My son has attended St. Denis/St. Columba School for the past two years. I am amazed at how much he has learned and accomplished! His peers are good children raised in faithful, caring families. Both teachers he has encountered have fueled his desire to do well in school, encouraging him to voluntarily
... Read more complete extra credit assignments and independent research. The playground used for recess is new and well kept. The school has 100% participation every year in the annual Science Fair. Parent volunteers are heavily involved in making the school a place you want your children to be for 180 days out of the year. I recommend this school to anyone who values a great educational experience for their children. Submitted by Leigh Viviano, parent Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/08
I have been in this school a very long time and things have gone down hill drastically. One thing I must stress, is that Sr. Anne is doing the best she can with what she has. Unfortunately there is this thing called tenure which allows the teachers who really should not be around children to stay there.
... Read more There have been alot of changes in recent years with some of the best teachers leaving the school. No one can possibly fill their shoes. The children are being pushed too hard and most of them are stressing out, both physically and mentally. The children are taught to be respectfull but some of the teachers are not respectfull of the students. They talk down to them, embarrass them and make them feel stupid. It never use to be that way. Why am I still in the school? It is still better than public school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/17/08
I have been involvoed with this school for seven years and would never recomend it to any parent. The education is not that great and the rules/staff are to strict.There is no football and the baseball team isn't in a real league. There is only basketball. The phsyical education is not very satisfying
... Read more with the students only having gym once a week and sometimes once every two weeks.I am also dissapointed in the bullying goin on not only between students but from teachers as well. overall i would recomend a differnt school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/18/08
I have been in this school for many years and have seen the quality of teaching go down. Christian principals do not always prevail here. There are other options available in the private school sector- and this is not the only school around. Proceed with caution.
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Posted by a parent on 01/25/08
This school is different than many other schools. The Teachers have their pros and cons. Some of them are far too strict for children. Others are loving and understanding. But, this school teaches faith and love. That is what is important. The only bad part is that the uniform code ad rules are far too
... Read more strict. It gets to a point where I write the teachers notes. Parent/Teacher communacations is the key at this school. get to know the teacher and your child will have a better chance of being understood. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/22/07
My children attend the Ark and Dove pre k and kindergarten class. They enjoy the program and the interaction with the other kids is very good for preparing them for the next level. My one complaint is that there are a lot of days off. Otherwise this a very good school.
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Posted by a parent on 03/03/06
Excellent academics, high level of parent involvement. Music, art and sports are all good programs.
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/05
The statistics speak for themselves. The school ranks unbelievably high statewide and nationwide in all academic areas. Beginning with the principal and pastor, and ending with the evening maintenance staff, everyone cares for the children and the school. It is not wrong to enforce uniform regulations.
... Read more Are we not sending our children to the school because of the structure and the discipline, along with the education? We can not have one without the other. When my daughter was going through a time of surgeries and biopsies my family would not have been able to cope if it were not for the support of the school staff and the prayers of the children. For the very few that have removed your children, I am sorry for your loss, because I have seen the academic achievements my children have reached because of the outstanding teaching staff. - James Gallagher Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/06/04
We are blessed to have our children attending a school where a wonderful principal and her great staff emphasize, model, nurture, and encourage a child's faith in God. We are grateful for the importance our school places on the moral and spiritual development of children. One way this is accomplished
... Read more is through the establishment and enforcement of rules. The rules are not unfair. Due to relocations, we have attended other schools and know what a special environment our children are in. As we researched schools, St. Denis/St. Columba's excellent reputation for having a strong academic curriculum and high, but not unreasonable, personal standards for students kept surfacing in conversations with past and present students, parents and the community. None of the above is possible without outstanding leadership. We have that with our principal. Her love and concern for children is obvious. Thanks Sister Anne! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/02/04
The Principal needs to go! Way too strict on rules that do not make sense! A daily inspection of socks is quite ridiculous! Some of the teachers need to go too! Its a great experience for the first 4 yrs, after that you are wasting your money.
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Hopewell Junction schools — Ss Denis and Columba School is located at 849 Route 82, Hopewell Junction NY 12533. 849 Route 82 is in the 12533 ZIP code in Hopewell Junction, NY The school district for Ss Denis and Columba School is the Archdiocese Of New York Education Off. Ss Denis and Columba School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels 1 - 8.
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