The elementry school teachers are great. The school is clean. But tuition increases, and every week they have a hand out for something new. Book fees for 10 - 15 yr old books? The student/teacher ratio isn't the 12 -1 they promise but 25-1 and 7th grade had 29 students. The lunches are awful and portions
... Read more to small for growing kids. The same click of parents run everything, no one new can offer an opinion w/out scorn. I was glad my daughter graduated, I couldn;t have done another year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/05/09
I use to love the school, but since Sister Regina left the school lacks the same warmth and direction. The class sizes have increases almost as much as the tuition. Our child was sent to this school to receive both a good standard education but a religious one also. All they do now is sit and write scriptures
... Read more that are timed. The teacher gets 45 min of quiet time. No once will he discuss the scripture. What a waste- There are a few good teachers, but not enough to put up with all of the nonsense. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/20/09
St Joe's elem was fine, but we have been disappointed w/ the middle school. The bias that exists is unreal. The administration is not effective, The principle is too afraid to say no to parents with money, and the VP is so worn down he yells at everyone. Some of the teachers in the midddle school have
... Read more been allowed to do things 'thier way' so long that they can't accept suggestions for change to save thier lives. Is it worth the money? Only for grades k-5- Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/30/09
lack of leadership in the middle school is the biggest issue. The Principle is afaid of the parents w/ money and the the VP is so worn down he screams at the kids. The cliques of parents are worse than the kids. The racest comments made were unbelievable for a 'good' Christian school. I'm glad it is
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Posted by a parent on 01/30/09
St. Joseph's is a caring wonderful school with great academics until the middle school years. Although it lacks great teaching in the middle school, the tradeoff is the environment is so much better than in the public middle schools in WV. The sports programs are also nice for the middle school kids.
... Read more As for the elementary school, a parent couldn't ask for a better program and the teaching far exceeds the local public schools. The tuition is affordable, fundraising is the same as in public, and uniforms are actually cheaper than the fashion show required for the public school system. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/15/08
This school is amazing! As a Mom to many and several who started out in public school, I can say first hand there is nothing better. Many of the teachers have kids in the school so they have a vested interest in the school being great. It's not just your child it's theirs. The staff is phenomenal.
... Read more The tuition is no different then any of the other private schools in the area and ll fundraisers are optional and we choice to skip out on most. As far as the 40 hours each family has to cntribute quite frankly I can't imagine having a child in school for a whole year and not giving that nyway. You can get your hours through simple things like going on a field trip with your child. If your simply looking for glofied day care then this is probably not the place. It's very family oriented. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/08/08
Nothing spectacular here. High tuition, then you get nickeled and dimed to death with fund raisers, tag days( you pay not to wear the school uniform) and other 'fees'. Also there's the school service requirement. You must 'volunteer' 40 hours of your time to the school or pay an additional $500. in
... Read more tuition. Too bad if both parents have to work. I've never liked the cult-like devotion required to fit in at this school. Quite a few of Martinsburg's upperclass send their children to this school and it seems to me, that both these students and the parents are given preferential treatment there. The class sizes have gotten larger over the past few years and I don't feel my child is getting any individual attention or the education he deserves. - However I think it is still slightly better than the public school system in Berkeley County. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/02/08
My son has been at St. Joe's for 3 years now. We are so incredibly blessed to have found this school and its wonderful teachers. The level of commitment to these kids by the people that work at St. Joe's is unmatched by any other school. St. JOe's is worth every penny I spend on it.
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Posted by a parent on 03/25/07
We are very happy with the pre-k and Kindergarten teachers. The Administration is very helpful and caring. The teachers are qualified and the school is accredited by NCA. The tuition is a little high, but worth it.
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Posted by a parent on 05/10/06
I am very with St. Joesphs. I had my children in the Jefferson County public school system and found their needs weren't meet being met. I am very impressed with the curriculum at St. Joes , the wonderful and warm teachers . My children really love their school as well!
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Martinsburg schools — St Joseph Parish School is located at 110 East Stephen St, Martinsburg WV 25401. 110 East Stephen St is in the 25401 ZIP code in Martinsburg, WV The school district for St Joseph Parish School is the Diocese Of Wheeling/charleston. St Joseph Parish School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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