OLV is a great school, my daughter attended from 1 grade to 4 grade and then she wanted to experience the public school system but she miss olv so much she return to finish. great school
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Posted by a parent on 10/28/09
olv is the most greatest school i have ever been to.The teachers are very kind and they would never embrass you in front of other students. I have been in the honor roll for all of semester i have been in olv i surely recommed if u are thinking to put your child in olv you should.
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Posted by a student on 08/31/09
First let me start by saying that even 1 star in exceptional for any school in the Mount Vernon School District. I have had 3 children in Mt. Vernon school, my last one being my soon that had to be pulled out of Cecil H. Parker because of the less than desirable element and lack of challenging material
... Read more for my Son. OLV has transformed him into a confident and independant young Man. The faculty is not 100% but where is it 100%? The Principal is tough but fair. The 6th Grade male teacher is awesome and has made a permanent imprint on my son's character - he has never looked back. He'll graduate this year and through the hard work and dedication he invested along side his teachers, he received scholarships to the Catholic high schools of his choice. OLV is small, yet diverse and the students have a genuine commraderie. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/09/09
This year, my child has learned a lot more than last year. My husband and I were hesitant whether we were going to continue our daughters education in OLV. When finding out there was a new teacher hired last minute, we were not happy with that considering the year before was not such a great year. My
... Read more child did not learn much.Well it turned out that this new teacher is one of the most wonderful teacher my husband and I could ask for our daughter. This teacher brought excitment to the classroom and really listened to the students needs and worked with them. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/10/08
As an educator and a parent I was greatly disappointed with the quality of education afforded to my daughter. The curriculum was poor and my daughter did not learn anything. My daughter is an honor student from Traphagen elementary in mount vernon. There was very little respect given to the students.
... Read more I received constant complaints from my daughter about how the teachers constantly embarrassed her and humiliated her in front of the other students. She would also come home and tell me when it was done to the other students. I brought it to the attention of the principal and nothing was done. Clearly these teachers are out of control and need to find another career or simply retire. The extracurricular activities are poor. I would not recommend this school to anyone. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/30/06
Pre-K does not focus on phonics and math. I feel the classroom should be smaller.
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Posted by a parent on 03/27/06
This school does not have many extracurricular activites, but their academic programs are very good. Some of the stuff that is being taught in 6th grade, is beign taught in 10th grade. The principal and teachers are good people who have the students' best interest at heart. The school is Romean Catholic
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Posted by a former student on 02/16/05
Our lady of victory school is one of the best things that happen to my daughter. She has been going there since the 5th grade. I am very pleased with how structured the school is. My daughter will be graduating this year. Mrs.Heed keep up the good work and you will be missed.
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Mount Vernon schools — Our Lady Of Victory School is located at 38 N 5th Ave, Mount Vernon NY 10550. 38 N 5th Ave is in the 10550 ZIP code in Mount Vernon, NY The school district for Our Lady Of Victory School is the Archdiocese Of New York Education Off. Our Lady Of Victory School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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