We recently enrolled our daughter in Kindergarten at St. Thomas after thorough and careful review of surrounding schools. So far we are very happy with the professionalism of staff and the quality of the curriculum. Homework is given almost every night. Our daughter loves the environment. We love
... Read more the sense of community and the fact that most if not all of the parents we have met thus far share the same views with regards to discipline and academic excellence. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/14/09
I went to St. Thomas and transitioning to high school was probably the worst experience of my life due to the small amount of kids there..you get just as good of an education in public school as you would in catholic school, it's a waste of money. in the younger grades there might be less exposure to
... Read more sex violence and other bad things parents don't want their kids to see, but overall once you hit the older grades it's pretty much the exact same thing. Read less
Posted by a other on 06/15/08
My 3rd-grader has attended St. Thomas since 1st grade and our family is very happy with the overall school experience. Our principal is loving yet authoritative, and knows each child by name! I would like to see more extra-curricular activities and a playground for the kids, but those 'complaints'
... Read more don't change the fact that we wouldn't want our child in any other school! This Catholic school provides more than just a means to obtain an education - it's a way of life. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/02/07
I am a former teacher at Saint Thomas. I am hoping to be able to send my children there next year. It is a great school. Every teacher does whatever they can to help each child. Having looked into other Catholic grammar schools in the Monmouth County area not one has come close to Saint Thomas. I am
... Read more willing to drive 1/2 hour or more to make sure my children will be getting the best education. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 05/10/07
I have recently graduated from this school. It was an amazing experience. I made alot of lasting friendships and felt very nutured here. The teachers were caring and prepared us for high school.The amount of tests we got there were alot more then in high school. The only complaint I had was that we didnt
... Read more get alot of freedom. We had strict dress codes with our uniform. Nail Polish was not permitted! We had alot of rules, almost to many. Read less
Posted by a former student on 01/18/07
great school, small enough so that staff knows children. Would like to see a better playground for the kids. Overall the staff is caring and attentive.
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Posted by a parent on 08/14/05
I love and adore this school. I am envolved in the school and outside. I am on The Home School Association and enjoy being so close to everyone at the school. Academically, I believe the school is right there or above the public schools. I love the fact he wears a uniform everyday. The principal
... Read more keeps everything in line and welcomes you to talk anytime. There is a chorus to join and a band. We offer an art club for the children and many plays go on during the year. St. Thomas is a well rounded and guided place for any student. I can't say enough super things about it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/08/05
I sent my children to this school, and I still feel guilty. Humiliation is often used as a form of 'motivation', particularly in the upper grades. My son, now a senior in high school had a stomachache or other illness everyday because he did not want to go to school. Over four year at high school
... Read more he has missed only a handful of days. My daughter was afraid to talk aloud in high school for fear the teacher would make fun of her if her answer was incorrect. The principal supports her staff wholeheartedly, which means the children rarely are telling the truth and the parents should not believe the children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/19/05
As the parent of a second grade student at St. Thomas, I have only praise for this school, as well as its principal, Miss Wyatt. My daughter enjoys going to school, and I have peace of mind knowing she is learning at a top notch level and that she is safe in their hands (Miss Wyatt really does run a
... Read more 'tight ship'). Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/09/05
I just wanted to add that the school is peanut free but not because of 1 student with an allergy. There happens to be several children with deadly allergies to peanuts. They are scattered through out the grade levels also. Its not an issue of just avoiding eating peanuts for these kids, they cannot come
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Old Bridge schools — St Thomas The Apostle School is located at 333 State Route 18, Old Bridge NJ 08857. 333 State Route 18 is in the 08857 ZIP code in Old Bridge, NJ The school district for St Thomas The Apostle School is the Diocese Of Metuchen Education Office. St Thomas The Apostle School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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