After attending a Catholic school for over 9 years, I can honestly say it has made a difference. I am not only well prepared for my high school curriculum, but I am confident in facing new challenges. The bond I created with my classmates at St. Joe's is something I will carry with me forever.
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Posted by a student on 02/11/08
The new reading curriculum adoption for the 2007-2008 school year should help address the Kindergarten curriculum problem. Great WASL Test Score. Consistenty above state and district averages. Strong sense of community.
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Posted by a other on 01/15/08
A great school with a wonderful staff, outstanding academics, and a healthy spiritual life.
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Posted by a parent on 11/13/07
My daughter attended St. Joseph's for two years of montessori and then for kindergarten. While I would fall over myself recommending the montessori I am sad to say that she will not be returning for 1st grade. As noted by another parent below, I was extremely impressed with the advanced concepts introduced
... Read more in the preschool program. However, upon entrance to kindergarten we were told that they 'teach to the bottom of the class.' Always advanced, she began to lag behind our friends' children in public school. By the end of the year they had just started to cover some of the topics and skills she had already learned in preschool. We have spent all summer trying to get her ready for 1st grade. Overall, I would say the montessori is a great investment in your child's future but beyond that the school is a waste of money. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/13/07
A wonderful new pricipal began working at St. Joseph's Fall 2007. What a blessing to the school. She has more than 20 years experience from the public sector and is very well respected. My daughter attends the Montessori preschool there and I can't say enough good things about it. The teachers are caring
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Posted by a parent on 02/13/07
My 5 year old son is currently enrolled in the Montessori pre-school and has already learned the mathematical concepts of simple division and simple fractions. These are concepts that are not normally introduced until 2nd or 3rd grade, so I will be reinforcing these until that time with tools that were
... Read more recommended for home use by his current teacher. He also provides new science insights to which he has been exposed on about a weekly basis. This week's observation pertains to the different kinds of clouds. He is also eagerly monitoring the incubation and hatch of several chicken eggs as part of another class project. I am also impressed with the close knit community offered at St. Joseph's. The staff is very friendly and cares about my son's well being. And, we can become very involved in school function, if we so desire. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/18/06
Poor leadership and vision by the administration and constant turnover in this department. Good and challenging academics, strong discipline, strong values. Teachers are hit or miss, with some being outstanding and some relatively mediocre. Extra curricular activities are limited. Parents tend to butt
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Kennewick schools — St Joseph's School is located at 901 W 4th Ave, Kennewick WA 99336. 901 W 4th Ave is in the 99336 ZIP code in Kennewick, WA The school district for St Joseph's School is the Diocese Of Yakima Education Office. St Joseph's School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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