I agree with a lot of what was said here. The pre-k and K program is excellent. After that, it just starts to go down hill - depending on what teacher you have. Their back to school night is great example of what is wrong with this school. Lack of communication - lack of fun/joy of learning. I am shocked
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Posted by a parent on 09/28/09
St. Ambrose has a lot to offer. My son has learned so much. The curriculum is very strong and the teachers expect a lot of hard work but are patient and helpful. A really nice school for anyone who wants a school that is about learning
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Posted by a parent on 04/19/09
I have two children attend this school. The teachers are patient, the community is very friendly. I believe a lot of learning goes on in this school. I am happy with my choice.
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Posted by a parent on 03/13/09
From a parent who has had two children go through the school and is about to bring back the third after trying out a different school........ my children were both well prepared by St Ambrose for High School and have done exceedingly well. My oldest is now off to college and is well prepared for it.
... Read more When I look back, the lessons they learned at St Ambrose have been priceless. Overall it is a great school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/16/08
I am a very involved parent at St. Ambrose and my oldest has just graduated with an academic scholarship for catholic H.S. I feel that it reflects well on our academic program when many of our students are offered scholarships to catholic H.S. Like any school, there is always room for improvement but
... Read more improvements are being made and parents are listened to if they take the time to be involved! I still have other children in the lower grades and plan on keeping them at St. Ambrose. Two years ago a new principal and pastor were assigned to our school and they have made many changes to make us a stronger school. There are many team sports/clubs especially in comparison to other catholic schools in the area. I agree that our music and (sp)language could be stronger but would definately recommend St. Ambrose school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/08/08
When I enrolled my children because of the 'advanced'cirriculum,I now realize what we really need is an 'updated' cirriculum.This school is the definition of 'Old School'.One minute they are being worked to the bone ,the next they are watching Tom and Jerry.I wonder if anyone there knows anything about
... Read more how a child needs to gain a love of learning.Coloring and watching videos is not my idea of a music cirriculum either.This school continues to puzzle me.The children also need to have an opportunity to get alot more active.More health/excersize ed. and more time outside.Some of them look like they are going to break from the everyday grind. I could go on but I feel sorry for the school.One more thing,are children supposed to be watching VH1 in Catholic school? Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/19/08
I think the school is great and I would recommend it to anyone. My son loves the school and cant wait to go to school everyday.
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Posted by a parent on 11/27/07
St. Ambrose is a great school but like many schools always has room for improvements. Need to improve the music curriculum or lack there of and the language department needs to be reassessed. Realizing St. Ambrose doesn't receive the same amount of funding as the local public schools, they still
... Read more do a great job overall with the money they do receive. My daughter has spent many years at St. Ambrose, she's happy and loves learning. That says alot about the school... just has to revamp music and language curriculum. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/02/07
I do no think St.Ambrose is wroth the money I'm spending. Education wise,I've had countless problems with the teachers,lacks greatly in music and foreign language,and some of the rules are ridicoulous. My daughter hates St.Ambrose but continues to go because she loves her friends.
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Posted by a parent on 08/21/07
My child has just about completed her first year @ St Ambrose (pre-K), and I feel she has learned a great deal. I compare what she does with other children her age, and I feel that she is ahead of the game. Her cousins her same age (4 years) do not know many of the things she has learned.For example
... Read more she knows how to spell #1-10,she can write every letter of the alphabet and can put simple words together such as cat, hat etc. The teachers are amazing.She seems very happy there. Parent involvement is O.K. Her progress is amazing and I feel it is b/c of the teachers at St. Ambrose. I would recomend this school to anyone. Read less
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Old Bridge schools — St Ambrose School is located at 81 Throckmorton Ln, Old Bridge NJ 08857. 81 Throckmorton Ln is in the 08857 ZIP code in Old Bridge, NJ The school district for St Ambrose School is the Diocese Of Metuchen Education Office. St Ambrose School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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