Tonti Elementary School

My child was disrespected and depressed due to the teaching staff of 8th grade mainly the science teacher.

The staff is very rude; from experiences for school events and actually attending. Staff is quick to tel Lyon not what to do instead of greeting and finding out if someone needs assistance. This is a huge concern because if they’re talking rudely to parents, i can only imagine how they’re dealing with children.

The school is very unorganized I feel like the principal doesn't do anything and only cares about her reputation. The social emotional support and special education is SO BAD, the learning is really bad too I learned nothing at this school. They are low on staff, the school couldn't find teachers since the start of the school year because the teachers DO NOT want to go to this school. I did not have a homeroom teacher for the school year so we basically didn't learn anything same with having a substitute for the math teacher and when the math teacher was there they got angry at us for us not understanding the way of how they teach. I feel unprepared for high school. I DO NOT RECOMMEND YOUR CHILD GOING TO THIS SCHOOL THEY WILL LEARN NOTHING HERE PLUS THE SCHOOL REALLY NEEDS TO UPGRADE THE BUILDING THE CEILINGS IS CRUMBLING.

St. Nick's school has provided a wonderful learning environment for my 4 children and I highly recommend this school to anyone seeking a private Catholic education. St. Nick's provides a lot of assistance to students that need a little more encouragement and/or help in and outside of the classroom. The addition of teacher aides help provide individual one on one time to ensure no student is left behind. The title I teachers are amazing! My son especially loves Mrs. Baran; she has helped him grow in reading/math and continues to support him due to covid setbacks. The technology program has really grown over the years and is established into all classrooms with chromebooks, iPads, smartboards, etc. The school feels like an large extended family, parents get to know one another through volunteer, parent meetings, sporting events, etc. even though there are no requirements placed on us. I help when we can and if I can't, that's been okay too. St. Nick's is not in it for the tuition, they have helped me personally when needed. The staff are all amazing and the teachers have timely communication through ClassDoJo app so you're never left out on homework, upcoming events, or private matters involving your child. I recommend St. Nick's to all, go check them out!

Academically strong. There are other aspects of the school that could use improvement . There is high teacher turnover. The school has a no-holiday policy which really doesn't honor anyone. I’m talking no Valentines’s cards allowed , it’s almost ridiculous. Administration should really look at retaining staff and students by creating a fun environment where people feel supported.