I am sorry that the previous parent had that experience at St. Cletus. While I, too, find that snobbery and cliques do exist, that's true of any school. I think one can find one's own way at the school, and those are overall societal issues that must be dealt with in this day and age. Actually, I think
... Read more the education is the best part of the school, more than the social aspect, and my children have received an above-average education there. The school is really working on improving its preschool program, on both the curriculum and in getting parents involved in a more inclusive way. Hopefully, that will be a trickle-up and not a tricke-down improvement! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/12/08
We sent our children to St. Cletus because initially we believed that it was the best place for them to go. We thought it would be a small, caring environment that would be able to offer each child individual attention, as well as reinforce basic Christian values. What we found was the opposite. Academically,
... Read more the school was substandard, at best. If a family has a child that is able to catch on quickly and learn easily on his/her own, they will do just okay at St. Cletus. However, if a family has a student that struggles even mildly, St. Cletus has nothing to offer them, and, in addition, they will make the child feel like they are less than. The teachers seem overwhelmed and rely on the parents to teach their own children at home with an overabundance of worksheets. Socially, the school is a nightmare! Parents are too involved and able to control too much of what goes on at school. Snobbery, cliques, and bullying (starting with some of the parents and trickling down) predominate in this school, and even when problems are brought to the attention of teachers and the administration, nothing is done. Students are left flapping in the wind unable to trust that any adult there will look out for them or their safety. The school is far too concerned with appeasing a few families to the detriment of everyone else at the school. The school is very expensive and at every turn someone else is looking for money including the church (which has a host of issues of its own). There are many good schools in this area; unfortunately, St. Cletus is not one of them. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/20/08
I believe there is too much emphasis on sports and not on academics or even religion! I mean this is a Catholic school! Parents run the school rather than administration. Good point below about administration being 'fake friendly'. Any consequences for discipline problems are a joke. B-notes are
... Read more ineffective and problem students just get to sit in the acting principal's office. New, fresh teachers coming in are very welcome. The old, tired ones need to move on. Administration needs to take charge and take a stand and not let a small group of parents make all the decisions for the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/24/05
My son received great education until junior high level. Junior high was a nightmare at this school academically and socially. Would never recommend this school to anyone I know. Snobby, cliquey, 'fake-friendly' administration and families dominate this school. The teaching competence in junior high
... Read more level is very poor. The academic concepts get more abstract at this level and the social environment more challenging for the student. The teachers and staff at St. Cletus are poorly prepared for the challenges presented by the junior high level student. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/08/05
One determining factor for our family moving to La Grange was the quality of the public education we believed our children would experience. After visiting a number of public and private schools we found that St. Cletus was what we were looking for. We have been so impressed with the quality of teachers,
... Read more programs and children at St. Cletus. The dedication and commitment to creating a faith based elementary education has been wonderful. Lastly the involvement of the parents in this institution truly makes it a special place. We look forward to all our children graduating from SC. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/22/04
With wonderful public schools in the La Grange area, it's difficult to commit a hefty tuition and get less resources than I would sending my child to La Grange Highlands. I found some of the staff have an 'elitist' view and unaware of what is happening in the public school sector. I found no reason
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Posted by a parent on 11/16/04
Prior to enrolling my daughter in kindergarten, my wife and I visited at least a dozen schools. These schools ranged from very expensive private schools, to public schools. Upon our visit to st. Cletus, it was our interaction with the students, not the principal that sealed our choice. Their alumn
... Read more were courteous, respectful, confident and reflected a quality eduction. The extra-currucular activities available for students was extraordinary. But, the deciding factor was the peers my daughter would be exposed to. One year in and I have no doubts on my choice. My daughter is in great hands. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/03/04
I have 2 boys with very different needs at St. Cletus. One is above average academically. St. Cletus has challenged him. The other is average. St. Cletus has both challenged and nurtured him. It is a very welcoming community.
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La Grange schools — St Cletus School is located at 700 W 55th St, La Grange IL 60525. 700 W 55th St is in the 60525 ZIP code in La Grange, IL The school district for St Cletus School is the Archdiocese Of Chicago Education Off. St Cletus School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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