I have a child who just finished at Holy Name and I have been very concerned about the downward spiral the school continues to be on. I have moved my younger child from Holy Name to Paxtonia and have been very pleased with the faculty and instruction at Paxtonia. My older child was never challenged
... Read more at Holy Name and they have recently let go of some of the better teachers. Holy Name has lost tons of kids and parental involvement over the last several years. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/26/09
Holy Name of Jesus is on the brink of destruction. They are 2 years behind in the Math curriculum and are not equipted to handle special needs or children with learning disibilities. As a parent I learned that lesson the hard way and had to pull my child because they were unable and unwilling to give
... Read more my child the help they needed. I truely recommend checking into your public school system. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/29/09
Holy Name is becoming a truly changed school. These changes are for the better! They are updating their safety and taking into account all students levels of learning. My child has some learning disabilities and they are working very closely with me to help my child learn to the best of his/her ability.
... Read more I have had children going to Holy Name for 20+ years and yes it has changed but change is good and needed to keep up with this world. God is Great!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/23/09
This will be the last year that I will send my child to Holy Name. The school has been going 'down hill' for the past two years. My child is not challenged by the curriculum. The school is cliquish. The atmosphere socially does not include all children and the teachers seem unaware, unconcerned or
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Posted by a parent on 02/03/08
Holy Name was a great school, quite possibly one of the best, however recent changes that have been made has disenfranchised the both the faculty and the parents. My children were no longer challenged by the curriculum. The faculty, while wonderful people, have been subjected to an environment that
... Read more does not allow them to feel free to lead and be stewards of the children. The level of parental involvement at one time was phenomenal. Lately, there has been a noticeable decline in the diversity of families that are willing to help out, the atmosphere has become decidedly more cliquish, which more than likely has turned off many who have been involved in the past and deter others who would like serve the children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/15/07
My children have been at Holy Name of Jesus School for the past 3 years. I am very pleased with the changes that have been put in place by our new principal, Dr. Licata. My children are receiving a quality education in a Christian environment. Dr. Licata has made many changes and I have only seen
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Posted by a parent on 01/18/07
When my children started at Holy Name I thought it was a wonderful school. There have been a lot of changes especially this year and it has affected the children. Not only have they changed the staff they have changed the grading system. How are we supposed to know how our children are doing when
... Read more hey aren't even receiving letter grades. There is no discipline this year. No consequences for actions made. How can you run a school like this? Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/15/06
If you would have asked me 2 years ago what I thought of Holy Name, I would have said that it was the best school around to provide both an educational and spiritual growth for all children. But since our new principal has taken over, I cannot say that anymore.
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Posted by a parent on 08/09/06
Needs to have the new school building issue worked out. Facilities need update.
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Posted by a former student on 04/21/06
Holy Name of Jesus is a great school. I am very happy with the quality of education and the religious instruction my children receive there. It is a wonderful faith community. there are many dedicated faculty who serve the students and reinforce their faith through their actions.
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Harrisburg schools — Holy Name Of Jesus School is located at 6190 Allentown Blvd, Harrisburg PA 17112. 6190 Allentown Blvd is in the 17112 ZIP code in Harrisburg, PA The school district for Holy Name Of Jesus School is the Diocese Of Harrisburg Education Off. Holy Name Of Jesus School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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