My oldest son is a graduate, and I have two more children still attending. All of the graduates that are in High School with my son are at the top of their class, and seem to receive all of the awards at the end of the year. I think it results from good study habits and values that are enforced at
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Posted by a parent on 10/28/07
My son has just recently graduated from St. Mary's. He has gone there since he was in Pre K. We have enjoyed being involved with such a wonderful atmosphere. Sister Harriet is such an asset to the school. He has learned so much and continues to grow. The parent involvement is very good. The teachers
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Posted by a parent on 06/20/07
I went to St. Mary's from K-6th grade. I saw a review that had negative aspects of the school. I disagree with all that this parent had to say, Sister Harriet is a wonderful, loving woman who takes care of every student who walks through the door. The music program when I was in attendance was fantastic,
... Read more as was the art program. We had involvement in sports through the Youth Bureau. Every school has their teachers to watch out for, and the kids who are trouble makers, but if you want your child to have a sense of pride and morals instilled in him or her, St. Marys is the place to go. I loved going to school there and would not wish to have gone anywhere else. Read less
Posted by a former student on 02/22/07
Our daughter states that St. Mary's School is a loving place. This means a lot to us and we feel that St. Mary's does a great job making kids feel safe and loved.
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Posted by a parent on 04/06/06
Great school with a wonderful sense of family and community.
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Posted by a parent on 09/07/05
This school teaches the kids to be respectful right from the start and i think, sets them off on a path to success later in high school and the rest of their life.
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Posted by a former student on 03/31/05
Our child has attended Saint Mary s for several years. Initially the school was a God send. Families with the same goals and commitment to education, dedicated teachers (beware of a few) small class size. We now realize the public school curriculum is more diverse and class size is much larger than
... Read more in public schools. The teachers continue to be dedicated, loving and far above the standard. The administration is extremely controlling and has favorite families if you do not make it to the favorites list look out, you will be an outcast. If your child needs special education this is not the place to be, the administration will not even consider helping your child beyond the basics. Many students leave in the 4th grade, if you make it to the 4th grade you will understand why. Consider other options, there are many, before paying the tuition. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/10/04
Our daughter has attended St. Mary's school for the past two years, and she really loves the school. Her teachers have been outstanding, and the administration is also great! We have been very pleased with the academic standards of the school, and we plan to send our other children to St. Mary's.
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Posted by a parent on 06/28/04
St. Mary's is a great school. There is a sense of community within the school and the staff and administration are extremely dedicated. It was nice to finally find a school that not only believes in academic achievement, but truly cares about children!
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Cortland schools — St Mary's School is located at 61 N Main St, Cortland NY 13045. 61 N Main St is in the 13045 ZIP code in Cortland, NY The school district for St Mary's School is the Diocese Of Syracuse Education Office. St Mary's School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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