In The Beginning

We unenrolled my child last year. I was deeply alarmed by what became clear when they were enrolled at a new school. Her reading comprehension was abysmal, as was her spelling level for her age/grade. As for french, she knew basics but nothing beyond that! French relatives and online programming have taught them more. Teachers also didn't inform me of any issues with spelling or reading, even though I can see examples of this in previous school work. I should have paid more attention. That's my responsibility. But there's absolutely no excuse for this on their part. Additionally, they weren't proactive in resolving bullying and gendered harassment our child experienced, and didn't stay the course in creating healthier emotional development. Don't invest in this school. If multi cultural, bilingual learning is important to you, or actually necessary, please seek other resources in Philadelphia, or the surrounding areas. Find french tutoring. Enroll them in local programs. I'm speaking from my heart, from my family experience, and I wish you and your family the best in making these very difficult decisions.

Great faculty and administration, supportive parish and board members.

If your considering this school don't waist your time. Dont settle. Very under staffed teacher splitting time between two grades not enough quality time given to children. Everything about this school is dated from the curriculum, textbooks to the building which is falling apart. STEM/STEAM forget it . Your child will not get a well rounded education. No science, No Art, No real quality computer time No spanish/french etc. Your child will not have full enriching experiences that other schools offer. Parents input definitely not encouraged.

The school pushes the kids well academically (although there is a great lack of written papers, only 1 or 2 a term compared with the 4-6 of other area private schools), and unfortunately the coaches and teachers don't develop very personal relationships with most of the kids (only the top 1 or 2). The coaches in particular are criticized amongst the kids for not putting the kids first, and they can be pretty mean to those who aren't the 'superstar athletes'. Many of the parents are not very hospitable to people outside of their usual social group. Also, the new campus has amazing athletic facilities, but many of the buildings are ugly (mainly corrugated metal and cinderblock), especially the chapel (also known as a concrete spaceship). They really missed an opportunity when building their new campus. Also, most of the kids have never talked to the school leadership (the headmaster doesn't know who any of the kids are, exception: the top athletes on the football team).