Poor academics, uninterested teachers that need replacing and an overbearing principal. Great community of parents. Great location, good athletic program.
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Posted by a parent on 09/18/09
The academics at this school are poor until 7th grade and many teachers should be replaced. Many children who have been her for years are not friendly with each other. The Principal is very intimidating with parents. I'm glad we are out of this school now and I can be honest about the experience.
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
The Principal, Mrs Allen is extremely dedicated to the children and the parents at St Stephens. It's a wonderful school.
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Posted by a parent on 03/05/09
When you have the students speaking up against the behavior of their principal, it's time to think about hiring a better Administrator! This has gone on for two long! The turnover at St Stephen since the principal arrived is a big clue!
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Posted by a parent on 11/02/08
St. Stephen is an excellent school with an amazing staff! My eldest daughter was accepted into one of the top schools' in San Francisco and continues to flourish academically due to the fabulous education she received at St. Stephen. Our children are trusted to what can only be described as THE BEST!
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Posted by a parent on 06/24/08
Everyone was saddened with the news of our wonderful 7th grade teacher leaving. He is one of the best teachers this school has had over the last few years. We lost our outstanding math teacher last year. Faculty can't take the principal's bullying tactics, neither can the parents. When the current principal
... Read more arrived, we had high hopes only to have them squashed. Even the elderly of the parish dislikes the way she conducts herself. Those of us, and our children who have incurred her wrath, wish she would find employment in some other school. She can't teach and administrate Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/11/08
Excellent teachers--all very dedicated to their students. The school has much to offer the children. This has not changed over the years. The past administration was very compassionate and represented a prime example of Christian leadership. This sadly cannot be said now. Harassment by the principal
... Read more towards her teachers is very obvious to anyone who participates in St. Stephen's school life. Faculty and staff work in fear of offending the principal on a constant basis over imagined issues. Read less
Posted by a other on 05/06/08
We are very pleased with St. Stephen's school. We are a middle class family that is new to the community. We have never felt as though we were not welcome as a valuable part of the parish or school. I have to agree that a strong parochial school must have aggreseive fundraising in order to offset
... Read more the low tuition. We are pleased with the acadmic program. Our child has made leaps and bounds in the classroom There is a solid science and computer program. What has impressed me most about St. Stephen's is the community. We feel that we really have an extended family at school and at church. Parent involvement is key to the success of any school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/15/08
St. Stephen School is the best school for our children. They are receiving an outstanding education and are treated with respect. St. Stephen goes the extra mile to ensure our children are safe and happy. Mrs. Allen, our wonderful principal, has been the leader with our 'Bully Free' program and it
... Read more has proven to be very successful. Mrs. Allen works closely with her staff to make sure each child is given the tools to succeed. She and our pastor, Father Walsh, make an incredible team. You can feel the strong bond between school and parish. We are very fortunate to be able to say this. Parent involvement is key at St. Stephen. We all donate our time and talent and good things continue to come from that. The students love Mrs. Allen and she continues to do her best each and everyday! We are so blessed! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/12/08
Two years after I arrived an energetic principal with a strong point of view and an even stronger work ethic replaced our retiring staff. Despite declining enrollment and drooping morale she rolled up her sleeves and invigorated the school experience. Test scores and high school acceptances rose, not
... Read more tuition. Instead, she instituted fundraising to support academic improvements. Moreover, families that might not be able to afford higher tuition are able to contribute through participation in the volunteer program. Recently, the parish has undertaken the construction of a new gymnasium facility to offer an extra curricular venue on par with the academic program. Given all of the positive changes instituted by our principal it disappoints me to read disparaging reviews. Read less
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San Francisco schools — St Stephen School is located at 401 Eucalyptus Dr, San Francisco CA 94132. 401 Eucalyptus Dr is in the Merced Manor neighborhood and 94132 ZIP code in San Francisco, CA The school district for St Stephen School is the Archdiocese San Francisco Off. St Stephen School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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