2.7 actually. I agree with people who say that the whole student atmosphere is very cliquey and there are a lot of stereotypes. It's a classic example of how a school can be filled with mean, fake people. There are only like 5 guidance counselors that have to take care of like 1000+ students. But the
... Read more absolutely, most best thing about Mon Don is the teachers, hands down. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/07/09
I'm a student at Monsignor Donovan and I am forced to admit that this year I have found the experience to be unsatisfactory. Not only do some of the Honors courses more aptly reflect the AP courses but there are a few teachers that cause the students undue stress. I personally have 2 of them this term.
... Read more Frankly at this point I am praying that i just pass these two classes. P.S- I am an A-B student who maintains 5 out of 8 honors courses (excepting gym, band, and alg. 2) Read less
Posted by a student on 05/04/09
Mon Don is an excellent school! I completely agree that it provides more of an education than just scholarly. All of the teachers are amazing and while some may say that they are 'green' because they are getting paid less, I found that the teachers care far more about their students than those in public
... Read more schools. They are willing to be paid less because they care about the school and the students, not because they are unqualified. While drinking, etc does happen, I would say it happens far less than public schools and even other Catholic schools. Mon Don was just such a great community of students and teachers and I am so glad that I went to school there. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/30/08
I must disagree also with all the negative reviews. Personally, I think some of these people with the negative reviews never attended the school and are here just to bash it. My experience with MonDon was great. Coming from MonDon, I felt as though was much more prepared for college than most people
... Read more of my grade. Yeah there was drinking but I'd like to know what high school doesn't have the same problem and with regards to the laptops, yeah they were probably a waste of money but it added to the experience. Kairos was an amazing experience, and the friends I made from the school will be with me forever, so whoever is here to bash MonDon, you really need something better to do with yourselves. MonDonAlumni2007 Read less
Posted by a student on 12/06/08
I am a senior at MonDon, so I totally disagree with all of the negative reviews. The negative reviews are so far from the truth. I love MonDon! the teachers are great, the administration is great as well, and the guidance department is really helpful. I honestly don't see how anyone can dislike MonDon.
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Posted by a student on 11/12/08
The staff at Monsignor Donovan are severly underqualified as a whole. The students are rather cliquey and mean-spirited. Drugs, alchohol, and other questionable activities proliferate there, in quantites no lesser than those of most public school. However, all this remains remakably well concealed from
... Read more the adult world--parents, and even the staff. Notice how most of the student reviews here are negative, and most adult ones are positive. This isn't a coincidence; the scool is ridiculously good at putting up a front, and it is only those who attend it that realize the truth. It's the hoodwinked parents that pay tuition, not the disgruntled children who realize it's really not worth it. If you are a catholic-school-bred, popular teen who has no qualms about underage drinking/drug laws and have very little regard for academics, you will love it here. Otherwise, I urge you to look elsewhere. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/02/08
I'm a freshman and I think Mon Don is awesome. It's soo easy to make friends and everyone is really down-to-earth. Flex is amazing and I love the fact that we get to go to our clubs during school. The teachers are great so far, the clubs are fun, the sports teams keep winning everything, there's tons
... Read more of charity work, lots of technology (laptops!), the quad is a great place to hang out, and everyone really seems to care about school. And another thing that's school is that all grades get to interact. You're not limited to making friends in your own grade. Everyone's friendly and welcoming. You should go to Mon Don if you can!! Read less
Posted by a student on 10/18/08
I would take up an entire page it i wrote how much i hate this school. Mondon is different on so many different levels but it is not always a good thing. It is full if judgemental people, no body gives anyone a chance, everyone knows everyone elses business, and the student are cruel. I have never met
... Read more more student that are fake in my whole entire life before. Mondon is all about 'technology'...Ha! yeah right. We neve ruse our computers and when we do we're told to put them away in 10 minutes. Half of the teachers don't even use their sylbus. I can go on and on about this school but it will be pointless because mondon has such great reveiws....Not. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/14/08
MonDon prepared me academically as well as spiritually. School was a joy to attend, teachers cared about students. The community service requirement, something I resisted at first, was a great experience. The retreats students participate in all four years were very beneficial. The Kairos retreat was
... Read more probably four of the best days of my life. It is something very few people have an opportunity to do, to sit and reflect about yourself for four days away from it all, if you have the opportunity take it. I think MonDon offers something that is often lacking in today s schools, building a student s character. Yes, the guidance department had issues (nothing is perfect) and yes there was drug use by some students (but find me a high school where there is not.) Like anything else it s what you put into it but if you do MonDon has a lot to offer back. MonDonAlumni2004 Read less
Posted by a other on 04/06/08
this is a great school. I love the teachers and admistration. its welcoming and fun to be at. the school day it great and I find that it goes a lot quicker. I will not disagree about what the last reviewer said. there is a good amount of drugs and alcohol, parties, and dramas. it is a little catty, but
... Read more the students who stay focused and make friends with the right people will have the most amazing four years of their life. I'd recommend this school to anyone. Read less
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Toms River schools — Monsignor Donovan High School is located at 711 Hooper Ave, Toms River NJ 08753. 711 Hooper Ave is in the 08753 ZIP code in Toms River, NJ The school district for Monsignor Donovan High School is the Diocese Of Trenton Education Office. Monsignor Donovan High School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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