Because my child gets a great education and the faculty and students are like a big family.
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Posted by a parent on 10/01/09
I have only been here two years, and I love it. I easily made friends, and it was easy to fit in. Everyone was welcoming.
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Posted by a student on 05/01/09
As a former teacher at St. Matthew for several years, I have another perspective to share. Thank you to all the parents who notice and appreciate the hard work that has been put into educating your children. The teachers and principal do so much more than you know. The current principal has been
... Read more fantastic in implementing new technology, improving communication between school and parents, and always challenging us to improve our curriculum and teaching methods. There are always dissatified parents, but I've noticed that those tend to be people who find it easier to just blame the school for whatever problem the child is having. It's not always the school's fault. (And by the way, having parent cliques isn't the school's fault.) I know the numerous hours of work those teachers put in and how they continuously go above and beyond for thier students. Some people simply cannot be pleased. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 09/17/08
There may have been many principals but this one is here to stay. She said at the last home and school meeting that she was offered another 2 year contract. While not all schools are perfect - not all students are either - we are willing to put our faith in this principal and work with her to make
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Posted by a parent on 05/06/08
Five different principals within 8 years, poor middle school math program.
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Posted by a parent on 05/06/08
Family oriented but VERY CLIQUE-ISH. Families with two working parents are often snubbed. The middle school program is less than desireable, the math program has been horrible and administration has been SLOW to react, Unfortunatly my child suffered because of it.
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Posted by a parent on 04/16/08
I am a student at SMA I am a very proud Crusader not just because of our athletics also because of our academic achievment.
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Posted by a student on 03/30/08
We were very pleased with St. Matthew both academically and spiritually. Thank you to the principal and teachers for all of their hard work. The Dads and Moms also work very hard every year to help the school become even better.
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Posted by a parent on 12/10/07
As a former student of SMA, I think that this school did an excellent job in preparing me for high school. I feel that I was more than prepared to make the tranistion into high school. I was in all honors classes at SMA, which as one reviewer said encompasses the entire student body (which it certiantly
... Read more does not becuase the classes are very challenging), and I was in all honors classes in high school. I did not struggle with my classes and I did not go to an easy high school. I atteded Mount Carmel Academy. The education that can be recieved at SMA is an excellent one, if only the student puts out the effort needed. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/09/07
Alot of good things going on at St Matthew. Glad to see such a strong administration and faculty. I am proud to say that my three children attend St Matthew.
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River Ridge schools — St Matthew The Apostle School is located at 10021 Jefferson Hwy, River Ridge LA 70123. 10021 Jefferson Hwy is in the 70123 ZIP code in River Ridge, LA The school district for St Matthew The Apostle School is the Archdiocese New Orleans Education Off. St Matthew The Apostle School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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