Joshua

Great experience with my child at this school while on an IEP. Staff was dedicated to finding resources to invest academic success. I really like the fact that the staff is flexible. Highly recommended.

Hursey has an extremely strong primary program. Parents all over the county choose this school because of its rigorous Montessori program. Teachers are compassionate, caring, and invested in the success of their students.

This school may have good testing scores, and some of the staff likely are not the same as the others, which is what seems to be organically bitter and nasty.Most of my interactions from day one have been awkward and cold. I thought that I was singled out, until I had seen at least one other Mom treated, what seemed to be cold and rude by office staff.If we return here, it will be under the grounds of pure praying and hope that things will be different next year, and to not switch schools. Honestly though, I have had to talk my child into going to school this year more than I ever have because she doesn’t feel challenged or welcomed there for the most part.

My children love this school! As a parent I have 100% peace of mind when I send my kids. There is always a warm welcome when they walk in the door, even if it's early and are not in the best mood. They have a very organized system/ schedule so the students know right where they need to put their things and what they need to do to start their day. All the teachers are great with rewarding and praise for making good choices. They are also patient when they are not making the best choices. Parent communication is amazing, with a communication log in their homework folder, communicationis easy. From classroom newsletters to student planers as well as social media post, I always know what's going on at the school, in their class, and what for homework. Only 12 students assigned in each room,, I know my kids get lots of 1:1 attention. They have many accommodation for special needs students, and really strive to teach the students with many different styles. As my daughter put it best " They teach me how I can and want to learn" The administration is amazing ! Have questions or concerns, it's easy to schedule a 1:1, or a group meeting. The principal shows her heart for God, each student, the school and the community everyday! (when Covid hit, she drove around and visited every family she could, just to let the kids see a friendly face that was not on screen. When she called to schedule her visit, the first thing she did was ask how we are and if there was anything she could do to help out with virtual learning or if our family needed any other help!) SJCS is a community all on it's own. They do activities to support their community, as well as missions overseas. The principal is always creating new after school activities to get the students more involved, as well as finding funding so it's not a burden on the families. Their Lego robotics team has so much fun, they don't even know they are learning. Also the" First Tee " golf program is fantastic!! This is a tiny school that has it all!

The teachers here are amazing and they make sure that the students are engaged in learning.