This is our third and last year at San Carlos before the military move. Our new third grade teacher is outstanding as are the other teachers. Our daughter has learned so much and enjoyed this year tremendously. We will certainly miss San Carlos teachers, the principal, music teacher, Spanish teacher
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Posted by a parent on 03/22/09
To rate or say anything of San Carlos is what makes a wonderful school. The choice of schools for my two kids have been San Carlos. Previously both of my kids attended elementary schools in North Monterey County. The level of student, parent and teacher participation is unequal. Every child at the school
... Read more is ensured they will get the best education and every child is expected to do their best. There is real PE and not just sitting around or a teacher trying to do PE, when they do not have the background. The ability for every child to participate in after school events is unequal. My children now understand it takes a little work and organization to pass school and know it. My kids saw and one tried just to get by without do the work and he did in the previous school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/19/08
My son began attending San Carlos for K and is now in First grade. He loves to learn about religion and enjoys the morning prayer the school recites during morning assembly. I feel he is in a safe enviroment and I have not witnessed any bullying or aggressive behavior between any students grades k thru
... Read more 8. I appreciate the quick and sincere attention given by Mrs. Bennet to matters that are of concern regarding my child. However I must agree, there is a large amount of homework. We start on homework once we get home at 3:30, and usually dont finish until 5, 5:30. He has no time for other activities. I will keep him at San Carlos for thecoming school year. for 2nd grade Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/28/08
As a current parent of two students, I LOVE San Carlos. Yes there is quite a bit of volunteerism, but that's what makes this school so great. I can see what my kids are learning and doing throught the day. I appreciate the homework. Kuddos to Mrs. Bennet. My kids have been in several Catholic schools,
... Read more and she is by far the BEST principal I have seen and the best school in the area. We are sad to leave this school as the military will take us to another city. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/31/08
I have been attending San Carlos School for 10 years! I can't really compare it to another school but from talking to friends from public schools I'm glad I attend it. Although San Carlos has music it is not luring older students to participate. San Carlos should have music and theater in their academics.
... Read more I'm glad San Carlos decided to have Honor Roll to recognize students. In my opinion Ms. Perry is the best teacher because of her fun class activities like performing Skakespear and learning many things. Pretty much I like this school and will miss it when I leave. Go RAMS we've done so good! Read less
Posted by a student on 11/02/07
Im a student at this school and I love that the classes are small because I know all the people really well.My favorite teacher is Mr Kristy. H e is honestly the best teacher in the whole middle school.
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Posted by a student on 08/12/07
As a student (attending for 9 years, k-8th) , San Carlos is the only school I know. I believe that the school lacks the qualitys of other schools such as PE. I love to be out there and active, but with PE only 2 days a week (most schools 3 or more) I believe we are not getting the full excersise a growing
... Read more kid needs. Also, the as the school gets older so do the appliances and the building. The students there are awsome. For 9 straight years, I have never seen or been what I think is a real bully. Everyone in our school is so tight because of the small town and small classes. My best years were 6th to 8th because of one thing: Mr. Kristy. He is such an inspriational teacher filled with traditional learning to the renaissance faire in 7th grade. Thanks Mr. Kristy! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/20/07
As a military family this was a perfect alternative to the California academic 'standards'. The school offers plenty of opportunity for sports and extra curricular activities that public schools here do not. The size of grades are small which allows the kids to become close friends (we were worried
... Read more about that being that we had just moved from the East Coast). Definitely take a look at this school and then compare it to the public schools and other private schools. The complaint of someone's review about too much homework is silly, I expect a lot from my children and if you don't want the best then public school is fine for what you are looking for. You must volunteer at this school a minimum of 5 hours a month but that makes the school and families here tight and the students as well. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/19/06
Most parent involvement I've ever seen. Full time art instruction. Music instruction. Great school and community.
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Posted by a parent on 10/07/05
I believe this school expects too much out of the children and parents. My daughter who is in second grade has an hour and a half of homework a night. She has no time to be a kid. As for parent involvement, it is 100% expected out of you. So if you and your spouse are both working fulltime, be prepared
... Read more to do your part or be looked down on my staff and STAY AT HOME MOMs and DADs. As a Christian I always thought you should treat others with love and respect. I don't feel that is what is going on at San Carlos. Read less
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Monterey schools — San Carlos School is located at 450 Church St, Monterey CA 93940. 450 Church St is in the 93940 ZIP code in Monterey, CA The school district for San Carlos School is the Diocese Of Monterey Education Office. San Carlos School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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