While no academic structure is perfect, St. Jude the Apostle School's academics are equal to, if not better than other same-size Catholic schools in the area. However, what differentiates our school from the rest is the feeling of camaraderie among the families, the spirit of teamwork and naturally the
... Read more great teachers we have. Students who have graduated from SJS have excelled elsewhere and that's a fact. Of course, we are always striving to do better and it takes a whole community to do that. We're doing it! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/08/08
Currently 3 of my children attend SJS. My eldest daughter graduated from St. Jude's two years ago. She misses the daily interaction she had with both faculty and students. She describes her experience at St. Jude's as the 'best time of her life.' I currently have 2 middle schoolers that are being prepared
... Read more to enter high school. In addition, I have a Kindergartener that is enjoying the relationships she is making. She also is being well prepared to enter 1st grade by her 2 loving teachers. Recently I joined the staff at SJS. I am enjoying getting to know the students and staff. I look forward to my family's future experiences at the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/02/08
We have three children who attend St. Jude Parish School. From the first day our oldest entered St. Jude there was a feeling of community, where I knew my first born would be able to grow not only academically but spiritually. That is really what it is all about isn t it? Our parish school offers
... Read more a wonderful education, complimented with daily living out our Gospel message. St. Jude school is a collaborative effort among parents, students, faculty, staff, administration, and of course priests. This is the foundation we choose for our children because we believe it is the jumping stone for their whole lives. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/01/08
The reason we came to St. Jude's was for faith formation, and we have not been disappointed. The pastor and the principal make God's love accessible and real to the children of our school and parish. What has surprised us, is the amount of individual attention provided by our children's teachers.
... Read more Every teacher (and assistant teacher) we have demonstrates sincere personal interest in our children's academic, social and physical well-being. It is remarkable that teachers in a classroom setting could know their individual students so well. Our three children tell us often how much they love their school and we are lucky to part of this community. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/01/08
I currently have 3 children at St. Judes, as well as 2 older children who graduated from the school. At St. Jude's, my children have found a loving environment that has encouraged them to develop both intellectually and spiritually. We have several staff members who are current or former parents/grandparents
... Read more of students at the school. There is truly a family environment at the school, with younger siblings feeling a part of the school long before they start Kindergarten. My older children have successfully gone onto an extemely academic Catholic college prep high school in the area. Last year, a large number of our 8th graders were accepted with honors to this high school and have done very well in their honors classes this year. While no school is perfect, the administration, the staff and the PTG are contantly working together to make St. Jude's the best it can be. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/29/08
I am a former teacher, the current librarian, and have two granchildren who attend SJS. The environment is loving and nurturing, and the students receive an excellent, well-rounded education. In fact, all of our current 8th graders were accepted into the Catholic high school of their choice. During
... Read more my longs teaching career, I have worked for many principals. Our current principal truly has the best interest of each child at hearat. I enjoy working for him and at SJS. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 03/28/08
My two children attend SJS because the school's educational and spiritual environment mirrors our family's values. The administration, faculty, staff and school families form a unique family that supports and encourages each other. I am extremely pleased with the quality of the education offered at
... Read more SJS, and feel that the administration is responsive and caring. Obviously, every school is not going to be the perfect fit for every student (or Parent). My family is proud to be a part of the SJS community. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/28/08
St. Jude School is a very small school with a lot of big problems. The principal is very weak, does not inforce discipline. The staff is very frustrated with the principal's response to continuing issues at the school and the parents are tired of their concerns being completely ignored. If you are looking
... Read more for a small school for your child, look somewhere else. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/27/08
Besides from being an amazing school academically and spiritually, the thing that makes St. Jude the Apostle School stand out above the rest is it's true 'family' atmosphere. The faculty, staff, parents and students are such a community and that is something you can't buy. We are blessed to have our
... Read more children attend SJS and we as their parents are blessed to be part of it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/17/08
I am a former parent and now the school secretary. I have seen the school grow from the beginning to the present. The school has grown and become a wonderful school with great teacher and a wonderful support of parents. The children get a well rounded education with sports, music, computers, art,
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Westlake Vlg schools — St Jude The Apostle School is located at 32036 Lindero Canyon Rd, Westlake Vlg CA 91361. 32036 Lindero Canyon Rd is in the 91361 ZIP code in Westlake Vlg, CA The school district for St Jude The Apostle School is the Archdiocese Los Angeles Education Off. St Jude The Apostle School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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