i am currently enrolled at star and i LOVE IT. star is the best school ever and you won't regret sending your children there. the teachers are great, though the education could be a little more chalenging. the students there are wonderfull, star is like my second home. i love it!
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Posted by a student on 06/29/09
Star has been an incredibly great match for our family. After trying public school, we switched to Star because we needed a safer environment for our children. It has been wonderful to witness our children thrive and love academics at this school. The staff our accessible, nurturing, and open minded.
... Read more The principal has been in elementary education his entire career, and creates an environment of academic and social expectations for the children. Parental involvement is high, and always welcome. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/30/08
I really love this school. In such a big city, it's nice to have a neighborhood Catholic school that embraces a small school culture, and provides a nurturing environment where my child is thriving. The parent community is really great, and parent participation and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged.
... Read more The K teacher is outstanding, and I am so pleased with the stories and learning that my child shares with me from class. The principal is a caring and supportive leader of this school, and makes a point to be personable with the kids, even giving the little Kindergarteners High 5's every morning before they head to class. The Iowa Test Scores are some of the highest in the archdiocese, which goes to show what a supportive environment and high quality teachers can do. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/05/08
Our children transferred into Star of the Sea and both they and we could not be more pleased. The teachers are dedicated, caring and committed to academic excellence. The Iowa Test scores (Catholic schools standardized tests) are consistently in the top 25% in the state, but there is also a real emphasis
... Read more on developing well-rounded students. We really like the ethnic and religious diversity in the school, and the fact that it fosters good values and citizenship. Our children love the team sports (starting in grade 3) and the fact that the majority of the games are held at the gym contributes to the sense of community. Involved parents and a growing offering of after school programs in languages, music and more. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/20/08
I am very pleased with the extracurricular Chinese language offerings at Star of the Sea. My fourth grader has taken Cantonese for two years and looks forward to the switch to Mandarin next year. The class meets every day after regular school hours and Fridays are a special 'fun' day with songs and
... Read more food. No one in our family speaks Chinese, so I am especially thrilled that my daughter's interest was so taken by the topic and the excellent teachers. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/13/08
This school needs to continue cleaning house. My daughter graduated, and was very ill-prepared for Catholic high school. This was a shock to us. The principal is trying, but too many bad teachers get retained and continue to chip away at what used to be fairly good academics. Parent involvement is
... Read more average - usually the same families help out with everything. My daughter didn't get involved in any extra-curriculars, really. I am so sad to see Star of the Sea going the way is seems to be going. If I had known that my child would start Catholic high school at such a disadvantage, I would have pulled her out prior to 6th grade. We're paying the price now. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/03/07
One of the things we love about the school is learning environment. It is nurturing and challenging without being overly stressful for the students. We also love that there is a community of parents who are so passionate about the school.
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Posted by a parent on 11/03/07
I love this school In addition to all the great things the other posters have mentioned, Star now has a well-rounded group of afterschool activities - drama, yoga, chinese, spanish, guitar, garden club and more. Oh - and a Preschool! Star is growing in a rapid fashion but not in a way that is painful.
... Read more There is a strong sense of community and valuing children for who they are as opposed to what they are - our kids are sweet, quirky, leaders and most importantly compassionate individuals. This is a great school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/14/07
I've been happy w/Star. I have two children there grades K and 2. The teachers are fantastic and they really try hard to help children w/problem academics. The school has a great sport program and excellent language arts. The parents who choose to be involved are proactive, I would like to see more parents
... Read more from the upper classes involved. We now have a preschool which is very exciting! My daughters are above average in the academic field due to the teachers. I highly recommend Star. It's a very liberal Catholic school which was important to me. All parents should check out the school and see for themselves. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/18/07
This is our first year at this school and we couldn't be happier! The kindergarten teacher is nurturing and encouraging, helping each child be their best without undue stress. Our daughter is happy and is blossoming in this environment. Even though this is a full-day program, the teacher gives the children
... Read more rest periods (in addition to recess and lunch) to help them adjust to the full-day program. This school is truly the best of both worlds: nurturing and academic. The diversity of the student body is also very representative of San Francisco which is another reason why we chose this school. Parental involvement is always welcome as well! This is a hidden gem of a school. We're glad we're a part of this community. Read less
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English as Second Language
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San Francisco schools — Star Of The Sea Elementary School is located at 360 9th Ave, San Francisco CA 94118. 360 9th Ave is in the Inner Richmond neighborhood and 94118 ZIP code in San Francisco, CA The school district for Star Of The Sea Elementary School is the Archdiocese San Francisco Off. Star Of The Sea Elementary School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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