I am very sorry for the most recent review. It is my opinion, as an educator, that St. Philip offers an excellent Christian education with high academic standards. Yes, growth is coming! My wife, my children, and I look forward to the bright future!
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Posted by a parent on 05/29/09
The class size is very small at the school which is nice. Unfortunately we found that once we changed to public school our children had a very difficult time catching up on the learning to be equal with public standards. We heard the same thing from other parents whose children attended the school. I
... Read more also found alot of gossip and that the staff didn't demonstrate guiding Christian principles when working with our family. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/06/09
We love the smaller class sizes in this school. It is a tremendous advantage for the students. They truly get the attention they need in order to grow academicly.
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Posted by a parent on 02/21/08
Prior to coming to St. Philip I had taught in several other schools in CA. I am so impressed with this school. The staff is dedicated to their students and to one another. Each day is begun in prayer and encouragement. Families and students alike are spoken of with respect and care which is a wonderful
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Posted by a teacher on 02/19/08
St. Philip School has exceeded my expectations as a school to develop the two most important people in my life. My two daughters, who are vastly different from one another, and having different needs, are both excelling at St. Philip School in academics and social atmospheres. The school's challenging
... Read more curriculum has helped my youngest daughter, who is currently in kindergarten and only attended preschool for a few months, to read at the 1st grade level. My oldest daughter to delevop her creativity, which academically is her strong suite. Both my daughters have developed great friendships at the school and also an understanding of the importance of helping one another. School projects such as conducting charity drives for the needy are developing my children to be the leaders of tomorrow. I would definitely recommend St. Philip School to any parent who wants the best for their Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/18/08
Our daughter attended a public school before she began attending St. Philip. The academic standards of St. Philip are well above what we experienced in the public school system. Both her reading and mathematical abilities are substantially ahead of the typical child at her grade level. Our daughter
... Read more is not only maturing nicely academically but also socially thanks to St. Philip's nuturing environment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/17/08
My daughter is doing very well because of the small class size and the caring staff. Execellent English, science, Spanish and social studies programs. She has been there since preschool. Private piano or singing lessons available at school. My daughter is a well rounded student that loves learning
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Posted by a parent on 02/16/08
When other parents ask me about St. Philip, I tell them that the best way I can describe it is by the results I see in my children. I don't think my kids are unusually gifted or anything but after attending this school, they are doing very well. Here's a for instance. My daughter was reading at a 2nd
... Read more grade level by the time she finished kindergarten. Halfway through 1st grade, she's reading 4th grade level books. (On her own--we don't push her!) My preschooler is doing addition, subtraction, and a little bit of multiplication--yes, I said preschool. My 3rd grader is into science fairs. I can go on but I don't want to sound like I'm raving. If you are interested in academics and not the nonsense they teach in public schools, seriously consider St. Philip. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/16/08
This is my childs second year attending this school. He has made tremendous growth academically and socaially due to the caring staff.
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Dublin schools — St Philip Lutheran School is located at 8850 Davona Dr, Dublin CA 94568. 8850 Davona Dr is in the 94568 ZIP code in Dublin, CA St Philip Lutheran School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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