My kids have went to santa sophia academy all their lives and what a great and caring staff. I have seen a major impact in my kids. I still have one kid that goes there now. I do recommend this school.
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Posted by a parent on 08/04/09
I went to Santa Sophia Academy and if you were not one of the 'cool' kids it was not a great experience, I was picked on all of my eight grade year and the only person who helped me was Mrs.Nau but she does not teacher there anymore. There are better schools out there.& the school focuses too much on
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Posted by a student on 05/05/09
As a parent who is concerned about budget cuts and how this could affect my daughters education, I found a private school that exceeded our expectation. Small class sizes with teachers that give their all and more to educate th kids
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Posted by a parent on 07/02/08
This is a great school. The class sizes are smaller than in public school and for a smaller size school I feel the teaching staff is high quality. The work my children are doing compared to their peers in public school is slightly ahead, and they seem to have a better grasp of basic concepts in areas
... Read more that are important to me: English and Mathematics. They are secure and comfortable in the environment, and they will not have to change schools in 6th grade. The school does not teach to any standard test so they are not pushed toward a standard set of concepts mandated by the government. Furthermore, I have reviewed the curriculum for all the grades and prefer it to the local public school curriculum. It meets and exceeds that of the local public gradeschool and junior high. Of course, a Christian school environment is not for everyone. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/02/08
I am a student at Santa Sophia Academy . I think this school is great. The teachers are nice, and make the learning fun but at the same time the students are learning. The only thing that I do not like is that there are no 'periods' all the same 1 teacher.There is also only one class per grade so technically
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Posted by a student on 04/04/08
I liked this school for a few years, but came to realize the curriculum is completely unchallenging (a 'worksheet' curriculum) and the teachers are mediocre. After transfering my kids to public school, what a difference! Meaningful activities, great teachers, science labs, happy kids. Bottom line...find
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Posted by a parent on 02/24/08
Its alright, but its not the best. The teachers are nice but the curiculum is not the best in the world.
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Posted by a student on 01/20/08
Great academic program. Lots of extracurricular activities. Parent involvement is encouraged and required. Lots of costs involved with school in addition to the tuition. Access to students limited when requesting a visit.
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Posted by a parent on 08/24/05
I am currently a student at this school.I and fellow classmates think that this is not a very 'real' enviroment to learn.There are not different periods and teachers for each subject.This school will not get you ready for highschool.I give this school a F.
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Posted by a student on 12/04/04
Santa Sophia Academy is a wonderful learning environment for students from ages 5 to 15! Because the school is based on Christian beliefs the teachers and staff not only teach the correct curriculum but morals and life decisions. The uniforms represent equality amongst the students. Extra-curricular
... Read more activities include sports, croche club, study hall, and drama. there is also a student council. this group consists of students in grades 6-8. these children must have all passing grades and their job is be examples of the school. they lead many school activites and collect many iteams for the poor along with the rest of the student body. Send your child here and he/she will be more likely to succeed greatly in high school! Read less
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Spring Valley schools — Santa Sophia Academy is located at 9806 San Juan St, Spring Valley CA 91977. 9806 San Juan St is in the 91977 ZIP code in Spring Valley, CA The school district for Santa Sophia Academy is the Diocese Of San Diego Education Office. Santa Sophia Academy is a Catholic school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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