Hate to admit it, not the school it used to be; it tumbled very far very fast. Math program is horrendous.
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Posted by a parent on 06/18/08
More like a day care then a school. Too many days off of school
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Posted by a parent on 05/21/08
My daughter loves this school!!! As a 3rd grader she is learning so much about diversity and acceptance, but most of all being humble ... I know it will bennefit her in the future... I am so thankful she has this opprotunity. Sincerely. Dave Betts
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Posted by a parent on 05/07/08
After graduating all of my children from St. Paul of the Cross, I must say they had an awsome foundation with their faith, teachers, eduacation, administration and after school programs, including athletics. With over 750 children in the school they offer many clubs such as Art, Choir, Chess, science
... Read more and more. As far as accomidating the special needs of children my understanding is that St. Paul was at the for-front of bringing thier local school District into the school for extra help such as social work needs, meeting speech needs in their school and assistance with children with IEP's and just kids who are struggling. St. Paul also has two special needs teachers in the lower grades and two in the upper grades besides the teachers sent by the district. My children were average athletes and played competitively for 5 years and loved it. No one is turned away. Great choice! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/21/08
After 10 years at SPC I would say the teachers are hit or miss...some great ones and some who seem to be just biding their time. The athletics dept. has had its share of problems, favoritism and poor sportsmanship. Now for the good...it's an extremely stimulating environment. Students do
... Read more not sit at one desk all day and stare at one teacher. They move around to music, art, PE, library, computer. The religious education is just what you would want these days. With about 75 kids per grade there are a lot of friends to be made. Volunteer opportunities abound but sometimes parents/teachers want to do so many things they burn people out constantly asking for help/money. But you can always say no. Despite its flaws, I prefer SPC to the Park Ridge public schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/16/07
St. paul is a great school with very good teachers.
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Posted by a parent on 05/04/06
i feel the faculty is oustanding. a long tradition of catholic education blended with todays challenging academics
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Posted by a parent on 02/10/06
We were initially impressed with the school, but the longer our kids attended, the more its faults were revealed. The terachers are average at best. The administration is difficult to work with for the special needs of both advanced and students with increased needs. They are always nickel and diming
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Posted by a parent on 08/03/05
This will be our eigth year at St. Paul of the Cross. The teachers have been nurturing and provide individualized attention as needed. The school places alot of effort upon developing good behavior and values. Unfortunately, the Athletic Dept. leadership is the Achilles heel here. All said, I recommend
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Park Ridge schools — St Paul Of The Cross School is located at 140 So Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge IL 60068. 140 So Northwest Hwy is in the 60068 ZIP code in Park Ridge, IL The school district for St Paul Of The Cross School is the Archdiocese Of Chicago Education Off. St Paul Of The Cross School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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