I have taught in many Catholic Schools in Texas and my time at St. Monica has been the best. The administration is supportive as well as promoting professional development for its faculty. The teachers work well together to promote an educational experience that will sustain students in high school.
... Read more The rigors of the academic environment are necessary to prepare students for the rigors of real life. Parents, for the most part, are supportive and dedicated to the work of the faculty. Teachers offer plenty of one-on-one time with students in the mornings, after school, and even during their already short lunch period. St. Monica offers a truly Catholic education. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 03/02/09
I have taught in many Catholic Schools in Texas and my time at St. Monica has been the best. The administration is supportive as well as promoting professional development for its faculty. The teachers work well together to promote an educational experience that will sustain students in high school.
... Read more The rigors of the academic environment are necessary to prepare students for the rigors of real life. Parents, for the most part, are supportive and dedicated to the work of the faculty. Teachers offer plenty of one-on-one time with students in the mornings, after school, and even during their already short lunch period. St. Monica offers a truly Catholic education. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 03/02/09
I have taught in many Catholic Schools in Texas and my time at St. Monica has been the best. The administration is supportive as well as promoting professional development for its faculty. The teachers work well together to promote an educational experience that will sustain students in high school.
... Read more The rigors of the academic environment are necessary to prepare students for the rigors of real life. Parents, for the most part, are supportive and dedicated to the work of the faculty. Teachers offer plenty of one-on-one time with students in the mornings, after school, and even during their already short lunch period. St. Monica offers a truly Catholic education. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 03/02/09
I have taught in many Catholic Schools in Texas and my time at St. Monica has been the best. The administration is supportive as well as promoting professional development for its faculty. The teachers work well together to promote an educational experience that will sustain students in high school.
... Read more The rigors of the academic environment are necessary to prepare students for the rigors of real life. Parents, for the most part, are supportive and dedicated to the work of the faculty. Teachers offer plenty of one-on-one time with students in the mornings, after school, and even during their already short lunch period. St. Monica offers a truly Catholic education. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 03/02/09
I have taught in many Catholic Schools in Texas and my time at St. Monica has been the best. The administration is supportive as well as promoting professional development for its faculty. The teachers work well together to promote an educational experience that will sustain students in high school.
... Read more The rigors of the academic environment are necessary to prepare students for the rigors of real life. Parents, for the most part, are supportive and dedicated to the work of the faculty. Teachers offer plenty of one-on-one time with students in the mornings, after school, and even during their already short lunch period. St. Monica offers a truly Catholic education. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 03/02/09
This is an excellent school. My daughter is learning so fast! The only negative I can say about the school is that they are constantly asking for more money to support this or that... But that is common for private schools.
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Posted by a parent on 11/28/07
St. Monica is a good school although the homework load is a bit ridiculous. The school has a great academic atmosphere as well as athletic. They teach good social skills to.
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Posted by a former student on 05/31/07
St. Monica is a hit or miss proposition. There are some excellent committed teachers, and some who are very poor. The class size is very high (25+), and the administration's attitude about it is 'well we had 50 in a class when the school was first founded'. There is a lot of emphasis on sports, probably
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Posted by a parent on 02/16/07
I continue to be impressed with St.Monica's. I went to school there as a young child and still keep coming back. It is a strong community and a great basis for children. It teaches life skills that you can't usually get from just a normal school. Children here learn respect and love for one another.
... Read more My neices go to St.Monica now and I am so impressed with the way they are turning out. The academics alone is impressive, but when you factor in the sports and the lessons in humanity and respect, St. Monica's is the best school I know. Read less
Posted by a former student on 12/05/06
St. Monica offers your children a safe environment and a sense of family community. The academic program offer children a challenge yet allows room for every child to be a success in some area of school achievement. Speciality subjects such as art, music, computer, and Spanish are offered at every
... Read more grade level. Specialty subject faculty are sometimes hard to connect with regarding assignments and classroom issues. However, once contact is made the discussion is open and responsive understanding is achieved. Extracurricular programs are designed to support school values of self discipline, respect for others and support of your community. The parents are very involved. Evolvement opportunities are many, so the contributions of working parents as well as stay home Mom's are valued. Read less
Early Childhood Special Needs, Hearing Specialists, Speech/Language Pathologists
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English as Second Language
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Dallas schools — St Monica School is located at 4140 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas TX 75229. 4140 Walnut Hill Ln is in the Preston Hollow neighborhood and 75229 ZIP code in Dallas, TX The school district for St Monica School is the Diocese Of Dallas Education Office. St Monica School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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