HFS has been our home for the last four years. I am very pleased with the education my child has received. His growth both academically and spiritually is attributed to the passionate and caring teachers, staff and parents that work together to build a learning community in which our children thrive.
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Posted by a parent on 09/12/09
I am so pleased with Holy Family School. The small class sizes are great. I feel very comfortable and confident with the teachers and staff. My children love the school and it's multicultural community.
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Posted by a parent on 09/11/09
The new teachers and music department are inspiring for all ages. This school has a warm community spirit and the small class sizes allow for a one of a kind educational experience. The children truly have the joy of learning and growth of the spirit while attending our school. Parents, teachers,
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Posted by a parent on 09/10/09
My children are entering their 3rd year at HFS and I'm very pleased with the education that they have received. The teachers and other staff are very supportive and receptive to feedback. There are a lot of opportunities for learning and I appreciate that the faculty members are very passionate about
... Read more teaching. My children also love the school, so much that they are willing to brave an earlier and longer morning commute when we moved 30 miles north of the school! HFS is very committed to its students, as well as the local community! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/10/09
We are reaching our 4th year with Holy Family and I am very pleased with how my children are developing. The teachers are dedicated and it also has a very active parish pastor that is also very dedicated. I would recommend this school to any of my friends or family.
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Posted by a parent on 09/10/09
I am very pleased with the quality education my children receive at Holy Family School. It is a wonderful school with a very dedicated staff. I feel that my children are learning the important skills they need both academically and spiritually. It is in a very central location--very convenient for
... Read more parents who are commuting to work near the downtown area. It seems that this wonderful little school would serve the needs of many local and commuting families! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/07/09
I am now entering my fourth year at HFS and can proudly say all four of my kids will be attending the 'big' school as they call it (K-8). With so many choices out there for parents in central San Diego, HFS is at the center of the map! The campus is welcoming, inclusive and the multicultural community
... Read more offers students a chance to learn and grow in a faith-filled atmosphere. Both my husband and I have educational backgrounds and gladly provide the private school education offered at HFS. It's piece of mind and so much more with the advanced Math, Science Lab, Computer Lab, dedicated P.E. and Music teachers and the rigorous academic focus. Aside from the academics, my kids look forward to sharing their strengths (like reading, etc.) with the younger grades. This fosters the sense of community that is the spirit of HFS. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/04/08
This school was lax in its discipline, being a christian school /i believed there would be a more strict tolerance for behavioral issues among students. While some of the cirricculum is good, it fails by not offering language like spanish or german or french as alternatives. There were very few extra-cirricular
... Read more activities and sports events that I saw, and I volunteered the mandatory hour plus more. In addition, the credo of good Christian values didn't seem to be fully enforced in areas of little playground rumbles between kids. The Saxon method for math was not at all right for my child as it is based on rote and speed learning rather than conceptual and critical thinking. I also saw very little enrichment prevailing in the classrooms. Teachers/staff were very approachable, but seemed to make conferences leading to no resolution. On a good note, the priest was always involved & helpful. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/26/07
Good quality teaching.Sports and extracurricular activities aren't at their best.Lots of parental involvement. Many fundraisers. Moderately priced and a central location.
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Posted by a parent on 09/12/05
It all starts with discipline, and there is very little in this school. It has been a constant complaint for over five years from many parents. Nothing will change until a change is made.
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San Diego schools — Holy Family School is located at 1945 Coolidge St, San Diego CA 92111. 1945 Coolidge St is in the Linda Vista neighborhood and 92111 ZIP code in San Diego, CA The school district for Holy Family School is the Diocese Of San Diego Education Office. Holy Family School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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