Holy Spirit School a 4.5! Well above average, with room for improvement. We've 2 kids here and love it! Regarding some issues. Yes, HSS is best for students falling near mid learning curve. Extremely gifted might not be challenged. Special needs kids will need to seek outside tutoring or help.
... Read more All the staff gives extra time/help to those who need it, but there are no special programs for special needs kids. - HSS is firstly a Catholic school. Parochial not private. Sometimes HSS really doesn't fit, but if you want a faith based education, attend mass, and participate fully you will have a happy child ready for success at any HS. - Class size avg. 32 - Want to 'fit in' and be welcomed? Participate and Volunteer!! Fantastic arts program, new computer lab, and new math teacher. Excellent sports program. Go Bears!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/09
I have two children at Holy Spirit and can honestly say that I am completely happy with their education from all perspectives. I am especially happy with the whole Holy Spirit School community and parish. I went to public schools for elementary school, high school, UCLA and beyond and can attest to
... Read more the fact that the kids are getting a quality education. Many of the parents do not share my views with respect to math, but I can assure any parent that the math skills they are learning will translate easily to advanced placement courses in high school. I took Calculus in the 11th grade and the math skills they receive at Holy Spirit can prepare any student to take Calculus in the 11th grade. The kids also have a wide array of extra-curricular opportunities, including sports and academic decathlon that is appealing. I highly recommend Holy Spirit... Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/09
My oldest child will graduate from HSPS this year after having been there since kindergarten. I originally had concerns about class size and whether the academics were superior to public schools. While there were peaks and valleys along the journey like at any school, I can say without hesitation that
... Read more I would send my child there again. The school community and ties to the parish create a nuturing environment that cannot be duplicated. We have mostly long tenured talented faculty who want to teach in this environment. Academically it all seems to come together by the time they get to the 8th grade. I frequently hear about HSPS alumni who are leaders of their classes and are flourishing at Christian Brothers, St Francis and Jesuit. I have two more kids to go through and I am resting easy knowing that this is clearly the best school for our family. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/11/09
As a parent at this school I can honestly say that both from an academic as well as a religious point of view, this school is seriously lacking. If you are interested in your children getting a good education, this is not the school. It is a lack of leadership and vision from the top down.
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Posted by a parent on 12/09/08
Our children are doing quite well at Holy Spirit in all aspects: spirtual, social, and academic. I like that school has a great athletic program as well as a great fine arts program. We've met some very nice families and have cultivated some great friendships. It is a close-knit community. It does
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Posted by a parent on 09/29/08
I'm a parent with three kids in the school and have to say that while my kids like the school - I'm not sure the education they are getting is any better than the two public schools in Land Park (crocker riverside/sutterville) The school is fine for kids that fit into the 'holy spirit mold' but for kids
... Read more that are above, below or off center from average the school may noe be the best choice. The cirruculum is limited. There is a large contingecy of second and thrid generation families at the school. Overall the school is not all that welcoming to new families that are not connected by their tenure of being old land park families. This can be daunting for those that do not have thick skin. Parental support is strong and expected. Class sizes are huge with 36 kids in a class. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/20/08
This school is the best. Activities are fun for kids and rigorous schooling. Grrreat!
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Posted by a parent on 10/26/07
I found the academics at Holy Spirit School to be adequate but not outstanding. Very little was offered to a student who was above average in ability. Music was emphasized in the lower grades but practically nonexistent in the upper grades. Parent involvement seemed to include the same parents over
... Read more and over again. There was often a less than Christian attitude on the playground as well as in the classroom environment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/07
I'm the parent of a Kinder student and my wife and I love the school. Scholastically and from diversity views we really enjoy it. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Posted by a parent on 04/23/07
I'm a student that is in 7th at Holy Spirit School. I would definately recommend the school for the younger primary grades through 5th grade But I would not recommend Holy Spirit for the middle school. I have enjoyed being at Holy Spirit but as you get older the teachers don't quite understand us that
... Read more we are mature and need to be taken with more understanding. Overall, I have enjoyed my stay at Holy Spirit. Read less
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Sacramento schools — Holy Spirit Parish School is located at 3920 W Land Park Dr, Sacramento CA 95822. 3920 W Land Park Dr is in the Land Park neighborhood and 95822 ZIP code in Sacramento, CA The school district for Holy Spirit Parish School is the Diocese Of Sacramento Education Off. Holy Spirit Parish School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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