St. Joe's is a special place, full of wonderful and caring teachers. The families are amazing and there is a true sense of community here. People who have left can trash it all they want, they just won't admit that they have left for economic reasons. Mrs. Preston is an amazing principal.
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Posted by a parent on 04/13/09
I graduated a few years ago. I went to st. joes K-8 and it was a great school to grow up in. Sure it had a few cons but what school doesnt? I met a great group of friend there that I still have today. The teachers were great (shout out to Miss. Kesler) and band was so much fun. If i could i would go
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Posted by a student on 11/15/08
The Love, support and sense of community is alive in all that attend SJCS.
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Posted by a parent on 09/24/08
My children, my husband, and I love St. Joe's. It is truly a special place. People who have given it bad reviews obviously must have had a bad experience that has led them to say unkind things about this wonderful place. It is true that they have had some recent turnovers in teachers and administration,
... Read more but I think they've gotten it right with Mrs. Preston. She is an amazing person and we are so blessed to have her as out principal. The middle school is extremely challenging and the kids are really getting a good education. We have some new teachers who really know what they're doing. I am so happy with the elementary school is full of loving and gifted teachers. Yes, our enrollment is down, as it is in every private school during these rough economic times. But the people who have stayed are happy and committed to Catholic Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/19/08
Most of the teachers are descent, but the leadership in the last years have ruined the school. The principle, Mrs. Summas has made promises she cannot keep for the school, and she should have never been hired. Entrollment is dropping, and most don't expect the school to keep running for much longer.
... Read more The only reason anyone would stay is the excellent band program, that is sadly suffering from the lack of leadership and knowledge from the administration. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/23/08
What a great school. The empasis is really on the children and the teachers have a spirtual quality about them. The numerous activies home and school are beautiful and helpful to the community. I definately give this school 5 starts.
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Posted by a parent on 06/14/08
Best band in the land! A handful of teachers are excellent. Used to be the very best. Now its a train wreck.
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Posted by a parent on 04/24/08
I am a principal myself and have had the opportunity to meet and see Ms. Summas in action. From my perspective, St. Joseph's is very fortunate to have a dedicated and caring principal as she is. She is very professional at all times and has great leadership skills. Obviously, all principles are challenged
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Posted by a other on 02/27/08
With three children, I have been a parent at St. Joseph's for over 10 yrs. I have been through many changes-(mostly positive). One thing that has never changed is the love and caring that my children recieve daily from the caring staff and other parents at this school. It feels like we have another
... Read more family. The faith formation and fellowship with other families has created a bond with others that share the same values we do in raising our family. My oldest child has been involved in the jazz and symphonic band and is unbelievabl at the instrument she plays thanks to Mr. Linder & Mrs. Slimm. Not to mention, Mrs. Saloom (in art) Wow! and many others. The class roons vary between 18-25 students and all grades have an assistant or shared assistant. We are truly blessed to have a school like St. Joseph's in our town. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/08/08
My daughter graduated from St. Joseph's in May of 2007. She was well prepared to enter high school and is now doing well in honors classes. Her 9 years of St. Joseph's were a little tough for us as parents but I believe they were wonderful for her. The 8th grade class of 2007 was a wonderful one and
... Read more she made great friends. She participated in basketball, softball, soccer, golf, tennis and the symphonic band. All that and she made honors too! This has to be a wonderful place for an education. Read less
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Stuart schools — St Joseph School is located at 1200 E 10th St, Stuart FL 34996. 1200 E 10th St is in the 34996 ZIP code in Stuart, FL The school district for St Joseph School is the Diocese Of Palm Beach Education Off. St Joseph School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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