The teachers are terrific. They teach life long learning skills. I feel that OLF is a safe and secure environment for my children to learn.
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Posted by a parent on 10/05/09
The parent involvement on campus is very welcoming. The teachers are always willing to take a moment and speak with you, even prior to class beginning. It's a very friendly atmosphere and because of it's small class size and one class per grade everyone gets to know one another
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
Small community school where everyone knows and cares about each other. The teachers are great and always willing to help!
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
Great principle, Mrs. Tipton, who cares about her kids and wonderful teachers who are supportive and loving.
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
I have three children at OLF. Our oldest has always done well. Our middle child is not challenged at all. Our youngest needs remedial help (which an IEP cannot provide there) and unfortunately is being left behind. The culture is very warm and accepting, however, I feel that grades 6-8 could be more
... Read more rigorous. In the younger grades, class sizes of 30+ is way too large and unfortunately, some kids slip by (like mine). The teachers are very kind. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/25/09
We love this school and always have. The warm, caring environment allows each child to be known personally by the entire school community. Academics, enrichment, and student support are outstanding. Communication is excellent; there is a weekly newsletter, a monthly calendar, and wonderful website
... Read more allowing us to keep up to date. The entire staff is welcoming and happy to help any child who may need additional support. We feel so very lucky to be part of this school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/05/07
Our family has been with OLF for over 3 years now. I must say that the school overall has an uncommonly warm and welcoming spirit about it. It is a faithfilled environment where the children have daily prayers, weekly Mass and where they practice traditional Catholic devotions/ceremonies with reverence
... Read more (e.g. rosary, crowning of Mary, blessing of the animals, junior high retreats etc.). The teaching staff is made up of kind, intelligent and experienced teachers. There is an inclusion program, an advanced math program, music, art, technology, Spanish K-8th, jr. high electives, Christmas/Passion plays & Academic Decathlon program. The school participates in overnight programs such as the Pilgrim trip (in Dana Point)for 4th graders, retreats for 5th, 6th and 7th grades, and Washington D.C. for 8th graders. The small school environment allows students to be very active in sports, student council, peace patrol, altar serving / readers, etc. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/30/06
Not only does this school have a high quality academic program, the teachers who implement it our top notch. They have a wonderful art program, a music program available to grades 4 and up and a variety of sports. I am amazed at the number of dedicated parents at this school. There is a a volunteer
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Posted by a parent on 01/05/06
Large class size- 36 students per kindergarden class.
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Posted by a parent on 02/12/05
I believe Our Lady of Fatima (OLF) is a great school. Our Motto 'Where faith and knowledge meet' shows what the school is all about. It is about ethics and morals and doing what is right. I believe this school is one big family bringing us closer to a good education. Our Lady of Fatima is really a great
... Read more school to be apart of. With sports and a decathlon team there are plenty of ways to exceed in your curriculum. So I invite you to join OlF 'Where faith and knowledge meet.' Read less
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San Clemente schools — Our Lady Of Fatima Cath School is located at 105 N La Esperanza, San Clemente CA 92672. 105 N La Esperanza is in the 92672 ZIP code in San Clemente, CA The school district for Our Lady Of Fatima Cath School is the Diocese Of Orange Education Off. Our Lady Of Fatima Cath School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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