My grandsons are very happy at G. S. school, and my son and daughter-in-law like the family atmosphere and the quality of education the children are getting.
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Posted by a other on 10/03/09
With Good Shepherd, my kindergartner has a wider family with whom to grow as a person. Clearly, I'm happy with the education -- not just the R's but aspects of science & nature, music, computers, physical & cultural activities, and religion (which I'll stretch and call philosophy, but that's just me).
... Read more What trumps that is I see smiles, passion, vision, excitement, and humanity all over the school -- on staff, on volunteers, on parents, on kids of all ages. I look forward to (and see it already) growing up as a confident, aware, strong individual with a hearty sense of both self and community, not to mention the world at large, and I see him getting there thanks to Good Shepherd's staff and community. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/24/09
I am a student at Good Shepherd and have been for seven years now. I am in seventh grade currently and am sincerely, absolutely loving it. Yes, seventh grade is hard, but there are more perks to it than hardships. For instance, in middle school/ juinor high, you get lockers and have a block schedule.
... Read more I thought it was so exhilarating when I came into 6th grade because I was a 'big kid!' You have responsibilities and more priviledges and what totally shocked me was how much the little kids loved us and looked up to us like that. I have learned to juggle classes, homework, responsibilites, and my friends. Yes, it can be challenging, but Good Shepherd has prepared me and supported me (especially my teachers) for whatever the world throws at me. I wouldn't trade my school for anything else in the world: it's my home. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/13/09
I moved my daughter to Good Shepherd because I was looking for a strong academic atmosphere combined with a caring, faith-based community. Good Shepherd offers all of this and more. My daughter could have easily slipped through the cracks of a larger school but, due to the excellent skills of the factulty
... Read more and staff, she is flourishing. She has grown academically and personally into a well-rounded, well-grounded young woman who is well prepared for either a public or private high school. She has experienced nothing but positive and respectful student and faculty interactions and feels tremendously supported and cared for. Her future success has been well worth the investment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/12/08
Unfortunatly, bulling is a part of our children's world. My son has special needs and I gave a lot of thought and research in choosing his school. I choose Good Shepherd because I felt that if bulling happened here it would be addressed and not swept under the rug. My son has been a student here
... Read more for 3 years now and is flurishing. Academically he is challenged, the teachers, principal and staff are always willing to make time to talk about any questions or concerns, and what I appreciate most is that my son is loved and respected by the whole student body, grades pre-school to 8th grade. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/12/08
Good Shepherd Catholic School is awesome. I recently read a review by a parent that said bullying is highly tolerated by the principal. This is absolutely inaccurate and I want it on record that the principal does not tolerate bullying and there are serious consequences for those involved in bullying.
... Read more Our school has amazing teachers and an exceptional principal that puts our children first in every decision he makes. The class electives are wonderful and the children are really enjoying them. The values that the children are taught on life, education, and caring about one another are first class. I would highly recommend Good Shepherd to anyone wanting an all round #1 education for their child integrating respect and kindness for those around them. What more could you ask for? Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/11/08
As a Good Shepherd parent for several years now, I highly recommend it's academic program, faculty and exciting leadership with new Principal Dan Andersen. In addition to Good Shepherd's high educational standards, it is extremely affordable as compared to other private schools in the Santa Cruz Country
... Read more area. The school s community includes both tenured faculty and hands on parental makes this an excellent place to educate children. I would highly recommend anyone seeking a local Santa Cruz private school education to consider this Good Shepherd for possible enrollment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/11/08
We have been sending our children to Good Shepherd Catholic School for 11 years now. Our daughter attended for 9 years and loved every moment of it. She is now in High School at PCS and was very well prepared by her teachers and classes at Good Shepherd. Our son is in Pre-K, and it is a joy for him to
... Read more go to school. Good Shepherd is a school that invokes a great level of commitment and involvement at all levels, from principle, teachers, staff, students and parents. The end result is, we have experienced a wonderful l school where our children get a great education, a sense of belonging to a caring family, a very safe home away from home, and most importantly they love their friends, learning and school. If you are a parent looking into Good Shepherd, we would highly recommend that you and your child visit the school, meet other parents, past and present, talk with the principle, and spend time in the classroom with the students and teachers. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/11/08
We couldn't be happier with the overall experience our child has had at Good Shepherd. We as a family love and appreciate the ever present sense of community we find there. Academically our child in challanged but not overwhelmed. It is a wonderfully supportive environment and at the same time
... Read more the children our held to certain expectation to succeed. There have been excellent enhancements made to the teaching staff in the past couple of years. The Principal, teachers and administrative staff are highly committed to the students and families. Good Shepherd also offers an excellent sports program, music, computer lab, Religion, foreign language, physical education and have recently expanded the choice of elective classes available in the junior high program. There is a strong emphasis on fostering a well rounded child and so far we have had tremendous success. I hope you would consider Good Sherpherd Catholic School . Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/10/08
high tolerance for bullying. The principle doesn't seem to care about bullying at his school. The academics are to hard. My child works on homework and studies for their tests for four hours straight. It is ongoing and far to difficult plus the bullying. They don't care. I do not recommend this school.
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Santa Cruz schools — Good Shepherd Catholic School is located at 2727 Mattison Ln, Santa Cruz CA 95065. 2727 Mattison Ln is in the 95065 ZIP code in Santa Cruz, CA The school district for Good Shepherd Catholic School is the Diocese Of Monterey Education Office. Good Shepherd Catholic School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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