I absolutely love this school! My kids are getting an excellent education and the teachers and principal really care about the kids. I love the small class sizes and the way they teach the kids to respect and care about each other as well. My kids know that they are expected to do their best and have
... Read more been shown how to study. I feel comfortable when I drop my kids off in the morning knowing they are safe and that they are being taught to really give 100% effort, becuase that will help them be successfull later in life and that is what I want for them. The principal is really straight forward, and if you go in to talk with her she will tell you the truth, not just what she thinks you want to hear. I really like that. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/31/09
My child has made great progress through the efforts of the gifted teachers of Holy Family School. However, the new principal is not in touch with what is really important in a school, the students. Principal has a closed-door policy not an open door policy and refuses to take or return phone calls.
... Read more If you are thinking about having your child attend Holy Family School, I would reconsider while this principal maintains her authority. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/17/09
Do not enroll your child in this school. Many are leaving and they cut important programs. The Board and the principal are making decisions without involving parents. This school has lost the 'family' environment that was so important before.
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Posted by a parent on 03/05/09
My daughter attends this school in the second grade. The expectations of the administration are high. My daughter is reading well beyond her level and so are many of the children in her room. In the public school my daughter had a tough time due to this because she was so advanced.The parents at this
... Read more school are really involved and it is very much like a large family atmosphere. I highly recommend this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/26/08
I have two children attending Holy Family and I have found that the educational expectations of the students is well above the state standard and that the curriculum is more advanced. The school is practically run by the Parents association and the volunteer efforts of the parents. Parents will always
... Read more know what is happening with their children because they are involved and welcome in the classroom often. Class sizes are small and they have one on one help for reading and other subjects available. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/08/07
I think this is a great school. It's a great community of families and has quality staff and teachers. Small class sizes and good parent and family involvement
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Posted by a parent on 03/27/06
All four of our Grandkids attend Holy Family School, and when we help them with their homework we realize that they are studying material several years ahead of their friends and relatives in governmement operated institutions. Further more they are even more advanced than we were at their age, except
... Read more in history and geography. The emphasis on math, science and reading is about double what it was in our days at similat ages, fifty years ago. But those subjects take a backseat to the Christian behavior demanded of students and staff by the parents. The piety displayed and the respect for everyone on campus is something we never experienced in school when we were kids. Parents, teachers, school staff and students truly are a Holy Family! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/05/05
Our children just started attending this year (2004), but we already adore this school. We could tell from the 1st week of school that this was the best decision we could've ever made in lines of our children's education. The small class sizes makes it not only a better envirnonment for the teachers
... Read more to be able to reach every student, but it is also much better for the student to receive one on one attention, as well. It's like being in a close-knit family. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/13/04
This school does great things for students and families despite that fact that it does not have the luxury of unlimited resources. Parental volunteers and involvement is a huge signal to the students that the school occupies an important place in peoples lives. Teacher quality and curriculum are unmatched
... Read more in the local area for any school of any size. Foreign language, science labs and an amazing library enrich the learning opportunities. This is the best value in the Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm area for students with high achievement goals. Read less
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English as Second Language
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Lacey schools — Holy Family School is located at 2606 Carpenter Road Se, Lacey WA 98503. 2606 Carpenter Road Se is in the 98503 ZIP code in Lacey, WA The school district for Holy Family School is the Archdiocese Of Seattle Education Off. Holy Family School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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