Helping Hand School

Both our children attended Highlands and currently both at LT. We have nothing but positive experiences there while our children attended and are flourishing while at LT and off to college. Thank you.

St. Cletus is a small school with grade sizes starting at about 25 kids or more. Most of the families are wonderful with kind, caring parents and the campus with all of the green space is fantastic. It can be difficult for a child to find kids to connect with as the population is so small and for that, they may feel like they do not fit in/are excluded. A student can be involved with all sports and never have the fear of being cut as there are barely enough students to make a team. You may travel far for sporting events to be with like schools. High teacher turnover every year but thankfully a few of the great teachers stay year after year. My daughter was part of a bullying incident that was significant and it was not handled well by the leadership as has happened with a few others we know. It is okay to be kind and compassionate but discipline accordingly. Also be prepared for a significant amount of fundraising, volunteering, and additional financial contributions besides tuition. My recommendation is that you have a conversation with Principal Schaefer about teacher turnover, how they address bullying and discipline, and expected additional financial commitments as you consider this school.

As someone who came from teaching at a public school, my mind was blown by how respectful the students are, how involved the parents are, and how community-oriented a Catholic school can be. The administration is excellent, always available to assist teachers, even when they themselves have a lot on their plates. The focus on student success is great, with standardized test prep, and making sure teachers are giving rigorous lesson. While there’s always drama at any school, the students really are like family, and conflicts are very rare. I really can’t recommend enough sending your child to this school or working it at it.