first year our son has been at STM. It's a great school academically, socially, and safety.
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Posted by a parent on 02/24/09
I graduated from this school 2 years ago and my little sister has attended it for 3 years, as well as my younger cousin for 6 years. I have to say I don't think this school is very good at holding its high moral standards. There is a lot of bullying t this school and not very much discipline. the administration
... Read more is very gossipy as well as its parents and i would not recommend this school to anyone who isn't 'perfect' or would like to be treated with dignity or respect. Read less
Posted by a other on 06/18/08
I attended STM from grades K-8. Advantages: students are pushed to succeed more so than at a typical public school, there is a strong sense of community, and it is difficult to 'fall between the cracks' in terms of academics or discipline because STM is a strict place. Disadvantages: There's a lack of
... Read more curriculum breadth and depth in comparison to a larger school. Also, if you aren't one of the students who can succeed in an environment of overachievers (e.g., you are an average student), you might feel a lack of confidence after a while because there are lots of strong students at STM who are constantly praised (average kids are not always given positive reinforcement). The school's extremely conservative rules and culture might cause students to act out or possibly dissuade students developing a sense of individualism. STM students do very well in life- most go on to (good) colleges. Read less
Posted by a former student on 12/05/06
St. Thomas More is a great school! The teachers are all great! I am a 7th grade student at St. Thomas and just love it!Everbody has friends and nobody is disincluded. The teachers are all great! They always help you when you are stuck on something or need help understanding something. The parent encolvement
... Read more is good to! They are invited to most of the field trips and some of the actitives we do in the school. They are also always aware of how your child is doing in school because we have parent/ teacher conferences. As for the sports, I think we offer many different varieties. We have many academic programs too! For example we have Math Counts. Math Counts is a program we offer for the 7th and 8th graders, they meet after school and work on their math skills. St. Thomas More is a great school! Read less
Posted by a student on 11/29/06
I attended Saint Thomas More from Fourth Grade until I graduated in Eighth. After stumbling upon this site today, I figured I could say a few words about my experiences there. I truly loved St. Thomas. The teachers were truly passionate about the subjects they taught and it was obvious that they genuinely
... Read more cared about their students. Lessons were creative and presented in ways that stuck with us. If something was unclear, teachers were willing to spend extra time with a student so they had a firm understanding. Lunches were delicious, art classes were exciting and vibrant and gym class promoted a sense of good sportsman ship and wellness. But beyond these things, being a St. Thomas More student, made me feel like a part of a special family. There was a sense of belonging and familiar traditions leave me with fond memories. Saint Thomas More is an excellent school. Read less
Posted by a former student on 03/21/06
I went to St. Thomas More for 8 years. It was a great foundation for education and faith. The teachers were knowledgeable in all facets of education. There plenty of afterschool activities to participate in. I am thankful for those teachers (some I still see) and for the friendships I made. To this
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Posted by a former student on 02/06/06
I went to St. Thomas More for 8 years and those 8 years were the best years of my life. Its an amazing school with tons of oppertunities.
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Posted by a former student on 12/21/05
St. Thomas More School changed my daughter's life! She is receiving a top-notch education and the teachers are so caring and mindful of each student as an individual! So many activities that it's hard to pick!
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Posted by a parent on 04/03/04
They have great teachers and a high test scoring. They always have many sports children can get involved in, soccer,basketball,volleyball,cheerleading and other great sports as math counts or news paper. The children are very well educated and will have a great future!
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Allentown schools — St Thomas More School is located at 1040 Flexer Ave, Allentown PA 18103. 1040 Flexer Ave is in the 18103 ZIP code in Allentown, PA The school district for St Thomas More School is the Diocese Of Allentown Education Office. St Thomas More School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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