Franklin Elementary School

We transferred to Saint Didacus late in the school year. We had a nightmarish bullying issue at a charter school, and I needed to pull my son out immediately. Saint Didacus welcomed us in with open arms, even though we aren't practicing Catholics. I personally had moved away from the church long ago, but Saint Didacus did not make our family feel excluded in any way. My son is thoroughly enjoying his religious studies and learning about Catholicism. It's opening him up to religion in a way his father and I hadn't provided. And no matter what your beliefs, anyone can benefit from learning how to be kind and compassionate to others, and to be of service to the community. That kind of education is what is lacking in public schools, in my personal experience. The school itself has a lot of character and soul because it has been in Normal Heights for decades and decades. There's an impressive library, an auditorium, a dedicated art room, a science lab, and a great outdoor field for play and exercise. The curriculum seems effective and challenging, and my son says it compares academically to his previous high-performing Charter school. Even though we haven't been there a full year, I can say the teachers at Saint Didacus are immensely kind and clearly care about the students, and the principal is wonderful and engaging. This is significantly different than our previous experience. Most importantly, I know my son is safe and happy when I drop him off in the morning,