My son is currently attending St. Joe's and I think that the teachers are not that friendly, if your child is 'slow' they will let you know and you have to do something about it. They dont have any patience with my son, they treat him very bad. My son's experience was very horrible that he doesnt like
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Posted by a parent on 08/25/09
I personally disagree with all these comments. I used to send my two children there. After having many difficulties with both of there teachers i decided to pull them out. It has been only one year and I have been completely content with public school. My kids and I absolutely love the teaching quality
... Read more of public school. Connection between teacher and student is very important and St. Joe's is lacking it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/13/09
My children have attended St. Joseph School for many years. The principal, Mrs. Joan Cargill is outstanding and emulates Jesus, the Master Teacher. The faculty and staff are very dedicated. When first looking at the school I was concerned about the class size, but my fears were quickly put to rest. The
... Read more teachers and the students have a mutual respect for one another so it is never an issue. My children are receiving an exceptional education. St. Joseph School received the Blue Ribbon of Excellence in 2007. My children are happy, confident, and faith-filled individuals because of St. Joseph School. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/05/09
All three of my children are currently enrolled at St. Joseph School and are learning academic skills as well as social skills. The teachers are on the ball and my children love them. Compared to the public school children, my children read better and are more well-rounded in their knowledge of the
... Read more world. More importantly, my children are kind and charitable while the neighborhood children seem to lack empathy for others. I would never consider sending my children anywhere else. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/05/08
Fantastic school. Teachers are incredibly dedicated and majority are positive and friendly. Teachers, principal and priests are positive role models. Facilities are amazing. My three kids have gotten a sound academic foundation, a strong moral, catholic understanding of our faith; as well as lasting
... Read more friendship experiences , Parental involvement is high which promotes a unique, supportive family environment. Other reviews sound like sour grapes. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/04/08
St. Joseph School has been a wonderful experience for my four children and my family. St. Joseph's successfully prepared my older children for competitive private high schools and colleges. More importantly, St. Joseph's taught my children that a successful life is defined by loving God and serving
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Posted by a parent on 10/01/08
I have two daughter's (8 & 12) that are attending St. Joseph, this is there thrid year and they love it. Your child will learn alot & have more than enough work to do. What they will learn at St. Joseph with the support you as a parent you will give them, High School will come easy.
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Posted by a parent on 04/16/08
My 3 children attended SJS for all 9 years. It is a wonderful nurturing and safe environment. We especially loved having them there thru the middle school years. They all attended great private high schools and were extremely well prepared for all of their classes.
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Posted by a parent on 01/31/08
I have had my children enrolled at St. Joe's for a number of years with the intent of getting a well rounded but Christian based education. I have been disappointed in all aspects, but particularly on the part of parents. The cliques start at the parent level and roll straight to the children. If you
... Read more are not a part of the 'clique' then your child suffers. The class sizes are too large - 30 to 35 students per class with an aid shared between two classes. Math and sciences are lacking in comparison to the public school system. I would think twice before choosing this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/22/08
The school is loving though some teachers are very unfriendly and show disrespect to students. Academically it needs to get better. Writing, vocab., math and science are lacking in all grades. Some other local Catholic schools (k-8) ofer so much more as well as public schools. My kids are behind many
... Read more of their pears who attend regular public school or some other catholic schools. Discipline is strong but not always even across the board. The priest are fantastic though I wish they would visit more with students. They do have an impression and I think that is needed if kids today will enter the priesthood. They need examples. My kids enjoy their friends, parent involovement very strong. Myself and many others in the school feel academics need improvement. Read less
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Herndon schools — St Joseph Catholic School is located at 750 Peachtree St, Herndon VA 20170. 750 Peachtree St is in the 20170 ZIP code in Herndon, VA The school district for St Joseph Catholic School is the Diocese Of Arlington Education Office. St Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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