Andrew von Haunalter is an exceptional principal. He is up todate on child development which takes all of the childrens needs into consideration when putting together a curriculum that is challenging but not overwhelming ( which is the m.o. with too many schools today). His leadership skills are apparent
... Read more when you work with any area of the school be it the teachers, staff, and the children. I am so pleased I left the Lamorinda rat race and transferred my children to St. Catherine's. When I talk to my friends and what their children are dealing with I am thankful I decided to interview with Andrew. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/23/08
My children have attended St. Catherine's for the past two years and are very happy there. The teachers are excellent and caring. The small class sizes can't be beat
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Posted by a parent on 09/24/08
My child attended St. Catherine's for 1 year. The Jr. High teachers were outstanding and dedicated. Materials & books used were old and not really updated. Problems arose socially with the other children in class. Class size aprox 20 with a revolving door. Some children have special needs socially with
... Read more no professional help on site. To help with pre-teen /teenage problems and questions, you at least need a student services person or counselor. None exist here. If there is a clash with your classroom dinamics, there is no other class alternative. It's one class or you're out. For being a caring, god loving school, the principal needs to be reminded that no child should be left behind whatever the cost. God is suppose to love all and he should honor that & not his pocketbook. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/02/08
My child attended St. Catherine's for 8 yrs., from kindergarten through 7th grade. In Jr. High, the classes (except English) are below the public school standards, some by almost 2 yrs. (math). The textbooks are around 20 yrs. old; the history, math and science curriculums are taught almost on a remedial
... Read more level. The principal (for last 3 yrs.) doesn't understand how to practice christian values. This is my child's 1st year in public school and he is enveloped by caring teachers and administrators, who understand more about chrisitian values and fairness, even though they're not allowed to teach it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/26/08
I have been attending st. catherine school for six years, and am mostly satisfied with my experiance. Small class sizes are great for creating great friends and recieving personal teacher attention, but many of our text books were purshased before the jurassic period. Mr. Brusco, (6,7,8 language arts,
... Read more 7th grade homeorrom and religion) is an astounding teacher and next year he will be the vice principal and nothing but good will come from his promotion. I'd say that the school is a great enviornment for young students and will prepare older students to excell, and they will have to opportinity to move onto great highschools such as Carondelet and De La Salle. Go Vikings! Read less
Posted by a student on 05/15/07
This school is fine for a small city like Martinez. We have nice teachers, but get piles of homework. Mr. McDonough(6,7 and 8 english class)is great. They only other problem with this is that the text books, seem to have been bought in the 80's. Although I am very satisfied with this school.
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Posted by a student on 08/12/04
My nine years at St. Catherine's from K-8 were some of the most memorable years of my life. It was a great environment to grow in, with a faculty who cares and classmates you've bonded with over many years. Go class of 1995!
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Posted by a other on 11/08/03
We are entering our 4th year at St. Catherine's. Although no school is perfect, we do beleive our children are getting a well balanced education. The staff, parents and students work together to create a place the kids can learn and feel safe.
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Posted by a parent on 09/09/03
We pulled our kids out of St. Catherine's after six years of attending the school because we do not agree with the new Principle's values and leadership style.
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Martinez schools — St Catherine Of Siena School is located at 604 Mellus St, Martinez CA 94553. 604 Mellus St is in the 94553 ZIP code in Martinez, CA The school district for St Catherine Of Siena School is the Diocese Of Oakland Education Office. St Catherine Of Siena School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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