I'm a parent of two children at the school and have only had good experiences. When there was an issue I was concerned about, it was quickly rectified. This year, they have introduced an opportunity for students to take music lessons, there is basketball, the play, choir, etc. As with everything,
... Read more it is what you and your child make of it. As far as the concern of the person below regarding special ed - all students deserve attention. The children at SCS who receive special ed are by no means in the full spectrum that you would find in a public school. A little charity and compassion would go a long way. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/02/09
Why does this chool put so much emphasis, time and money into their special ed program? It is not a public school and I'm wondering where they are getting the funds to support children with learning disabilities. Is the increase in 'learning center' staff prohibiting the principal from granting good
... Read more quality salaries for the non-special ed teachers? I'm questioning if adminstration is also providing as much attention to the non-special ed students as well. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/12/09
As a parent of an scs student (I am considering pulling out this year) I cannot help but concur with the last review. Something is very wrong withthe administration of this school. The principal seems false and full of (fake) religious zeal. Teachers leave mid-year -usually the better ones. Important
... Read more issued brushed aside and not addressed. Hypocrisy and low standards rule. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/30/09
The administration is sadly lacking. Morale is down. The is no teacher continuity in the middle school. Rules and regulations are made up at whim. It is not a good environment. Three children are now done and I am so glad to be leaving the school community.
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Posted by a parent on 06/01/09
SCS is a great school. Teachers care about their students as does the staff. How can one Principal attend to 400 families personal needs? I find the negative comments not surprising. People want to choose what teacher their student has, they do not follow the rules then wonder why they are being spoken
... Read more to. People want to complain but rarely do you see these parents volunteer. One does not need to pay the $500 volunteer fee if one fulfills their 32 hours of volunteer service. They talk about a clique and whatever other nonsense. To make a difference one needs to be involved, not just standing back pointing fingers. I highly recommand this school to any family that wants a good education and instill values in their children that will last a lifetime Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/10/09
I am a current parent at SCS of three children When I read all the negative comments I can't help but to agree with all of it. It sort of puts my mind at ease because I thought I was alone and always asked myself 'doesn't any one see what I see' The bullying the lack of good teachers, teachers leaving,
... Read more the lack of a good education, the bullying by adminastration. The lack of feeling like school community exists (the very issue that is preached in morning prayer) 'see Christ in others' Adminstration should try listening to there own preaching. Now the question still remains about the principal and the priest, What is going on there? Teachers leave midyear or don't return.It's not the pay, admin.sensors everything.I am forced to stay there, The schools education level is not equal to the testing that is needed to advance to other schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/22/09
My child has been attending SCS for six years. The staff is wonderful, teachers as well. The only problem I have found here is there is bullying going on, that the staff and the teachers are not aware of, or do not notice what is going on with children that treat other's like they do not belong in
... Read more their click or they are better than... Even at gym, the course there should not be having the children select their partners for an activity, it should be up to the teacher, I feel many children would not feel left out that way, or have low self esteem because of the feeling that is left with them that they do not Fit In. Notice a child that is shy, or is not picked for in class projects, this is one clue to the treatment they are receiving from their peers. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/12/08
As a parent of two students at SCS I am so grateful to have this wonderful school in my children's lives. We pulled our oldest out of public school and immediately felt a sense of relief to be able to place her in a much better environment. Her teacher called us at home on her own time and outlined
... Read more the specific areas she needed to study to catch up with her classmates that had a better foundation. Her younger brother is thriving there and they both feel a real sense of community. Fr Currie and Mrs Hawley are excellent role models. They are patient, understanding and have shown tolerance when they did not have to. They honestly have our children's best interest at heart. God Bless SCS!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/04/08
Updated review from 05. For 1 child SCS was not the best fit & I enrolled him in public school. In no way was this decision based on the lack of anything at SCS. All schools have bumps, as do all administrations. I think some of the negativity that I've read here makes me feel like I'm reading about
... Read more a different school. My kids have thrived here; even the one that I took out still carries with him the basic principles he learned while at SCS. I don't think things are perfect; nothing is. I have had nothing but support over the many years I have been involved with this school. I may not always like what I get for an answer to something but I have always felt listened to. Our principle has personal high standards and also high standards for our children. Would you want less for your child? Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/25/08
I have had 2 kids at St Catherines for the past 5 years. I have been extremely happy with the teachers, the discipline and the school in terms of teaching. My kids are happy to go to school everyday and have never complained of being treated unfairly. The staff has always been helpful. The principal
... Read more has worked hard in getting good scores and great results from the students. I've attended school meetings where results have been discussed and I have felt I made the right decision of enrolling the kids here even though we are not Catholics. I do wish they would have more extra curricular activites and the extended day program should cover days off. That is the big challenge for working parents to find alternative care on those days. Read less
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Norwood schools — St Catherine Of Siena School is located at 249 Nahatan St, Norwood MA 02062. 249 Nahatan St is in the 02062 ZIP code in Norwood, MA The school district for St Catherine Of Siena School is the Archdiocese Of Boston Education Off. St Catherine Of Siena School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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