My son chose to go here having gone to another wonderful school. He had an awesome year and raves about it! It really prepares children for High School.
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Posted by a parent on 06/19/09
This school has had it's ups and downs, as I have been involved there for over 15 years. We are definitely in the best years that I have seen yet! The principal is awesome - very friendly and fair, yet no one walks over her! The teachers love what they do and pass their love of learning to the students.
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Posted by a parent on 06/16/09
I feel that students are the only ones that can truly rate this school because they are living this every day. This school was horrible. They are incapable of hiring teachers that can actually teach. I went for 9 years and did not learn anything. It messed me up in high school, especially in the math
... Read more department. Kids in public schools are years ahead of us and have higher SAT scores, etc. Please, do not send your children here. In addition, this school did not help my spiritual development or any of my fellow classmates. We are all in college now and glad that we can just look back on this and laugh. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/15/09
Both my children have been students at this school. They have come away with not just a strong academic foundation but an excellent spiritual formation rooted in respect and love for Christ and others.
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Posted by a parent on 02/15/09
The school community is wonderful. The teachers and principal are great. My children are very happy there. There are a lot of after school activities for children with varied interests.
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Posted by a parent on 02/05/09
For us, choosing St. Bernadette School for our children means never having to choose between our children's academic enrichment and their moral and spiritual development. Catholic schools have the freedom to talk about what is most important: God and human destiny. At St. Bernadette School, we've found
... Read more our children learn moral and spiritual values (compassion, respect for life, and a close relationship with Christ) within the framework of a superior academic foundation. The true value of a Catholic education is exemplified at St. B's: a safe, nurturing environment filled with qualified, dedicated teachers, administrators and staff who instill spiritual and academic growth in children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/04/09
St. Bernadette Catholic School, under the leadership of its principal, Mrs. Patricia Beeks, provides a strong faith based environment in which the spiritual, social and academic needs of its students is foremost. At a time when other schools have faced decreases in enrollment, St. Bernadette has experienced
... Read more increases in enrollment in each of the past three years since Mrs. Beeks arrival. Her strong leadership style has the best interest of each child at its core. The students are happy, work hard and have many opportunities for outreach to the community. Dedicated, caring teachers deliver a quality education and the office staff are hard working and helpful. Recent improvements include a renovated gym and cafeteria, interactive Activboards in many classrooms, and upgrading of the computer lab. An involved parent community rounds out St. Bernadette as a great place for your child to receive a wonderful education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/15/09
We came to St B's also as a military family. We were welcomed with open arms and kind hearts. The school is warm and caring with high standards for everything. Not knowing the area St B's has been a true God send for all of us.
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Posted by a parent on 01/14/09
First off, I read the negative comments and all of them are from 2005. Any school can be sniped by anyone at anytime over individual incidents and perferences not being met. I am the father of a 3rd and 4th grader (boy and girl) and they love it. Strong volunteerism, involved teachers and staff as
... Read more well as a loving Catholic community make this school a gem. Don't believe me? Visit the front office and ask for a tour. You'll quickly see the advantages and benefits of St Bernadette. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/14/09
My 3 children love this school. The principal, Mrs. Beeks, provides strong leadership, teachers are qualified, and there is not a lot of teacher turnover. Children are challenged academically, especially in the upper grades. Children pray and receive religious instruction daily and attend mass once
... Read more a week. The 'special' classes are especially strong, with PE twice a week, and art, library, music and computer once a week for all students. Spanish starts in kindergarten and continues through 8th grade. A strong (optional) band program begins in 4th grade, and the'res a drama program open to all students. Other extra-curriculars include: math club, year book, choir, student council, Girl/Boy Scouts, and CYO basketball. Parents volunteer in the school every day, and the PTO has recently renovated the gym and purchased Activboards for the classrooms. The computer lab will get new computers this year, and the library will be renovated next. Read less
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Springfield schools — St Bernadette School is located at 7602 Old Keene Mill Rd, Springfield VA 22152. 7602 Old Keene Mill Rd is in the 22152 ZIP code in Springfield, VA The school district for St Bernadette School is the Diocese Of Arlington Education Office. St Bernadette School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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