Believe the reviewers who said it. Very cliquey. The parents are the ones who are the worst. If the children are also like this, are you shocked??? More of a social club for the parents than a school for the children. Overcrowded classrooms. Little or no recess/phys. ed./playtime. 'Benet-prep' mentality.
... Read more What is so good about Benet anyway??? Much of the hype about the quality of the education might be 'smoke and mirrors', but who knows for sure? Many of the parents are way too involved. At any one time, there seem to be more parents ('volunteers') walking the halls than actual staff. Bad news. These people and their families do get preferential treatment. On the plus side, it is a Catholic education. That's what we're paying for. It's too bad so much baggage has to go along with it... Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/21/09
SJA has incredible diversity in education. The school leadership puts core subjects first and excels in those, but also teaches through so many other areas such as sports, reading activities, science, music, drama, and so much more. The school does a great job of harnessing the energy, talents and
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Posted by a parent on 09/21/09
Saint Joan of Arc pulls together a large student body that spans many cultures and economic diversties to create a safe, equal, cutting edge academic environment that the children themselves demand more of.
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St. Joan of Arc does a wonderful job balancing great academics with traditional Catholic teachings,the children learn the tools to succeed in life and be a shining light to others.
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
The children get a great education as well as spiritual enrichment. The staff is fabulous!
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
The teachers are caring, giving people for the amount of pay they receive. The kids are respectful and learn responsibility and hard work and are prepared for high school. Very caring community of parents.
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
Our principal has the vision and compassion to keep our school top-notch and nurturing. Our kids are a part of an amazing community.
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
There is no school that is more about family than St. Joan. In good times and difficult times people are always there for each other.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
An okay school if your child is in the 'in-crowd'. Good training for the workload in high school. School lacks diversity. My child was miserable in junior high and was the victim of racism and overall lousy treatment my classmates. Sister Carolyn means well but is not aware of many of the goings on
... Read more with the junior high students. If I had to do it over again, I would have moved my child after 6th grade. Read less
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Lisle schools — St Joan Of Arc School is located at 4913 Columbia Ave, Lisle IL 60532. 4913 Columbia Ave is in the 60532 ZIP code in Lisle, IL The school district for St Joan Of Arc School is the Diocese Of Joliet Education Office. St Joan Of Arc School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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