I love the preschool at AMCS! It is by far the best preschool in the area. The Director and Staff are the best! They are so caring of all the children in the program. They are always there to help a new family or returning family. I would certainly reccomend this preschool over any others in the
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Posted by a parent on 08/23/09
I have attended Ave Maria since 6th grade and just graduated. I had so much fun and made great friends for life! the teachers really care about you :).
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Posted by a student on 07/22/09
My family has been absolutely impressed with the school.
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Posted by a parent on 07/15/09
We have attended Ave Maria for three years. In the last year, there have been amazing changes with our new principal. The faculty and staff are extremely friendly and everyone is extremely positive! The middle school program is such a great environment for my kids! And the other parents are so kind.
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Posted by a parent on 07/14/09
My children have attended Ave Maria for several years- my oldest just graduated. We have been very pleased with the quality of education, outstanding and caring teachers and welcoming community. It is a fabulous school- I highly recommend it.
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Posted by a parent on 06/05/09
I have attended Ave since kindergarden and have enjoyed going to school every day. To me, Ave Maria is not just a school, it is a family. When I graduated from Ave this year, I was sad to leave but was confident that I left extremely well prepared for high school. The teachers are amazing and taught
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Posted by a student on 06/05/09
We are proud of the both the preschool & elementary school @ Ave Maria. We have sent two children through the preschool program & into elementary. Both are learning above average for their age and grade level compared with other parents with children in other schools. The art, music, language and library
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Posted by a parent on 05/20/09
I hate to say this as a Catholic who believes in parochial education, but don't go anywhere near this school. We had had our child in wonderful Catholic schools before moving to Parker and we were horribly disappointed with AMS. The curriculum is way too accelerated (what a teacher friend of mine called
... Read more a 'tummy-ache maker' school). The school's culture as a whole is not helpful or family-friendly. For example, our child had 3 uniform combinations required per week. Our teacher that year gave very little lead time information on some rather big projects that were upcoming . The principal and parish priest were very unresponsive. We transferred our child to a local public elementary school and were very pleasantly surprised. We do miss the religious education aspect but the parish's RE program is very,good. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/14/09
I had such high expectations and hoped my child would enjoy going to school here. The staff is rude and unwelcoming and as new parishoners and new to the school we were taken a back by how down right mean othe parents, teachers, (even) the school nurse, and principal are. We won't be attending this
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Posted by a parent on 04/06/09
We moved our children to Ave Maria 3 years ago due to DCSD going to a year round track calendar. We were immediately impressed by the welcoming attitude of the school and the staff. This includes the administration as well. Always smiling and extremely helpful. When you walk the halls, you see happy,
... Read more courteous children. They use their manners, hold the doors open for you, ask if you need help, etc. Try finding that in a public school nowadays! The curriculum is accelerated and taught by experienced teachers. The teacher turnover is very low which is so fantastic to see. The music, art and PE program are all excellent. We are hoping to break ground on a new Gym/Cafeteria soon! Spanish this year is taught using Rosetta Stone and the kids are immersed in it. So much more effective than memorizing words. In a nutshell - a wonderful school! Read less
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Parker schools — Ave Maria Catholic School is located at 9056 E Parker Rd, Parker CO 80138. 9056 E Parker Rd is in the 80138 ZIP code in Parker, CO The school district for Ave Maria Catholic School is the Diocese Of County Springs Education Off. Ave Maria Catholic School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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