St. Edward The Confessor Parish

We attended this school for almost 5 years. Very kind and friendly teachers in general but pretty poor communication. Most the issues at this school seem to be a result of the school getting too large. At almost 1000 students, this school is now bigger than all the local public schools as well as the other local private Catholic schools. Class sizes are about 24 students on average. Offerings such as play performances get waitlisted. Overall, day in and day out was chaotic in almost every aspect. Children cutting each others hair in the preschool area, kindergarteners skipping lunch to go play, small children balling crying with no aide or teacher in sight so I consulted him as I witnessed it walking by, and a boy crying saying another boy choked him during the after school care are just a few examples of our experience the past year. It is a bit of a turnoff as well that many of the families attending aren’t Catholic and have come to the school after the pandemic and are blatantly disrespectful to the Catholic religion such as parents complaining on the parent chat groups about having to wear uniforms and going to mass on holy days of obligation saying their child calls it “boring.” If Catholicism isn’t something a parent desires or respects than they should not be enrolling in Catholic school. These schools are not meant to be an escape from whatever they are afraid of elsewhere. It is unfortunate St. Ed has essentially become a public school with private school tuition and some Catholicism. It used to be much better as a small Catholic school.

After several years invested at St. Ed, our family made the difficult decision to leave. Pre-school thru 3rd grade were wonderful, with warm and kind teachers who truly care. After that it went downhill fast. By 4th grade, about 75% of the kids can be described as dumb, inattentive, immature, poorly-behaved, and entitled. So much so that in the same year, both the travel company coordinating the Sacramento trip and another field trip venue complained to Principal Waszak about behavior. Most of the blame falls on poor parenting, of course, but the teachers and admin are totally impotent. No punishment, no calling parents in, no consequences. Better to stay chummy with parents and act like everything is fine so their donations to Monarch Main Event keep rolling in. By 7th-8th grade you will see hardly any respectful, well-adjusted, articulate, smart, strong Catholic character kids that this school pretends to build up. It took us years and $100k+ to realize this, please protect your children and find a better environment for them.

Thanks for a terrible education teachers. Last time I remember learning there was 4th grade. Our junior high teachers were mean to my non white friends. Terrible way to guide and treat others. We areSo happy we’ve movedOn to high school and teachers w actual credentials..

This school needs new administration. their upper grade students are unhappy and spoiled brats. I have come to find out that many kids come out of this school with social emotional needs much higher than most schools in the area. As far as the younger grades go our experience went well through Preschool/TK/K, but curriculum and admin showed their true colors by the 2nd grade. I witnessed heavy religious pushing and shaming when religion was questioned. Teachers argue with their students rather than guide them. Many other schools in the area with stronger emotional and social support, do your research. my child has thrived in her education since leaving this school in the 2nd grade and going to the local public school. stopped going to this church as well.

I cannot recommend St. Eds to parents enough. My son has really blossomed during his 3 years with the school. I have appreciated the enrichment programs they have (Spanish, music, art, PE, etc.). They also have great facilities (library, playground, science lab, gym, etc.). The curriculum is progressive (latest math/ready programs, I-pads in classrooms, etc) and they have a lot of activities for families (art shows, movie nights, STEM nights, etc). There is a strong connection with the parish that has turned my son into a confident student and Catholic.