There are problems with the admin, but the teachers do a wonderful job given the circumstances they must deal with. Discipline needs to be enforced fairly and promptly. A change in leadership is necessary to ensure the future of this school.
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Posted by a parent on 06/22/08
I am proud to say my education at St. Mary's Catholic School gave me a foundation that has allowed me to lead a productive, happy, gratifying and grateful life! I love my world and enjoy every day God grants me...how many people can say that? I bet a lot of St. Mary's alumni, because what St. Mary's
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Posted by a other on 04/09/08
St. Mary's is fenced in. Academics are great! Kids seem to be well above those from other schools in terms of knowledge & behavior. Extra-curricular activities are sufficient for a small private school. Discipline is present, resulting in better behaved students. My kids will be there through 8th
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Posted by a parent on 02/23/07
I went to St.Mary's in the 2nd grade all the way to the 8th. Then my parents sent me to Temple High school. Not to gloat or anything, but was maybe the best one in my classes. They have just had a new security system installed. There band program is Outstanding from what I have experianced. There art
... Read more program could use some tidying up, and there sports are Exellent. The parent involvment is mediocre. Plus the new principal is one that alot of kids respect. Read less
Posted by a former student on 08/25/06
I sent my children there for a year. There was not a music program for the elementary school. My youngest did not have a PE teacher either. TSt. Mary's is not fenced in and is in the middle of the most dangerous area in Temple. Some teachers are yellers and have trouble controlling themselves. The
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Posted by a parent on 08/20/06
My daughter attended St Mary's for 2 years. She really liked it. When she transferred out she was a little behind in reading compared to her new school.
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Posted by a parent on 01/03/06
My children had the opportunity to attend St. Mary's school for little over one year. In that brief period of enrollment, my children were introduced to many fine academic and religious opportunities. One thing I particularly liked about St. Mary's is that they are a school/administration that does
... Read more NOT believe in 'spare the rod, spoil the child.' Discipline and order, while admonishing with love, are the atmosphere of the day. Disrepect for others was not tolerated. Modesty and decorum were part of the daily atmosphere. Wonder of wonders... they really did enforce their school dress code - skirt lengths, makeup, hair above the collar, etc. Mass twice a week for all grade levels. Academic possibilities through PSIA. Sports after school. Spiritual formation for upper grades. I loved St. Mary's, still do. My children thrived in it's challenging academic environment. I enthusiastically recommend this school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/16/05
I have three children attending this school. We have noticed a huge difference on our girls self confidence as well as their study skills. In addition they have grown to love going to school. It is a wonderful school! The staff and parents are the best!
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Temple schools — St Mary's School is located at 1019 S 7th St, Temple TX 76504. 1019 S 7th St is in the 76504 ZIP code in Temple, TX The school district for St Mary's School is the Diocese Of Austin Education Office. St Mary's School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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