My child recieves a top notch education at St. Charles. The teachers are amazing! There is not another school in Bloomington that provides a quality education, religious instruction, and actual care and concern for the children. St. Charles is a great place to be!
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Posted by a parent on 10/02/09
We have a child entering her fourth year at St.Charles.We have found the school to be academically strong and spiritually nourishing.The teachers are extremely dedicated.Our daughter's teachers have always quickly answered emails and inquiries.They have a good pulse on the subtelties of our child's
... Read more particular academic and social challenges.The science ,art,and music programs are first rate.The new parish priest and prinicipal are clearly dedicated to the school's mission, as exemplified by recent significant capital improvements ,the addition of more extracurricular activities,and their strong presence at all school activities.We are Catholic and are very happy with St.Charles faith based education, and the children's regular participation at mass.A number of parents/friends who are non-Catholic seem to appreciate that St.Charles is faith based ,yet respectful of their religious affiliations.The parental involvement at the Gala,school events,and sacraments is very strong.We are very happy with the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/29/09
I went to St. Charles for 7 years. I my opinion the discipline very harsh, the dress code is stressed to much. Also St. Charles' education is only as good as a public school. When I went there the math program was HORRIBLE I didn't like how everyone was in the same class and there was no seperation for
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Posted by a other on 05/08/09
I have 2 children going through the school. English is strong, religion and social studies are consistently better than most. Math, science and leadership are very weak. I feel that overall, you pay private school fees and get public school indifference. Discipline is over the top and inconsistent....Kids
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Posted by a parent on 04/20/09
I have 2 graduates and one still in this school. Overall I'm very pleased with the teachers/staff and heavy parent involvement. Being a private school, there are limitations on special needs provided.
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Posted by a parent on 06/24/08
I love St. Charles. Some of the teachers are quirky, yes, but most of them are absolutely amazing. I loved my experience at St. Charles, and i wouldn't go to another school for anything in the world. (Granted, wearing a uniform isn't very fun, but it is worth it!)
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Posted by a student on 05/23/08
The academic programs are the best in the area. They have a top notch music, art, and PE program. For a school this size, they offer a wide variety of after school sports. The parents are very involved! Overall a great school.
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Posted by a parent on 04/12/07
This school has a very good middle school. Certain teachers are excellent, and others are okay. Social studies and science are especially well taught. Catholic values are highly stressed, though children who are non-catholic may still attend. This is the best middle school for children in Bloomington,
... Read more though they constantly put public schools in bad light. Here there are no less fights, but children must meet a higher standard to stay in school. Discipline is poor. There are too strict of a punishment for things such as not having a belt, or having long earrings...ect, and yet not strong enough punishments for things such as fights. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/19/06
This school lacks in just about everything, you will get better academics in a public school. I found when I pulled my child out and put them into a public school just how much they were really missing. Private school is just a status symbol, and they just take your money. They also don't offer the trips
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Posted by a parent on 06/05/05
As far a academics go St. Chalres is a great school and is known for it. There are some really great teachers!, but I must say from a students prospective St. Charles is an all around Ok school. A lot more happens then the school likes to let on... It's just not good for the 'image' I guess you could
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Bloomington schools — St Charles Borromeo School is located at 2224 E 3rd St, Bloomington IN 47401. 2224 E 3rd St is in the 47401 ZIP code in Bloomington, IN The school district for St Charles Borromeo School is the Archdiocese Of Indianapolis Education. St Charles Borromeo School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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