As I read all the past reviews I must take note that St. Mel's must have gone through some pretty positive changes over the last couple years. I have been part of the school for two years and am very pleased with the academics, arts, teachers and especially the loving community. I agree that the campus
... Read more is older, but improvements are being made continually and the school recognizes the need for improved facilities. The prinicpal is great, open, understanding. She is part of what makes St. Mel a great environment for my son. The art program is great, the computer program is great. My son loves the school and so do I. I plan on sending all my kids there barring any change in circumstances. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/27/09
Warning, do not send you kids here. The curriculum is below public school levels. My child had tons of friends, and after graduating attended public high school which he found far more academically challenging with a more open administration. St. Mel does not prepare students for the future and has very
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Posted by a parent on 01/04/09
I've sent all 6 of my children to this school. My childrens' performance in high school and college has attested to the quality of education there. Over the years I've always found the principal and faculty very responsive to my needs. The school is always neat and clean, although it is a bit aged.
... Read more Security at the school has been recently upgraded (fenced), and it has good visitor control procedures. Computer lab has been recently upgraded. Parental involvement is impressive. The principal is very caring and involved, not only within the school, but throughout the district (I know this through my wife's volunteer work.) The school's focus on teaching good judgement and moral values makes me very comfortable trusting my kids with them. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/04/08
I am a student at st.Mels school and the place is filed with trash and classes are very easy. I dont feel like im to my full potential. The text books are old and so is the school
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Posted by a student on 08/10/08
We are extremely unhappy with the quality of this school. I would not recommend the school to family or friends.
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Posted by a parent on 08/09/08
I have children presently attending St Mel's and want to provide current input re:its programs. Academically the curriculum meets or exceeds the Sacramento Diocese Standards.My eldest child has consistently scored a 99 on his Math ITBS testing which I believe is reflective of the advanced math program
... Read more he has been in since fourth grade.The school has gone above and beyond Catholic School requirements by providing elementary school advanced math classes,an art docent program,music (including band) and a new science lab completed over the summer.A new computer lab is in the works.At the start of the year St Mel's contracted with a computer training school which supplies the children with a specialized computer teacher.Extra Curricular activities include a parent booster club which supports choir,sports(girls & boys:basketball, volleyball,track,football),computer clubs. We participate in fundraisers a lot,however that is the only way to afford these upgrades.Teachers are approachable, dedicated,helpful and qualified in their fields. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/31/07
We has to move on from this school. Our son had good standardized test scores, fair grades but he was struggling. He loved his friends and we loved the community, but now that he's at public school we see how far behind he is and he needs so much tutoring. Math and science were really, really lagging.
... Read more He is almost a year behind. I think they should have told us how far behind the kids were. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/16/07
Our child will graduate this year and looks back with some fondness. All in all this has been an okay school. There is sort of a Stepford quality, but our kids didn't seem too affected by it. It's hard to tell from test scores that don't compare to public school testing, but we think our kids have
... Read more done okay academically. It has been very important to have a religious education, so that is probably the trade off. We really think highly of many of the teachers. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/16/07
We have been very happy at St. Mel School. The academic curriculum is excellent. Our standardized test scores shows that our children are scoring well above grade level. The principal, Janet Nagel, and the teachers are very caring. Parent involvement is excellent as is our art docent program, sports
... Read more program and drama club. Our children are well prepared for Jesuit, Loretto, St. Francis, all college preparatory high schools. The faith based education and feeling of community is what distinguishes this school from other schools. Our son is extremely happy at this school. We will miss St. Mel when he graduates. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/04/07
We are happy with this school after moving from out of the area. It has fewer facilities and programs than we are used to, but it has a small town feel to it and teaches good Catholic values.
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Fair Oaks schools — St Mel's School is located at 4745 Pennsylvania Ave, Fair Oaks CA 95628. 4745 Pennsylvania Ave is in the 95628 ZIP code in Fair Oaks, CA The school district for St Mel's School is the Diocese Of Sacramento Education Off. St Mel's School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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