I have had my daughter at St. John Bosco since 4k, she is now in fifth grade. We both love it. Everyone here is very loving, friendly and family orientated.
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Posted by a parent on 04/08/09
I love This school it is so awesome the staff is very good this is soooo awesome
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Posted by a parent on 12/21/08
I love this school. It's a school with a strong administration that does not allow any special interest group of parents run the show. Kids with discipline problems are put in place swiftly without having a chance to influence the others. The school environment is the greatest, safest, enjoyable,
... Read more family-like and the principal is fair no matter how loud a parent complains or objects. I like that! Some parents really get out of hand. This principal knows how to encourage students to reach their potential. Most importantly, I know my kids are going to come home having prayed and having learned something about God in their life. Their morning assemblies get me started on the right foot. You can't help but be moved how these kids honor their country, state and world. Kids run the show. . . then the wonderful thought going with the day's Gospel. I love it! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/21/08
This is a school that goes beyond excellent. We have great parents, kids and fantastic teachers! Academics are top notch: music, art, foreign language,advanced placement course work, sports for all grades and a variety of clubs. Parents must be involved, discipline problems are not tolerated, neither
... Read more from the parents nor the students, the principal makes sure of that. We have great teachers who go above and beyond because they teach and love their students. Most importantly, you have a great community of religious, the Salesian Sisters, who make sure that God is the center of our children's everyday life. SJB is one of the few schools that still has Sisters. St. John Bosco School is San Antonio's best kept secret. I will do what it takes to make sure my three children continue and graduate from St. John Bosco. Students who graduate from SJB are among our highschools' very best! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/06/07
My son have been attending St.John Bosco School for a little while.I have had a very hard time trying to establish a communication line with the school principal. It feels like she only speaks to the parents that she sees will benefit her. she'll brush you off if she knows that you are there to complain
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Posted by a parent on 07/05/07
I have been a part of St. John Bosco school for more than 15 years. This year, I have had one problem after another with the administration's lack of professionalism and lack of respect for the parents. The rules for the students are also inconsistent between kids and can be random on some days. Rules
... Read more seem to change back and forth daily, as if on a whim. The students themselves are not always clear about the expectations until they are given Saturday detention. I am very disappointed in the way the staff has treated my family this year. It was not only unexpected but unwarranted. Also, there seems to be several safety issues due to lack of proper supervision throughout the day. I would not recommend this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/03/07
This school has tons of involvement from the parents. The quality of leadership and the diversity of the curriculum are outstanding
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Posted by a teacher on 02/13/06
St. John Bosco is a great school. The Salesian Sisters are wonderful and the children are their first priority. I am a former student and my son was also a student. Their philosophy is where children learn to love and love to learn.
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Posted by a former student on 01/24/06
This year is the first for my daughter who is in first grade. Academically, my daughter is being challenged and is rewarded for her hard work. The children get free coupons to eateries around San Antonio, take part in academic competitions, and are recognized in school assemblies. My daughter actively
... Read more plays sports for the school. There are many clubs and activities for the children that have more than one parent who volunteers there services. The only mishap that I have with the school, is the frequent fundraising of monies. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/22/06
Great curriculum, but many raffles and you must be very involved.
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San Antonio schools — St John Bosco School is located at 5630 W Commerce St, San Antonio TX 78237. 5630 W Commerce St is in the Memorial Heights neighborhood and 78237 ZIP code in San Antonio, TX The school district for St John Bosco School is the Archdiocese San Antonio Education Off. St John Bosco School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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