St. Francis is a good school. I have been a parent for 12 years at this school and have seen my older children excel and move on to top universities. The Jr. high teachers are amazing and care so much that my children were very ready for the rigorous Catholic High school education
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
I am disappointed that the teaching of Catholic doctrine and reinforcing faith is less important than cultivating the 'perfect' student, such as little girls who have beautiful handwriting and write expressive flowing paragraphs. Don't send your boys.
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Posted by a parent on 07/03/09
Leadership is lacking at this school and the teaching my child received was very uneven. Personal experience with some teaching staff and administrators was extremely unprofessional. A small school like this one doesn't afford much choice when teachers aren't meeting your child's needs. And the principal
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Posted by a parent on 07/03/09
This school is incredible! I have never seen more dedicated, hard-working teachers anywhere. I've been in the education field for some time, and I would highly recommend this school to anyone. Each student is looked at as an individual and is treated as such. The cherry on the top, is the Catholic education
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I think the teachers are wonderful and the administration shows great leadership and a strong sense of good judgment. You can see that the children well being is the focus of Mrs. Vallas decisions. The parent community can be difficult but she provides a caring ear while maintaining integrity and a high
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Posted by a parent on 01/25/08
Good teachers. Poor adminstration. The administration does not support the teachers and tends to kowtow to the whims of the parents.
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Posted by a other on 01/03/08
This schools is absolutely wonderful. The preople are frantastic, from the teachers to the students. The educational program is above average. Parents are welcome at anytime to help out. We were attending another private school in the area for 5 years and my children are so much happier now.
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Posted by a parent on 12/04/07
I think that some of the parents that made St. Francis seem like a low quality school are highly mistaken. I have been going to St. Francis for quite some time now, and I am extremely impressed with its overall quality. I look forward to the years ahead and much success, because I know that I can certainly
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Posted by a student on 08/23/07
Good religion program. Lots of extra curriculum. Teachers are helpful, willing to tutor during lunch and after school, and are committed to teaching.
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Yorba Linda schools — St Francis Of Assisi School is located at 5330 Eastside Dr, Yorba Linda CA 92887. 5330 Eastside Dr is in the 92887 ZIP code in Yorba Linda, CA The school district for St Francis Of Assisi School is the Diocese Of Orange Education Off. St Francis Of Assisi School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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