I have been a SFS parent for eight years and my children have had a wonderful experience. For us, it has been a utopia! Small classes, great teachers, effective administration. The on-site Reading and Language Center gave my dyslexic kids tutoring from a Certified Academic Language Specialist which
... Read more enabled them (over time) to meet and then surpass their grade level in reading. While they were getting reading support to address their academic weaknesses, they could also receive advanced instruction in math, science, and art where they were very strong. Great school for gifted kids, great school for dyslexic kids, great school for all kids. We loved the diversity (religious, ethnic, and economic) of families here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/07/09
Amazing teachers but some of the kids do not belong in a social situation where they could do harm to other kids. St Francis seriously needs to address the behavior issues or i can't send my children back there - which would be said because the teachers are good.
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Posted by a parent on 05/30/09
This is an absolutely wonderful school. The school has a stable administration (i.e., little turnover in 20 years) and the head of school is an amazing woman with a clear vision for the education of children. The school has a strong sense of community and the adminstration, teachers, staff, and students
... Read more value -- in their beliefs and actions -- diversity and excellence. I have three children and all three have thrived at the school, despite being very different from each other as people and students. The students gets a strong education in academics and values, learning to appreciate people for the diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives that we all bring to the world. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/22/07
Wow! I am so pleased with this amazing school which is ran by an incredible leader, Barbara Porter. Barbara has an educational background and skill and knowledge to bring staff and parents together for the good of our kids. The teachers volunteer and jump in to better the the childrens lives and make
... Read more this school top notch! Community service beacause it is the right thing to do not to get in to college, and daily inspiration and kindness from the teachers to the kids. All learning levels and all delivered with smiles! Thank You! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/10/07
We could not be more pleased with St Francis. Our children are happier than they've ever been at school before. The homework load is manageable and the teachers are so bright, creative, inspiring, and kind. Barbara Porter is an amazing principal. She has built a school that embraces academic diversity
... Read more and makes it really work in such a positive way. One of her many mottos is 'if we're not moving forward, we're moving backward.' She is always looking for ways to improve on what they have. Barbara truly cares about the needs of her students and parents and bends over backward to make it work. We have been very impressed all the way around. It's no wonder that there isn't the attrition of teachers and students that you find at other private schools in the area. Keep it up, St Francis! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/10/07
Excellent teachers, low student/teacher ratios promote nurturing environment for every learning style. The student mix includes academically gifted and learning challenged students as well. Student standardized test performance is above grade level for all grades. St. Francis participates in the (PSIA)Private
... Read more School Interscholastic Achievement competition annually and has finished near the top in the the state for the past few years. Parent support for all activities is tremendous. Extra activities include chess club, soccer, music, art, scouts, & basketball. The school is truly diverse. This year's student population includes international students from over a dozen countries. The school culture promotes helping others. Altruism is a part of the elementary and middle school environment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/26/07
We are so impressed with this school where the teachers and administrators and coaches and tutors all 'get' this notion of individual learning styles. Also - we now see how [another school] 'dumbed down' work for our dyslexic and very capable 5th grade daughter. She is a completely different person
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Posted by a parent on 01/06/07
I think St.Francis has great teachers great kids and a great atmosphere. My Middle school son has auditory processing disorder and his grades have excelled since I sent him there. My son is in the sixth grade and absolutely loves one of his teachers Lori Douglass. I hope that many people discover this
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Posted by a parent on 11/09/06
I have a son in St. Francis and am very pleased with the school. The small size of the school makes for a family atmosphere and the staff are very qualified. They take the child as he (or she) is and goes from there. They can raise the achievement of the child who needs some extra help and still challenge
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/06
I have children in both elementary and middle school at St. Francis, and could not be more pleased. Small classes and teacher commitment to respect individual differences in children provide an ideal learning environment for my bright, rambunctious 8 year old, as well as for my reserved, meticulous
... Read more middle schooler. I can't imagine a better setting in which to launch my children into adolescence. Teachers are attuned, responsive, and warm. The headmistress, Barbara Porter, is the best school administrator I've ever encountered. I could not recommend St. Francis more highly for any and all children. Read less
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Austin schools — St Francis School is located at 300 E Huntland Dr, Austin TX 78752. 300 E Huntland Dr is in the Highland neighborhood and 78752 ZIP code in Austin, TX St Francis School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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