St. John the Baptist Catholic School

I love this school for my kids and my kids love this school too. I'll start off to say we are Native American. And my children are treated just as fairly as the other students. We are a low income family and the school social worker has worked very hard to help us out with resources in situations where we needed it (winter clothes, energy assistance ect.) My son was very behind on reading because he was in virtual learning in the 2020-2021 school year (thanks covid). He was put in a block for 30 minutes a day for a small group or one on one reading lessons which helped GREATLY and in 3 semesters he's caught up to the rest of his peers in reading and writing. My daughter had some behavioral blocks going into kindergarten and they set her up with the school counselor which has also greatly improved her school experience. The teachers are great and understanding. And I greatly appreciate everyone who works together with our family to meet our goals academically. Even emotionally my daughter can be standoffish with some people, it was making her anxious to go to school. I asked for a conference with her teacher regarding this and we came up with a plan to help her feel more comfortable at school. Overall this school is amazing. I've wanted to move because my apartment isn't ideal for us at this time but because the school has been so amazing and the kids love going to this school we have decided to stick around a little longer. Communication with the teachers and staff is SO important when it comes to making sure you and your children's voices are heard and I might add CIVIL communication. No school is perfect, but their willingness to understand and help my children and I has been absolutely outstanding.

Always positive, great team work between faculty and staff

My child has attended this school since 1st grade. Her 1st & 2nd grade teachers were magnificent. They communicated effectively & seemed to really care & be invested in the development of the children & my child flourished & excelled under their tutelage. When my child started 3rd grade the school, teacher, & system really disappointed me. Our 3rd grade teacher is failing to help my child. The teacher has been emailed & asked repeatedly by me to help my child with math learning issues. When the teacher actually responds to my emails she states that she is unaware of any problems. I ask my child if she has been helped after my emails & she received help with only one of the several issues she was having. The teacher being unaware seems like negligence as my child is crying in class due to being unable to understand, how could the teacher miss that. Class sizes are too large at 25 kids, what is needed are more teachers so the kids can receive the attention they deserve. It is sad that my child who loved school dreads it now and feels that her teacher is deliberately ignoring her! It is a real shame!

My wife and I have 4 children now at Providence Academy. I cannot give this school a high enough recommendation. The teachers and school administration love God and love our children. The academics speak for themselves. If your family aligns with the schools mission and vision; I would strongly suggest touring this school and getting more information.