the first year for my children was ok, the year after that was less productive and conducive for my children to learn there. We move our children elsewhere where they could learn better and enjoy their learning experience other than OLV.
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Posted by a other on 09/22/09
This is a great school! And I am motivated to write this, as I, too, feel the negative comments are off base. We are in our third year at OLV. The principal is accessible, caring, and a great leader--she is always open to hearing from parents about any matter--large or small, and this is not always the
... Read more case in private (or public!) schools. The academics are very high, and the extracurricular activities are expanding. There are many opportunities for extracurricular and sports beyond OLV in this area, so this is not a huge concern. Parents know each other and are involved in the school. It is a warm, welcoming, and yet highly motivated environment. Most importantly, my children are happy, and we as parents feel they are in a safe and caring environment, where they will be encouraged to achieve. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/05/07
OLV School continues to offer my two children an amazing academic experience. They are thriving here. The faculty is dedicated and hard working. They nurture each child to their fullest potential. New programs have brought new many exciting opportunities for the students, including music, sports, art,
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Posted by a parent on 01/27/07
OLV is amazing! We looked at many private schools in DC and the neighboring suburbs, but we decided to send our son to OLV because of the small class size and the principal, Mrs. Martinez, who instantly won us over with her sincerity and clear dedication to the children, parish and the wider community.
... Read more All of the teachers are wonderful - energetic, creative, patient and kind. Honestly, I'm baffled by the reviews from June 06. I have yet to meet a parent who is disappointed with any aspect of OLV. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/11/06
We first visited OLV when our daughter school was closing, having an older daughter who had completed a catholic school education and had graduation and went on and graduated from college to become a professional we thought that we would try that route for our other two children. Our experience with
... Read more OLV has had mixed reviews. First we thought as parents that we were providing the best educational experience for our children. Yes, it is true that OLV has high academics, however what we found amiss were social skills in which students could interact with others and feel comfortable doing so. We were quite disturb when our experiences were otherwise. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/08/06
Small classrooms with energetic teachers. Upper grades do a lot of group work as well as research and writing. Welcoming community and diverse student body. I like the principal and teachers who are committed to the success of my child.
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Posted by a parent on 06/08/06
It seems that most of the reviews written in August and September 2005 were written by the same person. You can tell by the poor grammar and sentence structure. If they went to OLV when they were young they would know how to write correctly! OLV is a wonderful school. The principal is amazing. The
... Read more new pastor is fantastic. The curriculum is challenging. The teachers are smart, enthusiastic and dedicated. My three children are getting a wonderful education in a morally strong environment. It's the best kept secret in DC! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/25/06
My daughter switched from public school to OLV in Grade 8. My only regret is that we did not make this switch years ago. OLV provides a solid education by qualified and caring teachers who always go beyond their call of duty to be helpful and available. OLV's principal is an amazingly hands-on,
... Read more involved and caring leader. The personal attention that the children get in the tender years of middle school, and the feeling of safety and security that parents have, makes this school really very special. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/17/06
OLV s pride and draw is its diverse, nurturing yet challenging environment. Teachers cherish their students, and most stay at OLV despite competitive salaries elsewhere because they value the qualities that make OLV a special place. Small class sizes (avg. = 15) with students from DC, Montgomery, PG,
... Read more and Fairfax counties. Ethnic diversity in the student body mirrors that in the metro area. Students move on to various high schools including many of the top DC area private schools. OLV offers after-school programs such as basketball, karate, foreign languages, and Brownies. Programs are sometimes limited due to commuting logistics of our families around the DC area. The principal is accessible to both students and parent daily at morning assembly and throughout the day. Recent improvements include A/C, new windows and lights, and a new school counselor and teachers aides in grades Nursery-4. A new pastor was installed in October 2005. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 09/30/05
OLV is a great school! Small class size coupled with strong academics greatly benefits my daughter. The atmosphere of the school is very unique, a good combination of discipline and old-fashioned friendliness. It emphasizes quality and solid subject matter, not fads and multiculturalism--if you prefer
... Read more those things, enroll your children in public schools. The new principal is improving all programs and the physical plant, while ensuring that the school retains its solid Catholic identity. Extracurricular activities are expanding. The teachers are very dedicated and pay attention to each student. The small size means that teachers get to know a high percentage of the students in the school. I have been a college professor so I know how to judge academic quality as well as the general atmosphere of a school. There are many opportunities for parent involvement; I find some of the other comments on this site inexplicable. Read less
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