Great school! We are blessed that we were able to send our children. They attended from Kindergarten through 8th grade. It's not perfect, but what is? Our children received strong academics in every grade. Religious instruction that made it easy to carry forward at home. The administration cares for
... Read more the children and a strong sense of family and dedication is evident when you walk through the door. The extracurricular activities are abundant and their is pride in the work done by children and teachers. If you're contemplating a private school education your child will be well prepared by attending St. Francis Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/20/09
Seeing grandchildren grow in knowledge and faith thanks to the teachers at St. Francis is a true blessing. Those associated with Catholic Education understand the unique personal grace it can bring to a willing student. To know that your grandchildren have that opportunity in our St. Francis community
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Posted by a other on 08/23/09
I am a very involved parent and I always knew that my three children were happy and receiving an excellent academic education at St. Francis. I really came to more fully realize the impact when my daughter began high school and she shared with me how well prepared she felt she was to meet the academic,
... Read more moral, and social pressures of high school because of her experience at St. Francis. I will always be grateful for the positive impact that St. Francis has had on the lives of my three children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/23/09
Our children were enrolled in St. Francis this past year, and I have to say, we were not happy at all. It's a very old building with small rooms and dark, dreary hallways. The small classrooms are over crowded with children. For the price of tuition, class sizes should be much smaller. The teachers
... Read more are not nuturing and are very stern, even for the smaller children. No idividualism....the classes are punished as a whole for something one child does, over and over again. No classroom management in the classes my children were in. The administration is lacking.....not aware of what is going on in the school or with the children. I feel that if I am going to pay tuition for school, that I should at least get what I pay for......we are trying a different private school this year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/18/09
We have been a part of the St. Francis family for five years and currently have four children enrolled in the school. All of our children have had a very positive school experience. The faculty and staff have created a wonderful, faith-filled environment. We have such a sense of safety and peace sending
... Read more our children there. Our children enjoy learning and love their teachers. Thank you to everyone who makes the school so special! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/14/09
My family's association with St. Francis Xavier School spans sixty-five years and three generations. We have all been strengthened both academically and spiritually by our education at St. Francis School. Though the physical layout of the school has changed over the years to keep up with the school's
... Read more growth, the dedication and commitment of the administration, faculty and staff remain steadfast. Students continue to receive a faith-based education in an atmosphere that promotes leadership, responsibility and service. Our children were challenged academically by caring teachers who were always supportive and helpful, and left St. Francis feeling confident that they could compete academically at whichever school they chose to attend. I would like to thank everyone at St. Francis for giving our children a solid start, and congratulate Mrs. Betty Anderson for her dedication and loyalty to the school, its faculty, staff and students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/19/09
Now that our sons have graduated from St. Francis Xavier School, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the administration, teachers and staff for their loving dedication to the spiritual and educational mission of the school. The academic environment at St. Francis is impressive on every level,
... Read more and the school's mission, 'Be Like Christ', is woven throughout all aspects of each school day. First Grade gave our sons a strong foundation and an insatiable love of reading. We credit their academic success to the love of learning developed early in First Grade. Each grade level at St. Francis is nurturing in its own way. In Fourth Grade our sons found confidence through solid classroom instruction and entertaining activities including class plays. Middle School prepared them well for their transition to high school, and encouraged responsibility and service to others. No school could have prepared our sons better! Thank you! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/15/09
My son has attended St. Francis Xavier School for kindergarten - third grade. I can tell you without reservation that enrolling my son at St. Francis was one of the best decisions my husband and I have made concerning his education. All of the teachers have been wonderful, but I am especially grateful
... Read more to his kindergarten and first grade teachers for the great start they gave him in reading. It does my heart good when I catch my son reading a book or when we pass a Barnes & Noble and he begs me to buy him just one more book. Aside from the academics, religious values are intertwined throughout the day. I know we are saying good-bye to one amazing principal who is retiring, but I trust the new administration will be just as wonderful. St. Francis receives a five star recommendation from me. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/27/09
Now that this school year has ended, I would like to write a thank you to the administration and teachers at St. Francis Xavier School. I currently have one child attending St. Francis and next year will have another in the new VPK program. We are looking so forward to having both our children enrolled
... Read more at such a great, faith-filled school. We also want to thank our principal for all the wonderful work she has done. She has been an inspiration and a wonderful mentor and role model for our child and our family. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/08/09
I have one child currently attending St. Francis and another one that will be attending in the fall. I feel they are receiving the best quality faith education that Lee county has to offer. No other school comes close.
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Fort Myers schools — St Francis Xavier School is located at 2055 Heitman St, Fort Myers FL 33901. 2055 Heitman St is in the 33901 ZIP code in Fort Myers, FL The school district for St Francis Xavier School is the Diocese Of Venice Education Office. St Francis Xavier School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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