I have mixed feelings about Mt. Calvary. I had two sons attend the school, one in Pre-K and the other in 8th grade. While I have no complaints or issues with my youngest, the oldest come with many. I don't think the school knows how to deal with boys going through puberty and their only solution is
... Read more to remove them from the school. And even when the child is trying to do better, the teachers agitate them to keep getting demerits so that they are pushed out of the school, which is what happened to my oldest son. As he was getting on track, one teacher, knowingly, threatened him with demerits and constantly held this over his head until finally, he could no longer handle it. However, the youngest learned a lot, and I felt really good with his academic success, especially his knowledge of Spanish. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/23/09
This school is great. They have a new Principal who is quite disciplined and direct with parents and students. This principal knows how to handle these kids. Firm and Nurturung this school is one of the best in the area.
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Posted by a parent on 01/05/09
Mt. Calvary Catholic School in Forestville, MD, has a lot of problems. The current principal doesn't seem to know how to resolve them other than putting the child with the complaint out of the school or not allowing them to return the following school year. The children are off the hook. Some of them
... Read more are sexually active and are very disrespectful. One teacher had a temper tantrum and threw pencils on the floor. When you complain, you become the problem instead of the person who actually committed the act. The teachers seem to cater to the children who know the work and give little attention to those who don't. I wouldn't recommend this school. You pay a lot of money and in return get nothing back. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/18/08
The Principal of this school does not know how to handle matters involving the students and her staff's behavior. Her solution is to remove the student instead of addressing the continued problems in the school. This is why the school is deteriorating, because of poor leadership.
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Posted by a parent on 03/18/08
The atmosphere is very professional and the teachers are well qualified. Joshua's first two weeks have been good for him. He likes his teacher Ms. Jones (I like her too) and seems to have adjusted instantly. I look forward to a wonderful, exciting, learning, good year.
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/07
I am not the only one that has graduated from Mt. Calvary and has gone on to attend Harvard. Not only did Mt. Calvary give me the tools necessary to receive a scholarship to Bishop McNamara High School, as well as several others, but they gave me the foundation that I needed to succeed, both academically
... Read more and spiritually. There is a friendly family oriented environment. The principal is especially amazing. They also have programs for those that struggle or excel in both reading and math. The reading and math specialist has been there for at least 15 years. I will forever be thankful for all that Mount Calvary has provided for my brother (c/o 2003), who has a full scholarship to college, as well as myself. Read less
Posted by a former student on 09/03/07
My children attended Mt. Calvary School for quite some time and still attending. Yes, the school has gone through some changes just like any other school. The school is very family orientated. There are parents who are involve and some who are not. It is important that you as a parent get involve
... Read more in your children's education whether it is private or public. There are great teachers and good families that makes alot of effort towards the school. The education at the school is very important and they have the necessary resources if your child is behind in reading or math. Overall the school is good academically. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/22/06
My children attended Mt. Calvary for 4 years. Education is good for the early development but when they reach the upper level grades education goes down. There's not much parent involvement in the school. Overall the school needs lots of improvement academically.
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Posted by a parent on 08/15/06
This is a great school. I graduated this year(2006)and I am going on to McNamara on a scholarship. Mt.Calvary has prepared me for high school and I will always remeber them. Just to comment on other comments the teachers have usually been there for a while and have a lot of chemistry. They are great
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Posted by a former student on 06/19/06
I am responding to the previous negative comments. I have seen very little change in the staff in the last five years. The teachers are very dedicated! They give over 100% to help their students. The students feel safe, and there is not a discipline problem at Mount Calvary. A child can learn with a
... Read more peace of mind. They have a challenging curriculum, that may not be for all students. This school does assist students with reading problems. It has a reading/math resource teacher for primary grades. She has been there for over 15 years. The students excel here academically and socially. I am very happy with this school, and I know I am not alone. Read less
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Forestville schools — Mount Calvary Catholic School is located at 6704 Marlboro Pike, Forestville MD 20747. 6704 Marlboro Pike is in the 20747 ZIP code in Forestville, MD The school district for Mount Calvary Catholic School is the Archdiocese Of Wash Dc Education Off. Mount Calvary Catholic School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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