St. Joseph's has been apart of our family foe well over 14 years. I chose this school for it's structure, family values and academics. My children are living proof that this school cares about each child as an individual.
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Posted by a parent on 03/26/09
My family has been a part of St. Joseph for almost 4 years and I would recommend our School to everyone. Each day that I drop my child off for school I know that she is going to be safe, loved, and respected by every person who interacts with her. Our community is small but that is a part of the attraction
... Read more we have for the school. The academics are challenging but when a child struggles they are quickly identified and given the assistance that is needed to keep them part of the classroom. No child is left behind here at St. Joseph and that is because of each teacher s dedication to education and not because of a state mandate. You get so much more than an education at St. Joseph s. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/24/09
We feel very fortunate because our child attends St. Joseph's. The school is a close and caring community, and is academically excellent. We love the fact that it is not a large school where students are often lost in a crowd. Rather, at St. Joseph's, the Principal, the teachers, and the staff recognizes
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Posted by a parent on 03/23/09
My family has been a part of St. Joseph School for the last 9 years. We are very pleased with the quality education in a loving environment. Catholic identity is very strong here, but students of every faith are made to feel welcome and loved. We have many more years to look forward to our children
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Posted by a parent on 03/06/09
I have had children at St. Joe's for over 13 years and have never regretted the decision to send them there. The academics are challenging and individualized due to small class sizes. The focus is on the complete education of a child -- including faith and compassion for others. The one truly unique
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Posted by a parent on 01/08/09
Though there many schools to choose from, my most important decision has choosing SJS for my sons. I have been pleased with St. Joseph's for the past 8 years. It my be a small school but it is warm and you can consider it your childs home away from home. You can entrust your child in the hands of the
... Read more SJS family. Between the faculty, staff and the academics, you just can't go wrong. Our parents are always involved helping to make our school a great success. I'm happy here and I wouldn't go anywhere else. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/29/08
St. Joseph's has been committee to academic excellence and community involvement for over 70 years. My older son graduated in 2007 and is proud to have had the opportunity to attend SJS. Not only did he take with him a higher level of academic achievement but a greater understanding of faith and
... Read more family. His younger brother attended Pre-K 3 & 4 and is proud to have moved up to Kindergarten this year. Great choice, outstanding faculty, great invested and memories that will last a life time. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/23/08
St. Joseph's is an excellent school with a safe, family-oriented environment. Teachers and staff members are professional and very caring. St. Joseph's has a strong track record for preparing students for high school by offering advanced math and Spanish classes. We are very pleased our son attends
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Posted by a parent on 08/04/08
Excellent School. Their curriculum is very advanced and on a level with many top level private schools
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Posted by a parent on 08/23/07
I attended St. Joseph's over 16 years ago, my daughter goes there today and is getting the same quality education, in a caring atmosphere, that I received. I have been a parishoner at the church for 22 years. It is like my second home.
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English as Second Language
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Lakeland schools — St Joseph School is located at 223 S Missouri Ave, Lakeland FL 33815. 223 S Missouri Ave is in the Downtown neighborhood and 33815 ZIP code in Lakeland, FL The school district for St Joseph School is the Diocese Of Orlando Education Office. St Joseph School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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