I am a rising sophmore at Paul VI and I absolutely love it. I'm on dance team and student government and I just cannot say enough good things about PVI. I've read many of these reviews and it seems to me that the people who don't like PVI are the kids who don't try. I would not say that PVI is easy,
... Read more but it is also not impossible to get a good grade in a class. If you use all the resources provided and study, you will get an A, and that is the way it should be. If someone is not struggling at all, they need to be put into higher classes. The teachers are always enthusiastic and the classes ARE up to date; in fact, they update the curriculum every year. I recommend this school to anyone, regardless of their level of learning. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/25/09
I live in Fairfax. Deciding to go the Catholic school route instead of FCPS system was based on our observations, of what was happening to the public school system in this area. We choose PVI based partly on location. My child liked nothing about the school. The academics were not at all challenging,
... Read more the students were not very friendly, they stayed within their small elementary group clicks. It just never seemed welcoming. My child transferred to O'Connell after the first year. It was a fantastic choice. The academics blew PVI's academics away. The student body was very inviting and friendly. The faculty excellent. It is larger in size, and student body which also works to its advantage. It is a further commute granted, but well worth the extra time. I will send all my children to O'Connell. It is a wonderful high school environment! We love everything about. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/21/09
Paul Vi in my opinion is a very bad school. It concentrates more on giving you detentions rather than helping you learn. The teachers have no connection with the students and dont give a damn about their students. The student to teacher ratio is very high and in this case, meaning the teachers dont personally
... Read more give help that the students need. Every test or assigment the teachers give are from the book or another source. They never make tests or quizzes themselves. Overall this is one of the worst private schools that you can send you children to. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/05/08
PVI is not a bad school. You certainly get the tools you need for college, but very few will go out of there way to help you with that extra mile. Very few will go out of their way for anything at all, unless your tie is loose around your neck. Which, if frequent enough, will earn you a polite request
... Read more to not return the following semester. If you're really willing to sacrifice quality of education for rigidity and good old-fashioned catholic guilt, PVI might be for you. In fact, in most other parts of the country, PVI would probably be better than average. What I can't understand is why, with access to one of the best public school systems in the country, anyone would send their child here. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/29/08
I have gone to public school all my life until high school when I went to this excellent school. The academics are extremely challenging and everyone is pushed to succeed. There is a group for everyone and people are just plain nice to eachother. Going to PVI was one of the best choices I've ever
... Read more made. Within one week I had gone from knowing nobody to having a large group of very close friends. If your kid is willing to work, but also have fun, PVI is the perfect place. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/28/08
My three children two boys and a girl. have received a great education at PVI and have made friends for a lifetime. Wonderful small Christian atmosphere.
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Posted by a parent on 07/05/08
im a student at PVI. the school is overpriced. they really should update it with its tecnology and classrooms, everything has been the same since PVI was formally Fairfax high school (since the 80's) The school is not very much 'catholic' t. The teachers dont seem to know what they are doing. and everyong
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Posted by a student on 05/24/08
Joining the PVI family as a step-parent of 3 b - I have been horrified at the quality of education each of these boys has received. PVI did not provide adequate guidance for balancing extracurricular activities (such as drama, theater, music) with grades and homework. Students are allowed and sometimes
... Read more required to participate in too many hours of play practice or set building when their grades were far below acceptable for college entrance. Even community college has been a struggle for the eldest. I agree with other parents on this forum - FUN does NOT equate to a good academic school. Although service and morals/values are important - those can be taught in conjunction with high academic standards. As a product of Catholic schools myself - I know what a difference a good academic preparation can make in college success. PVI does not make the grade. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/22/08
Paul VI has provided a quality academic and spiritual education for my two children. When I ask them if they feel that PVI prepared them for the rigors of their competitive Catholic colleges, they answer 'yes'. When I ask them if they worked as hard they could in high school, they say 'no' however they
... Read more feel as though they have had a healthy balance of academics, social and service. They left PVI as happy young adults, knowing how to balance work and play and understanding the importance of giving back to society. If I had it to do all over again, I would indeed send my children to PVI. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/09/08
PVI, for me, was one of the best college prep high schools that I am proud to have gone to. My 4 years at PVI were the 'Lyle years' where because of one man the school suffered. Even with the rough times, PVI not only prepared me to be a successful college student but a great man, son, brother, husband,
... Read more and father. I didn't realize how well it prepared me until after college looking back amongst my friends. All of my PVI friends breezed through college. They doubled majored, finished early, graduated with honors. My friends who were not from PVI struggled, they needed help understanding, writing papers, they finished late, they werent involved in as many activities. This is what makes PVI special. The professors there really care. I remember a particular Algebra teacher staying 3-4 hours after school had ended to help students understand. I highly recommend PVI. Read less
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Fairfax schools — Paul Vi High School is located at 10675 Lee Hwy, Fairfax VA 22030. 10675 Lee Hwy is in the 22030 ZIP code in Fairfax, VA The school district for Paul Vi High School is the Diocese Of Arlington Education Office. Paul Vi High School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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