St Augustine Catholic School

I absolutely love this school and staff! A dramatic change in atmosphere since 2014. Any time I have a question, there are staff to answer. No matter how big or small my concern may be, when speaking to a staff member I always have their full attention. I feel as though they treat my kids as if they were there own!

There staff is very nice and supportive of the parents and students

Staff needs to worry about the wellbeing of the student and not the parent. As long as the child is doing remarkably, don’t worry about the parent. Keep your comments to yourself. Be professional and respectful. There should be a meeting held for the staff of how to conduct themselves while dealing with the children’s’ parents. They often have sarcastic or obnoxious responses. Everyone in the staff should 100% be in attendance, including principal.

La escuela de Urban Park es muy buena escuela por las actividades que tiene después de escuela y para los padres tiene las oportunidades de poder aprender clases como inglés y computación y a demás que tiene buena calidad de enseñada y de maestros y además con clases beligues dirigidos por su principal Lisa Falcón y gracias todo el staff de Urban Park para apoyar a la escuela.

My experience at this school was highly unsatisfactory. As a teacher, I witnessed firsthand numerous issues within the school. The school leadership, including the Principal and Assistant Principals, consistently neglected the needs of both teachers and students. Teachers were frequently compelled to cover each other's classrooms to address behavioral problems, diverting valuable teaching time. Moreover, the school failed to prioritize student safety adequately. For instance, during a shootout across the street at the high school, the administration did not initiate a lockdown, despite the shooter being at large in the area. Shockingly, the school administration attempted to conceal their own mistakes and avoid informing parents about incidents involving safety, sexual harassment, or violence. The behavior of the students in all grade levels was appalling, leading to teachers spending more time on discipline than on actual teaching, resulting in an educational disadvantage for the students. If you are considering teaching at this school, I strongly advise against it, as the teachers there universally dislike it. Similarly, if you are contemplating sending your child to this school, I would discourage it. Throughout the school year, several students left unnoticed, walking home in the middle of the day. The class sizes are unreasonably large, preventing students from receiving the attention they deserve. Ultimately, the responsibility for these issues lies with the Principal, Dr. Adreana Davis, as well as DISD and the education system as a whole. While this system appears to perpetuate failure among black and brown students, it is the duty of the leadership to prevent such circumstances, which unfortunately Dr. Davis and her administration fail to support. Many teachers at Guzick are subjected to physical and emotional abuse by students, creating an intolerable environment.

Our family has been truly blessed to be part of this school community. My daughter has attended this private Christian-based school since Pre-K 4, and she is now in 9th grade — that alone speaks volumes about the trust and confidence we have in this school.From day one, we have been treated like family, not just another number. The staff, teachers, and leadership genuinely care about each student’s academic growth, character development, and spiritual foundation. They take the time to know the students personally and partner with parents every step of the way.The sense of community here is unmatched. The values being taught align with what we reinforce at home, and the love, encouragement, and structure my daughter receives have helped shape her into a confident, respectful, and well-rounded young lady.We are incredibly grateful for the dedication, faith, and consistency this school provides. If you’re looking for a nurturing, Christ-centered environment where your child is truly supported and valued, I cannot recommend this school enough.