There doesn't seem to be a cohesive educational agenda at this school. The teachers assign lots of projects, many of which aren't age appropriate. My second-grader was expected to choose a current events topic, read newspaper articles about it and synthesize the information into a one-page report. It's
... Read more great to have high expectations, but when the teacher has only just taught them to read 'chapter books' (books without pictures), she's setting the children up for failure. On the flip side, one of the books on the third-grade summer reading list is the Captain Underpants series, so my child is writing three of the four required book reports on Booger Boy and Talking Toilets. Recess is held on the asphalt parking lot instead of the school's enormous grassy field. When parents complained the children were injuring themselves on the asphalt, the principal responded by banning the kids from running. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/02/09
This is a great school for people of all religious affiliations. The school teaches morals and values which are emphasized as much as academics. My daughter goes here and her program of study is advanced in comparison to her cousin's in public school.
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Posted by a parent on 06/24/08
I have my two daughters in St As. It is the best school, God bless!
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Posted by a parent on 11/26/07
St. Augustine has been a true blessing for my nephews and niece in the course of education. However I believe that they lack in certain areas of religious education. The religious education offered here should place greater emphasis upon reading the Bible and getting in touch with Jesus through formal
... Read more and informal prayer. Don't get me wrong. The administration does a great job of imparting values and stressing the importance of morality. They must however place an even greater focus in teaching the children how to commune with the Lord through prayer and reading the Bible and how to apply the Bible's contents into everyday life. All the reviews written by parents regarding this school are veritable and honest. Read less
Posted by a other on 08/03/07
Great teachers and facility. The school is like a big family. Everyone is warm and friendly.
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Posted by a parent on 06/06/07
My daughter has attended this school for all of her elementary and middle school education. She is soon to be an 8th grade graduate. The quality of education she has received at St. A's is unmatched in any of the local public schools. The principal, Sr. Mary Louise, is kind and compassionate and I've
... Read more always felt that she truly cares for the children. There are, however, many discipline problems at the school that the administration is either unwilling or unable to address. Many of the students are shockingly disrespectful of some of the teachers, especially at the middle school level. My low score in the 'Safety and discipline' category is related to discipline only. The school is very safety and security conscious. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/19/07
This school has the kind of atmosphere that all children should experience unfortunately it can no longer be found in any public school. It is the right balance of discipline, education and good old fashion fun. Children and parents who care about each other.
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Posted by a parent on 11/18/04
St. A's as it is affectionately call it is the best catholic school in the area of South Brunswick, North Brunswick and Franklin Township you can send your child to. The school is well staffed and the level of education can not be beat. But that is not all the Sisters of St. Lucy of Filippini have embraced
... Read more the student body with loving care and understanding. In my personal opinion you can't make a bad decision for your children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/28/04
Both of our children went to St. A's and we were very happy with the education they received.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/03
This school taught my daughter to respect authority.
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Kendall Park schools — St Augustine School is located at 45 Henderson Rd, Kendall Park NJ 08824. 45 Henderson Rd is in the 08824 ZIP code in Kendall Park, NJ The school district for St Augustine School is the Diocese Of Metuchen Education Office. St Augustine School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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