Truly a wonderful school with great potential to become a true leader in Catholic education. Technology, sports, academia are all great features in this school, in addition to some excellent teachers. And the Monsignor really supports this school. He has worked endlessly to see the school succeed,
... Read more and should he retire it would be a huge loss to this school. There is a lot going on behind the scenes that many are unaware of. Looking forward to the new gymnasium! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/22/09
This school has some excellent teachers as well as bright young minds! The technology is second to none, the Principal and the other support staff are competent and inspired to improve the school. The Monsignor needs to retire!
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Posted by a other on 08/25/09
No school is perfect but I must say this school has done very well by my son and daughter. The new principal is great, and hands on leader who not only has the academic background but also understands the need for extracurricular activites such as basketball, cheering and he will soon be adding a soccer
... Read more team the list in the fall of 2009. This school produces good, intelligent young adults. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/27/09
Our Felician Sister has been replaced with a lay principal! The Felician sisters built thisschool 100 years ago and it has never had a lay principal. This is all the work of the headmaster/pastor-he has ruined the school over the last 14 years. The school use to have 365 kids -it now has 80 because
... Read more of him and his mis/micromanangement. He forced out all the wonderful people from the school. He is only interested in fancy things that look good on the outside but have not substance on the inside-this includes, people, buildings, curriculum etc.... There are 2 other wonderful Catholic schools in this town within walking distance of each other and they have no problems...choose one of them! Read less
Posted by a other on 08/28/08
The academics have decline over the last 5 years. Alot of problems in the upper grades and little preparationin the lower grades. A lot of parental favortism,as well as a lot of drama-pastor runs the whole show and not very well.
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Posted by a parent on 08/02/08
My experience with SJS was unparalleled. Saint Joseph School truly sets students upon a foundation for life. The Felician Sisters instill the students with vlaues that will guide them through their professional careers. The children are taught that they must carefully examine situations and not merely
... Read more rely on rapid neurological response. I highly encourage parents to send their children to St. Joe's if they want their child to be well educated. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/21/08
When my kids first attended this school it was wonderful. They got the help they needed and the teachers and principle were excellent.
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Posted by a parent on 06/13/07
This school, over the years, has really gone down hill. Tuition is another problem. Other then that the school is ok. The students are great, though rapidly declining in number , and the teachers are excelent too.
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Posted by a former student on 11/21/06
My children have been at Saint Joseph School very many years and we have seen many changes, unfornately for the worse. The discipline at the school doesn't exists and depending on who your parent is,some students are allowed to do things that others aren't. Also the uniform code is followed or enforced.
... Read more Favoristism is defientely a factor in attending this school. Academics is not the focus only fundraising. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/08/05
We have been in this school for a couple of years now and I can only say that we love it. My children have really blossomed and learned a lot. Of course there are little things that I do not like. But nothing is perfect in life. My children are happy and that's what counts!
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Webster schools — St Joseph Elementary School is located at 47 Whitcomb St, Webster MA 01570. 47 Whitcomb St is in the 01570 ZIP code in Webster, MA The school district for St Joseph Elementary School is the Diocese Of Worcester Education Office. St Joseph Elementary School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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