I am starting my 10th year with children in this school and I have to say that I am absolutely happy with the environment and programs here. Most of the teachers are very good but as with any school you will have teachers that are only 'ok'. fortunately that experience has only been with the specials.
... Read more My oldest graduated 8th grade last year and I think the math program here is among the best. I like the Catholic environment too and appreciate that my children are learning about their religion as well as their academics. I would and have recommended the school to others. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/10/09
Hello. I am going into 8th grade at Mary of Nazareth School. I think that its a great school and the people her are absulutly wonderful! The teachers are average but there are a few that are great! I have been at this school since i was in kindergarten and have loved every year of it! All of my friends
... Read more are really great people that come from great familes! Im very excited for my 8th grade year to come and I will be so upset to leave this great school when the time comes. I have made wonderful friends that will last a liftime, have excelled in many subjects, I am involved in many after school activities clubs and sports such as Ski club, basketball, soccer, cheerleading, track, etc and I have enjoyed EVER bit of it!Overall, I totally and fully recomend mon to everyone and anyone! Read less
Posted by a student on 08/23/09
I have an academically gifted child and researched schools extensively. The Catholic schools use a curriculum mandated by the Archdiocese of Washington, which Mary of Nazareth is building on to make more challenging. Here, reading is leveled in the early grades and math is leveled from 4th grade on.
... Read more Middle school students participate in a science fair, but they do not have Math Counts! or Odyssey of the Mind teams. There is a resource department to help students which seems geared toward those who are struggling rather than the high end students, but I see that everywhere as a result of 'No Child Left Behind.' There is a very strong faith community, and discipline and values are a significant part of the student experience. The principal is very hands-on and knows every student's name. I consider the school to be a good value and a good fit for my child. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/19/07
I attended the school for my middle school years and am now in high school. I couldn't stand it and my younger siblings remained at the school until recently. My mom has decided to switch them because there just isn't enough for my sister who has ADD or for my other sister who thinks her math class is
... Read more too easy. I know from experience that MON did nothing to challenge me in school and, as a result, I was placed into the wrong science and math classes my freshman year of high school. When I entered high school, I realized that MON had done nothing to get me prepared, even though they constantly said they were getting me ready. There are very few sports, clubs, and a poor music program, which was a very important thing to me as a child that had to be taken away. I was not happy. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/13/07
My children have attended MON since Kindergarten. I see my daughter struggling with no help. It is either sink or swim. On the other hand, I see my son excelling but, again, nothing is done to challenge him. I wish there would be more help for students who are not doing so well. We pay so much and I
... Read more don't see anything going to the teachers or resource teachers. Hopefully this year, it will be better. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/01/07
My daughter has attended MoN since Kindergarten. She is entering middle school. During her time at MoN her father and I divorced and the school was the only consistent thing in her life. The staff made a horrible situation for her bearable. They did everything they could to make her feel loved and that
... Read more although things would never be the same that everything was going to be okay. I can't believe she would have had that same support anywhere else. The academic programs have grown in leaps and bounds since her beginning there and we are happy for that. There are in existence now programs for advanced learners - however, I understand from others that if your child is struggling not so many programs. Parent involvement is incredible! I know of no other school where the parents are so much a part of the school - sometimes good sometimes not. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/15/07
My children have attended Mary of Nazareth since 2002. They really love the school. The principal has made cread strides in improving the quality of the teachers and programs for special needs. The kids love the extracurricular activities such as soccer and cheerleading. The choral and band programs
... Read more are excellent and have fantastic teachers. The kids are not thrilled that Spanish is a mandatory subject with no other language options. There are after school Italian classes offered by the Italian embassy. The parents are very involved in the daily activities of the children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/06/07
mary of Nazareth School. I'm in the 7th grade and I think that the teachers are great. Yes, 7th grade is hard but the teachers are always there to help you. The teachers all know what they're talking about and are the best at what they're teaching. There is a very good music program. We perform 2 musical
... Read more concerts a year. We also have a very good band. Mary of Nazareth offers basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, and we started a track team last year. We have clubs like drama club, chess club, choir, band, and offer an Italian course. (Spanish is a required class during the school day) The parents here are great. Each class has 2 'room mothers' these parents organize a lot of things for that class. They also organize other activities like dances, bingo, the Santa breakfast and more. In all Mary of Nazareth is a great school. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/04/06
I attended Mary of Nazareth Catholic School in middle school. I must seventh grade was an okay year, when Sister Elaine was the principal.The staff at Mary of Nazareth is mediocre, unfortunately the good teachers left or retired.
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Darnestown schools — Mary Of Nazareth Catholic School is located at 14131 Seneca Rd, Darnestown MD 20874. 14131 Seneca Rd is in the 20874 ZIP code in Darnestown, MD The school district for Mary Of Nazareth Catholic School is the Archdiocese Of Wash Dc Education Off. Mary Of Nazareth Catholic School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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