Aquinas is an excellent school and offers a great education. Iam a proud Alumni as well as my daughter. I graduated in 1984, My daughter graduated in 2004 and my Niece will graduate in 2010, my Goddaughter will also attend Aquinas sometime in the future. The teachers are Excellent some of them are
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Posted by a parent on 05/25/09
Aquinas has really high expectations for all of its tudents. Many honors and AP courses are offered, and we participate in the REACH program. We have really high-level technology, such as laptotps in every room, a fully equipped library, and SMART boards in most rooms. The teachers are supportive and
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Posted by a student on 01/02/09
My daugher will be starting at AHS in September and we chose this school because they are well ahead of most in technology. SMART boards in almost every classroom, teachers that are involved and a great bunch of young ladies to welcome us. I gratuated from MSU but I could not do my daughter a dis-service.
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Posted by a parent on 08/23/08
Aquinas High School is an exceptional school. They set high standards for the students which helps them become achievers.
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Posted by a other on 08/06/08
I am a proud alumnae of Aquinas H.S. although the athletic program is not as strong as other schools in the area, as my coachs and teachers would say 'you come here to learn...sports is just added tool to well rounded development not the tool box in itself.' Their academic far surpasses that of most
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Posted by a student on 04/04/08
I am a former student and graduate from Aquinas HS...it is an EXCELLENT school and it does prepare the student for their choice in whatever they may choose. I am proud to be an Aquinas Highschool graduate and I am proud and honored to have had the hard working parents I did to support me !!! Thank you
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Posted by a other on 03/14/08
I am a former student of Aquinas Highschool. I think it is an excellent school to attend. It is an all girls school and this is the reason why the academic standards are high. It is an environment and communtiy of great faith and learning. The teachers are great and take time to help you out in anything
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Posted by a former student on 04/05/06
Aquinas high school is excellent in theier academics, Im am glad to be a student there.
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Posted by a student on 02/22/06
the quality of the academic programs are excellent although it is a very expensive school. There is a music and art program for the incomming freshmen only, but there is an afterschool club in which the girls can attend. the parent involvment is excellent they want for you to be in it as much as possible.
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Posted by a student on 06/23/05
I went to Aquinas High School and I believe that going to Aquinas was the best thing that ever happened to me. I am very happy that I attended Aquinas and recommended to anyone. The teachers and faculty there are great and eager to teach you. Aquinas is GREAT!
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Bronx schools — Aquinas High School is located at 685 E 182nd St, Bronx NY 10457. 685 E 182nd St is in the Belmont neighborhood and 10457 ZIP code in Bronx, NY The school district for Aquinas High School is the Archdiocese Of New York Education Off. Aquinas High School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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