All this school cares about is the money. Everything that you don't do, you must pay for. If you don't sell all your raffel tickets, you pay! It's ridiculous. Also, since I am a student, I feel that the Junior High there is very hard and more like a competition. There are fights (not like fist fights)
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Posted by a parent on 05/21/09
I'm an 8th grader at SMI. I've been here since kindergraden and before me both my sisters went here. I've had the best years of my life here. Yes the school has its probelms but which schools don't. I have a sense of family with my classmates and even though yes we do have an 'in' crowd but it doesn't
... Read more control school. We still look out for and love each other no matter what group were in. Most teachers are great and they have prepared me for high school. yes some teachers are not excatly the best or nicest but its good to learn to deal with them before you get to high school. I have made many friendships, memories, and traditions here at SMI.I have learned about myself at SMI. I love this school and will miss it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/09/09
I couldn't be happier at SMI. Having been in the Plainfield public schools I find it hard to believe anyone would complain. Many of the children in the public schools are not getting the help they are entitled to and parents have to fight for the limited help they do get. I have always felt welcomed
... Read more by the teachers and other parents. My oldest is now in high school and she is excelling duen to her experience at SMI. I'm sure there is some favoritism but I found that at our other school too. There is good and bad at all schools and you have to decide what you're going to focus on. I have found much more good then bad. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/20/08
When we switched to SMI I new right away I woukdn't like it here. They pick favorites and you can definitely tell. It is ok I guess but I ahve seen better.
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Posted by a student on 03/04/08
We had the misfortune of having our children attend this school for three horrible years - kept hoping something would change. The disorganization is unbelievable. This was the worst experience for our family. We thank God we got out when we did.
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Posted by a parent on 06/14/07
We switched to St. Mary's because we wanted the structure of a Catholic School and an atmosphere of faith. The first 2 years were great! Unfortunately, this year has been horrible. There was a change in leadership, and the new principal is more interested in sports and keeping the wealthy families, volunteers
... Read more and teachers happy. There is a great lack of concern for children with additional educational needs. District 202 provides funding for these children, but since the amount was cut this year, the pricipal decided to use the funds for the children with speech issues (who are the minority). They have provided their own Resource Teacher, but there are up to 10 children in her class at one time. Our daughter no longer gets the help she needs. Again, favoritism is high in this school, and this is an area where that prevails. I miss the 'family' once enjoyed here! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/21/07
St. Mary's is a private/Catholic school - of course there is fundraising. We are not supported by taxes like the public schools. I love the fact that we don't have to sell wrapping paper and candy 5 times a year. Where do you think the funding/money comes from?? The more you put into the school and
... Read more the functions the more you get out of it. Of course the parents that are here helping all the time are close - they depend on each other. I wouldn't have my children in any other school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/20/06
What a big mistake for us to enroll our children at St. Mary's. They have a mandatory volunteer program for all parents and if you're not able to meet the required volunteer time, you have to pay cash to the school. Their fund raisers are also cut throat, all students are required to participate in these
... Read more fund raisers, otherwise, parents get charged. I don't think their academic standards are better than other schools in the area. The preferential treatment of children who's parents are teachers or with the 'in' group is staggering. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/14/06
St. Mary Immaculate is an amazing school. I have attended this school for only a little over a year, and it has become my favorite place in the world. The small atmosphere and intimate envorment is great. The teachers are all wonderful people, who really care for us. We lack a little in extracurricular
... Read more activies, but this is because of such a small school. With a small school comes a sense of family. At St. Marys we grow together, almost becoming a family outside of home. I dont think this review could even express the school, and how great it really is. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/05/06
St. Mary Immaculate is a nice school. The problems this school has relates to the principal and vice-principal. The lack of leadership and continuity here is high. Favoritism is high here as well especially for the children of the teachers. They get preferential treatment by administration.
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Plainfield schools — St Mary Immaculate School is located at 15629 S Rt 59, Plainfield IL 60544. 15629 S Rt 59 is in the 60544 ZIP code in Plainfield, IL The school district for St Mary Immaculate School is the Diocese Of Joliet Education Office. St Mary Immaculate School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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