I think it does a wonderful job of instilling a love of learning in its pupils as well as a sense of caring about the larger community.
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Posted by a other on 09/16/09
Graduating 8th graders consistently admitted into top high schools in area. Teachers, as anywhere, vary .... but the good ones here are very good. These teachers dedicate much time above and beyond the 8:00-3:00 to the social, athletic, and spiritual development of these children.
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Posted by a parent on 06/25/08
St. Chris offers some positive and some negative. The negative being :large class sizes, teaching to the middle of the road student, little diversity of teaching methods, low in math, science, and writing areas. Many seek outside tutoring help. It's strengths are in it's community and sports.
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Posted by a parent on 06/11/08
The new principal has brought renewed enthusiasm and energy to the campus. A variety of newer and younger teachers are both popular and respected. The students are a happy, spirited, and hard-working bunch. The students leave extremely well-prepared for the rigors of the top private high schools in
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Posted by a parent on 07/30/07
This is one of the best parochial schools in Santa Clara Valley. Dedicated teachers, challenging curriculum, excellent administrators, and a nurturing environment made this our first choice when looking for a school for our child. The strong bonds between parents, school, and parish are positive and
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Posted by a parent on 03/04/07
St. Christopher is an excellent Catholic School. Graduating 8th graders are exceptionally well suited for success in high school and beyond. The school focuses on educating the whole child and the students as a whole are very supportive of one another and respectful to adults. There is little ethnic
... Read more diversity and no religious diversity, as all of the families are parishioners of St. Christopher Catholic Church. Because the school receives far more applicants for entrance than there are openings, applicants must be prioritized. As a devout Catholic, I am very glad my children attend such an excellent Catholic school. Sometimes there are openings in upper grades; it's worth checking. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/01/07
This is one of the finer parochial schools in Santa Clara County. Average test scores are in the 77th to 86 percentile nationally (depending upon grade level, it's usually around 82/83). Discipline is excellent. There is comparatively little diversity, but the family community and sense of community
... Read more are very strong. The sports program is excellent, other extracurriculars less so. The ability to give candid feedback to teachers, principals and administrators is extremely limited; parents are broadly discouraged on a regular basis from candid communication with the school hierarchy. There will be a new principal in 2006/2007, so that may change. Level of teaching quality is reasonably high with some clinkers. It is not as strong as the best public schools, much stronger than average public schools. Bottom line, it is a tradeoff. 8th graders are virtually guaranteed admission to the best catholic high schools, but St. Christopher's brooks no dissent. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/30/06
Dedicated administrators and teachers. Involved parents. Class size is extremely large.Not much diversity and the school is limited in what they can provide for special needs kids.
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Posted by a teacher on 03/22/06
Tough to get in. No ethnic diversity, i believe they are worried more about what you give to church, than your attendance.
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Posted by a former student on 03/16/06
The academic programs are low, but still it is a great school and community. There is no musical practice only if you get envoleved in the church choir, yet for grades 1-4 they have a music teacher that teaches basic notes but no instrument. Parents have to be very envoleved in this school to recieve
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San Jose schools — St Christopher School is located at 2278 Booksin Ave, San Jose CA 95125. 2278 Booksin Ave is in the Willow Glen neighborhood and 95125 ZIP code in San Jose, CA The school district for St Christopher School is the Diocese Of San Jose Education Office. St Christopher School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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