The year my son spent at St. Joes in Kindergarten was the worst in our families life. We will never forget it. I could write 20 pages on the unbelieveable things that went on..... They make you feel like you're not even worthy to even be in their presence. I spent my childhood in catholic schools
... Read more up north and they were the best. The only thing I wish is that they had in Athens is another Catholic school (and church for that matter) around for some competetion! Catholic schools up north are twice the caliber and HALF the price!?! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/12/09
SJS has provided my children with an excellent, well-rounded education. We are a family of Hispanic descent and we have always be treated fairly by Mr. Yarnall and the entire staff of Saint Joseph. We have had a student in the middle school and he was overly prepared for high school. SJS is an excellent
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Posted by a parent on 08/21/09
I attended SJS all nine years. The middle school is a major problem. The teachers, with few exceptions, showed no enthusiasm to teach. Their method of teaching was to put on a video for most of the class period, and those who needed explanations were left to ask a student who understood the lesson. On
... Read more the other extreme, a large group of students worked ahead so much they were months ahead of the pace of the teacher. There was no middle ground. The only reason I was prepared for high school is because I worked ahead on my own. The new principal's disciplinary system was biased & unfair, & I believe my racial status led to unfair treatment of myself and of my family from the principal. I'm sure that will receive many negations, but I know what I experienced. Please look at other options for your child. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/03/09
St, Joseph prepared my children quite well for high shool. The teachers work hard for less pay because they love the school and the students. Yes, a gym would be an plus, but there are other more important things in creating a well rounded individual. The atmosphere is warm, loving, and accepting of
... Read more differences. No school is perfect, but I have seen some parents assume that because they pay for the education, that their every whim should be immediately catered to. When this does not happen, then I have seen disgruntled parents who put down, deride, and abuse the reputation of the school and its teachers. St. Joseph gives the ITBS using norms set for the time period in which the test is given. I want to compare my child to others in the country rather than CRCT, which only judges whether GA standards are being met. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/09/09
SJS has provided my children with an excellent, well rounded education. The middle school staff did an outstanding job preparing my child for highschool - math and all subjects!
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Posted by a parent on 06/04/09
SJS has been a bitter disappointment since the IHM sisters left. There are some outstanding teachers, but generally once a student leaves 5th grade, the education becomes fill-in-the-blank. I have spoken with parents of students who graduated and most indicate that their student was ill prepared for
... Read more high school. The middle school science program relies heavily on videos, mathematics is behind most all area middle schools, English focuses very little on writing skills, social studies boils down to stories with little effort to engage in more than learning obscure facts. Despite comments as to the emphasis on religion, the emphasis is more to the display of symbolic ritual. SJS no longer lives according the mission statement to encounter Christ It seems that the church and the school seek more to encounter your bank account. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/31/09
As newcomers to St. Joseph Catholic School, Athens we were immediately impressed by the leadership and enthusiasm of the current Principal, Donovan Yarnall. The programs implemented by Mr. Yarnall both academic and faith based have been lauded by the majority of both students and parents of the school.
... Read more Providing a Catholic education for children is the priority of any parochial school. Though academics are important we offer our students, first and foremost, a foundation in their faith that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. Saint Joseph Catholic School is not a private academy and does not promote itself as such. Saint Joseph is a parish school that provides an excellent Catholic Education for any child who seeks it. As parents we feel very fortunate to have chosen Saint Joseph Catholic School for our child s academic and spiritual development. As parents we feel very fortunate that our child spends her days learning from an experienced and dedicated staff in a safe and caring Catholic environment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/11/09
The math curriculum is behind public schools in the area. Middle school math is severely deficient and parents who take the time to investigate texts, current curriculum and make visits to the public schools know this. The brightest students at SJS are regularly tutored at home by parents to keep up
... Read more with standards set at Clarke and Oconee schools. New principal shows little interest in academics, almost all his initiatives are focused on religious events and competitions. You don t need a Master s Degree to evaluate this school. Don t get fooled by people reciting their credentials. Investigate for yourself and talk with the principal about his interest in academics. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/14/09
I went through Catholic schools all the way through Catholic university. At SJS, we have had some very good teachers, but several whose lack of respect for education and students is glaring. Discipline ranges from nonexistent to excessive. In the last two years, religion has displaced academics. There
... Read more is a rosary session before school (daily during Lent), an hour-long Friday afternoon prayer session after school, Mass every Friday morning, school sponsored Sunday Mass once a month, and events like altar-server training and schoolwide rosary that take kids out of class periodically. Some are voluntary, but points are given for participation. Religion class is an hour long daily, but science and math are 30 to 45 minutes each and sometimes cancelled for religious activities. 'Catholic education' doesn't mean education only about Catholicism. P.S. The ITBS test scores are not high. Most parents don't understand the numbers given by the administration. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/14/08
How disappointing to have one person's unhappiness effect the reputation of a wonderful school. My children have had nothing but loving, academic-focused, kind teachers, who have yet to 'scream' at them. They both had an outstanding 2nd grade experience -- maybe the best years at SJS. Self-discipline
... Read more in my opinion, has its foundation in the home environment. I have to wonder how the self-discipline element plays out in the public sector. Sure, there are behavioral issues, but nothing, in my opinion, that hasn't been handled in a respectful manner. I guess it all comes down to personal opinion. My family is completely pleased with the school, its superb faculty, and the sense of community experienced. Read less
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Athens schools — St Joseph Catholic School is located at 134 Prince Avenue, Athens GA 30601. 134 Prince Avenue is in the 30601 ZIP code in Athens, GA The school district for St Joseph Catholic School is the Archdiocese Of Atlanta Education Off. St Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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