The education I received here and the memories will last a lifetime.
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Posted by a student on 03/24/09
St. francis de Sales School has become family to our 3 boys. When we moved back to WV 3 years ago, we visited many schools in the area and Picked SFDS for their wonderful Academic standards and the very visible positive effect that a strong Catholic School has on the students. We couldn't be happier...SFDS
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Posted by a parent on 10/31/08
I had three children attend this school. This school worked well with my oldest since she was an achiever and never required anything 'extra'. My second child had dyslexia (which I had to fight to get diagnosed yrs later)--I was told he just wasn't trying and didn't pay attention) in which at the time
... Read more he was attending they didn't have a Title I reading teacher and I was advised his regular teacher didn't have time to assist him. His class size was 10 at the time--and she didn't have time to help him? I sent my children there due to the fact the classes were smaller and could get more individual help if indicated. He never returned to the school again. My last child I had to pull out from the preschool program since they could not 'control him'. He did well at another preschool program. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/12/08
A+++ school. My child has grown leaps and bounds at St Francis. All the teachers and staff are caring and cater to the children's every need. Your child could not receive any better.
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Posted by a parent on 03/26/08
For anyone who may want to question ...is this the school for my child, let me tell you, no other school is better... this school will nourish and help you develop your child .. the school can only do so much .. parents do need to step in and do this rest ...my daughter loved her schooling at St. Francis
... Read more de Sales and would thank each teacher there as it is the best for learning values and education as well as the Catholic teachings. This school is 5+. Thank you so much, my daughter has nothing but positive for the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/14/08
One of the best elementary schools any of my 6 boys have attended across the united states including overseas
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Beckley schools — St Francis Desales School is located at 622 S Oakwood Ave, Beckley WV 25801. 622 S Oakwood Ave is in the 25801 ZIP code in Beckley, WV The school district for St Francis Desales School is the Diocese Of Wheeling/charleston. St Francis Desales School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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