We have attended SHCS for 4 years now. It is an amazing community. Everyone pitches in and is involved. There is a growing sense of community and fellowship. The principal is very concerned about YOUR child and is willing to talk at any time. Also, the teachers are extremely dedicated. They view
... Read more their jobs as a ministry rather than a job. They are there to give our children the best start in life they can receive and defiintely teach for the child. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/05/09
St. Helen Catholic School is the best thing a parent can ask for in their child's education. St. Helen not only allows a child to learn more but to go deeper into the Catholic faith. At this school teachers do not only teach what is in the book, but much more. This school does not just prepare a student
... Read more for high school and college, it also prepares them for life. Standards are much higher here than you would find at any public school, and students are expected to perform to the best of their abilities. The new principal is tremendous, and dedicated to improving the school in anyway she can for the benefit of every student's education. As an eighth grade student, and after attending for six years, I am proud to say I attend such a great school. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/11/08
Our daughter has been at St. Helens for 6 years. Prior to attending, she was enrolled at a prepatory school. We have been very happy with the quality of her education. When she interacts with other childen that do not attend the school you can tell that the quality of her education is far above their
... Read more level. The teachers challenge my child to go above and beyond. No matter the education provided it is the student's dedication that is the ultimate driving force. However, it is the teachers, that nurture and build that level of dedication. At St. Helens the dedication of the teachers is unsurpassed. Walquiria Sanchez, parent Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/11/08
I love St. Helen Catholic school, despite some of the previous entries. The Junior high may not be at the level of other schools yet, but keep in mind there has only been a complete junior high for one year, and even then there were only about thirty students. As the school has continued to grow they
... Read more have consistently added more programs and activities for the students, parents, and teachers. The academics are great because the teachers are showing you life-long skills that you will need to know for high school and college; like note-taking. The principal is amazing, and you can tell that she truly cares about the well-being of the students because you see her actively involved in the school every day. She is also optomistic, and is constantly looking to the future. All in all, Saint Helens has a wonderful Christian atmosphere and is an excellent school. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/01/08
Children are well above area public schools. The new administration is doing a wonderful job despite previous entries. Yes, the middle school does not have the 'extras' you would find in public schools, but we will give that up for the amazing Christian atmosphere and high quality education any day.
... Read more After transferring from another private school to St. Helen, we could not be more pleased with our decision. The academic standards are not only much higher at SHCS, the Christian attitude of the teachers is evident in the way they teach, the way the interact with the kids and parents and the way they live their lives. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/08/08
Our child has attended SHCS for a number of years and this year is our last. The junior high simply isn't as strong as the elementary and the new principal is less than desirable. She paints everything rosy to the school board but in reality it is far from what she portrays. She is rude, untrustworthy
... Read more and mean spirited. She is easily frazzeled by parents who ask questions, she'd rather we never get involved at all. We are very disappointed in her leadership and the poor quality of jr. high teachers, especially in the area of science. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/06/08
I am unhappy with the education my child got at St Helen's. There appears to be little done with discipline problems. The same children are allowed todisrupt classes day after day after day. I am also concerned about whether my child is behind her peers in other schools. There is no academic screening
... Read more done prior to acceptance, so the spectrum of abilities ranges from very high to very low. The school is also just not large enough to offer a variety of activities ,especially for the middle schoolers. There are some exceptional teachers at this school, but there are also some that leave much to be desired. All in all, the experience did not meet my expectations. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/09/08
My son has attended St.Helens since Pre-K - he is now in the 1st grade. My husband and I have been very happy with our decision. For the most part, the staff has not changed and we like this. My son returns every year to familiar faces and friends. Caring Teachers and Staff. Close knit community and
... Read more families. Parents, Teachers and Staff all share a vested common goal. Read less
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Georgetown schools — St Helen Catholic School is located at 2700 E University Ave, Georgetown TX 78626. 2700 E University Ave is in the 78626 ZIP code in Georgetown, TX The school district for St Helen Catholic School is the Diocese Of Austin Education Office. St Helen Catholic School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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