When I was a student here I absolutely loved it. I now have siblings who attend H.A. and things have changed quite a bit. The overall atmosphere doesn't seem to have the loving feeling it once had. I agree that H.A. has not chosen the best principals (the last 3, including this one) but the academics
... Read more and sports are some of the best in this area. I would have to say that Holy Angels does not have the best programs for children who need extra help in subjects or kids who have ADD or ADHD. The level of parent involvement at the school is unbelievable. Read less
Posted by a former student on 11/09/07
The school had issues a year or so ago like all schools do. The new principal has turned everything around and can be applauded for his hard work and friendly approach to what has been a difficult task. My three children have excelled and my oldest is now on the distinguished honor roll at Marmion
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Posted by a parent on 07/10/07
The school has improved and the atmosphere is very positive. Great staff, great involvement by parents!
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Posted by a parent on 03/13/07
We have a good and funny new principal now we really like Holy Angels.
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Posted by a parent on 11/18/06
A new year, a new principal, and some new teachers. This is a very solid educational environment that has the added benefit of being a wholly orthodox Catholic school. Here the truth of the Catholic Faith is not watered down. The job of a school is to equip children to succeed in life. A Catholic
... Read more school must do this but more importantly must prepare children for the next life. My children are getting a great education from loving, dedicated teachers, and they're getting it in an environment that reinforces the faith we try to impart to them. Parent involvement is great, sports and other extra curricular opportunities abound. I couldn't ask for more. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/07/06
We have had our children there since preschool (now going on 6 yrs) and have seen many changes, good and bad. My son has ADHD and often the experience isn't there in dealing with such learning problems. New teachers coming in tend to need the school year to 'get accustomed' to the cirruculum and atmosphere
... Read more and cannot properly spend time addressing the needs of the children. Being told 'I'm not sure' or 'I don't what to do to help your child' does not make me feel secure in my decision to keep them there. I too would like to have backgrounds on teachers and would definitely like to be in the know regarding the reasons behind constant staff changes, as it is our personal dollars paying for our childrens' educations. If such issues were addressed with parents, then there would not be 'rumor mills' for which we parents get reprimanded. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/25/06
Academically, the school doesn't offer enough to stimulate the learning environment. And I don't see open door policy in the school. The school probably has that policy but not really encourage the parents to use it. And as a parent, I never got a complete professional background of every teacher
... Read more and staff. I really expect the school is not only good religiously but academically, too. The students are not become too rigid, stiff, afraid because of that. I just think the school doesn't offer enough in term of academically and curriculum wise for the student. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/02/06
The quality of the teachers is very high, and students here will achieve a lot. There are strong sports and extracurricular programs, and the parent involvement is the highest, by far, that I have ever seen at a school.
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Posted by a parent on 01/27/06
I wonder if the parents who have negative comments about the school have ever had their children in public schools!? When a new principal comes in there are always anxieties and those who refuse to agree to the changes being made. We came from a very, very good public school district 4 years ago and
... Read more our daugther has done extremely well at H/A. Her IOWAs are off the charts and our academic expectations for her are above what we thought they would be! She has many friends, loves the school, loves the teachers and the fact that she gets a good, solid Catholic education along with it for us is all icing on the cake. We couldn't be happier! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/16/05
UM...WOW...both of the above parents are obviously the type you run into in any school. We are starting our 5th year at Holy Angels. It is a wonderful school and even better now apparently since the above two families anger is no longer there. My children are thriving in this loving school with a
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Aurora schools — Holy Angels School is located at 720 Kensington Pl, Aurora IL 60506. 720 Kensington Pl is in the 60506 ZIP code in Aurora, IL The school district for Holy Angels School is the Diocese Of Rockford Education Office. Holy Angels School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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