OLM to offer a bunch of extra stuff that we don't see elsewhere: band, drama, choir, and so forth. I notice that the reviews from students are very positive, which fits with my experience,
... Read more too. I've been involved with this school for more than ten years and love it! The school board is TERRIFIC, working hard each year to put together a budget that will keep our school in the black. So many Catholic schools have had to close due to low enrolment, but OLM has stayed strong, thank God. Go, bulldogs! Read less
Posted by a other on 07/20/09
I am currently a parent of a 1st grader and soon to be also a kindergarten parent for upcoming 09-10 school year. Academics are still strong and emphasized and most families are much involved with the OLM activities. We made great connections with other families who share the same common values of
... Read more accountability of students and parents, involved with their kids' academics and up bringing, and want the best for their children future. Drawbacks: NO gymnasium. The PTO is literally administered through the principal. Which makes NO sense at all. The parents who pay the tuition should have an unbiased PTO organization that should focus on the sole voice of the parents' input and concerns. PTO is like more of a formality. Administration: It is true what other parents have commented about prior. There is one hierarchy, the 'Principal' thats it. There needs to better communication! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/05/09
I'm currently in junior high at OLM. and I think this school...is absolutely amazing. my friends here...support me...in every way possible...as well as the teachers! the staff here...they're nice, and they're understanding. I'm in the 7th grade now. I'm in Mr. Mckeffery's homeroom. he's hilarious...btw.
... Read more 7th grade so far is a little hassle...because i just started...and were only halfway through the school year...but i know after a while...i'll get used to it...because...it's getting harder and harder to believe that with the help from my previous teachers, i'm actually in the 7th and 8th grade classrooms every morning at 8. i love this school, and next year in 8th grade...i will mis it when i graduate. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/11/08
I'm a parent at this school. One main reason why I send my son here (other daughter to follow) is the excellent academics and the attentive teachers in each grade as well as the strong sense of community, pride and parental volunteer support. It's important to note that although each class such as kindergarten
... Read more is large (over 50 students) the classes are divided into 2 separate sections (ie Kindergarten A and Kindergarten B (with a little more than 25 students per section) and 2 teachers assigned to each section (which makes 4 teachers for the kindergarten class). Special attention is provided to students with special needs under the recommendation of highly experienced staff. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/20/08
I truely agree with the Sept 16, 2008 comment. The school is run like a business now. The bottom line is $$$$. Unfortunately children that are slow will get left behind. Just too large of a student body. No matter how hard they try, they can't give the attention to the students who need the extra
... Read more help. Tutoring will cost you extra. Teachers are only following their boss. Can't blame them in this economy. Pretty soon I can't afford this school. I think the admin is unfriendly and needs to be revamped. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/23/08
currently, i'm an 8th grader at OLM. and i think the teacher are doing a great job of getting us ready for high school!! go shine 09!!!!`
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Posted by a student on 09/25/08
I agree with the comment on Aug 18, 2008. The class size is too big and some children can get left behind. The administration is looking more for dollars than for the well being and education of the students with the size of the classes. Parents are great and the school has great spirit. The teachers
... Read more are really good but I think it is very hard for them with so many students in one classroom. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/08
OLM is a very big school. Double grades. Tuition on the rise. Teachers are okay. Admin needs some work. I no longer park in their lot. My car was hit. Seen a few fender benders. Rather park on the street and walk my kids into the yard. I think they can use updated learning material. School is
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Posted by a parent on 08/18/08
This is an average school. Teachers are great but new administration seem to have a bigger concern with increasibg class sizes and generating money than improving the quality of the school.
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Posted by a parent on 06/12/08
I graduated OLM (Our Lady of Mercy) at 2007. The teacher quality here is great.OLM doesn't have teachers who just got teaching degrees and started teaching. The teachers here are well educated themselves. One of my favorite ones graduated from Berkely and another from Lowell. The bond that students create
... Read more here is irriplacable, no matter if it is a teacher or a group of friends. Their education prepared me for high school. I wasn't an honor student at OLM, just scratching 3rd honors a few times, but now I am a 4.0 student with high honors in my high school. The most important factor of all was not the education or the bonds, but what it was made to do, which is teach religion. Since this is a Catholic private school, OLM really did it's job, strengthening my relationship with God. Read less
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Daly City schools — Our Lady Of Mercy School is located at 7 Elmwood Dr, Daly City CA 94015. 7 Elmwood Dr is in the Westlake neighborhood and 94015 ZIP code in Daly City, CA The school district for Our Lady Of Mercy School is the Archdiocese San Francisco Off. Our Lady Of Mercy School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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