My daughter loves this school and her teachers. This will be our second year at St Pats. I hope we can keep going there. Tuition is on the high side.
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Posted by a parent on 07/22/08
Though teachers do try, and some more than others. I saw it in the classrooms over and over again. Children behind the curve or ahead of the curve didn't get enough attention. The feeling of community and caring was great from parents, children and most teachers but I felt a better education could
... Read more be found elsewhere. The principal was not receptive to parents' questioning or criticism. It seems to be her way or the highway. She is very defensive of her teachers and practices. This wasn't a bad school but not nearly good enough. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/29/07
I am very satisfied with the education my daughter is receiving at St. Pat's. Yes, you hear the class sizes are large, at about 35 students, especially in the lower grades. But from my experiences and observations, class size is not everything. Prior to enrolling my daughter at St. Pat's, I visited 5
... Read more private and public schools and observed in the classroom. Even in the schools with smaller classroom size, I saw more chaos and disharmony than at St. Pat's with larger classes.Don't always judge by just class size. My daughter is developing into a very well rounded independent thinker, who loves learning. I always am able to approach the teachers when I have questions and am always welcome in the classroom where I volunteer frequently. There is great parental support for the school. Yes, fundraising is a large part of being involved in the school, but it keeps tuition low. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/30/07
We are absolutely thrilled with our child's teachers. The level of care and commitment shown to their students, in addition to the excellent, age-appropriate curriculum have exceeded even our high expectations. There has been much focus on social and spiritual development, and we believe these are key
... Read more components in shaping caring, competent and moral individuals. There is lots of parent involvement, which further strengthens the sense of school community. I can't comment on extracurricular activities because our child hasn't yet reached the 5th grade when participation in sports, etc. is offered. We are very proud that our child is on an excellent academic path that will provide the challenges and opportunities required to compete in high school and beyond. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/16/07
Class sizes are very large, most are at 35 students. Little personal attenion is given to students. The school compensates by relying on parent involvement in the classroom. The school philosophy is to teach the class and not the child. If your child is ahead of the curve do not expect accomodations.
... Read more Accomodations are only made for ld/special needs. There is a strong parent community and many opportunities for parent and family involvement. Afterschool care is available for working parents. More attention is paid to fundraising and less to academic quality. Curriculum outlines are not readily available to review and compare to other schools. St. Pat's school is riding on the reputation and success of the church, falling short of our expectations. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/19/05
St. Patrick's provides a wonderful community of parents and children. The parents are very involved in the school. The principal is not very open to parent criticism. Some teachers are known for poor discipline procedures and have been for some years. Even though people continue to leave the school because
... Read more of these teachers, the principal will not make a change. Unfortunately, low salaries paid for Catholic School teachers means that sometimes you have to put up with bad teachers. Read less
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Wadsworth schools — St Patrick School is located at 15020 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth IL 60083. 15020 Wadsworth Road is in the 60083 ZIP code in Wadsworth, IL The school district for St Patrick School is the Archdiocese Of Chicago Education Off. St Patrick School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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