St. Theresa Grade School

Reviews

• Submitted by parent on June 11, 2018
  If you are looking for a school that puts values and morals at its core together with academic excellence, look no further. My children have attended this school for past 4 years and we are very happy with administration and teachers. Excellent School!
• Submitted by parent on April 16, 2018
  Our family has had such a nice experience at STS in the Little Stallions program. My daughter has learned so much in only a short time and is listening, speaking, and following directions at home since being in school. This year she loved some of the special events including the tree lighting (the whole school was decorated with lights for the month of December) and Easter celebration to celebrate spring and New Life (she loved the petting zoo, ice cream, floral display and came home singing a new religious song). Thank you to Sister Lou Ann and everyone who put together these special events for the children! It is evident the teachers, administration, and caregivers truly care about the children at STS!
• Submitted by parent on February 23, 2018
  Great experience! The teachers and staff are kind and caring. The only thing I could ask for is a mire diverse student body and teachers.
• Submitted by other on February 02, 2017
  This school is terrible. They seem sexist to not allow a girl to play sports with the boy's team while the scholl cant provide a female team for the school. Once comfronted with this, instead of creating a fix or allowing the girl to play on the boys team they expelled her and her sister.
• Submitted by parent on March 13, 2014
  We moved from public schools to catholic. My son is in the older classes. His transition went well and his teachers have been helpful. He was a bit behind the class and has been able to catch up without issue. I liked the small classroom environment and how actively involved the parents are. They offer a number of after school activities at no additional cost and their website keeps parents informed. The whole experience has been positive for me and my son and we will be back this coming school year..
• Submitted by parent on September 05, 2013
  Hopefully things will change now. Unfortunately some of the hold overs need to go too. Then the school should be able to recover. As long as there are employees there that got their job based on hand shakes, there will always be some doubt.
• Submitted by parent on July 16, 2013
  My son has been in STS for the last 5 years. He is a good student, at par with my friends kids that go to different school districts. I think that the school has managed to do its job in preparing my kid for advancement and being competitive. No school is without its issues and sometimes they come from the outside in and sometimes from the inside out. I'm curious how the school will move forward with the new principal starting this year and what changes will be enacted by her.
• Submitted by parent on June 18, 2013
  This was my child's first year at the school. At first I was a bit confused as being our first year I didn't know all the nuances, acronyms and activities. Thankfully my daughter's teacher answered every one of my questions and I got to know parents at pickup that filled me in. My daughter developed wonderful friends and learned substantially during her year here. I loved the fact that she not only knew and was known by her classmates but from kids of all grade levels. Even the 8th graders would wave to her and interact. The family events (bingo! karaoke!) were a real treat. I feel so much a part of the STS school community as a parent. They have totally embraced us. I will point out I was surprised at many of the comments made here. I am, for lack of a better word, ethnic and I have found no issue w/ race here. Actually the school has a significant amount of diversity. I think behavior is mentioned often because as a catholic school, the curriculum incorporates character building by fostering natural virtues and developing the spiritual virtues. In so doing behavior is taken in high regard. Its not in anyway militant but they do adhere to a level of expectation.
• Submitted by parent on May 15, 2013
  The most recent review stated that the positive comments about the school mention behavior and ask if it is programmed. Perhaps it is that those who see how wonderful this school is notice that good schools focus on more than just academics. Good schools are not driven by "teaching to the test", but by cultivating the growth of children, whether it be through teaching proper behavior, a focus on faith, comraderie, extracurricular activities, and a sense of community and family. People reading these reviews must realize that because a few select individuals have issues with the school does not make it a bad school. The overwhelming majority of people at STS love it there, otherwise they would not be paying money for their children to go to school there while also paying taxes in their own town for their district's schools. I strongly urge anyone seriously considering this school, to call and make a visit. Talk to the staff and you will see how much they care for the students, how invested they are in all of the childrens' well being. And, more importantly, talk to the students and hear from their mouths, how much they love their school and the STS family.
• Submitted by parent on April 16, 2013
  This school is awful, my advice is to look elsewhere for a school for your kids
• Submitted by parent on February 25, 2013
  I am more than surprised to read the negative comments about STS. Both my daughters have been at STS since Pre-K. My oldest daughter graduated 8th grade, and went on to the Magnet schools along with other 14 classmates. If the academics were so poor, these children would have never made it into that High School. Both my daughters have had their share of learning and behavioral problems. The school brought it up to us, only to support us 100% on the challenges we were facing. It's true that the behavioral standards are high, and not following the rules has consequences. For some of us, that is an important part of the learning process. STS is preparing them for life, not only academically, spiritually, but also in the discipline. Both my daughters have found at STS a group of friends that go beyond the school doors. The families work together with teachers and stuff to give the kids the best possible education. Is there room for improvement? Always! Have they listened to our concerns and requests? Absolutely! Curriculum has improved, lunches are much better, sports activities are growing in improving, and the after school activities are live and better than ever.
• Submitted by parent on January 30, 2013
  my child is in Kindergarten and 5 and I'm surprised to read the previous review especially since the kinder glass is so diverse in itself.
• Submitted by parent on January 29, 2013
  I give St Theresa an unsatisfactory. My 5 yr which attends this school since pre k and the learning environment and the staffs are horrible. On several occasion my daughter was made fun of by teachers and student because of her skin color and hair texture. I ve made several complaints regarding this and suggested they should incorporate a more diversified staff. The school work given to the kid is not challenging and is just basic. I would not recommend anyone to put their child in this school, for the amount of money you pay in tuition and what your child is learning it s not worth it.
• Submitted by parent on December 02, 2012
  I would love to hear from other parents about class size. My children have been in Cathilic schools sice pre-k, so when we moved here I hoped for an easier transition. My son is struggling terribly, has nor friends. He is bright, and was tested by a child study team at suggestion of school. They found him to be a bright child who should succeed, but isn't. His self-esteem, academically wise, has tanked. Does anyone think 27 kids in class is to much. Also, he ran and won, a position on student council last year. This year he did not run, because school decided you needed straight A's to be on council. Sports require C. He has tremendous oratory, and leadership skills, but at every turn he is marginalized by school. Does anyone have any thoughts on this. I am thinking of putting him in public school next year.
• Submitted by parent on October 23, 2012
  My child never misbehaved, please don't make assumptions. That's not fair. Please only state facts. Fact is enrollment is down. Fact is more and more families are leaving, especially over the last three years. You can check that with the RCAN. Please do a little research on the organizations you are commenting on before you say things that seem like facts. Maybe if you had the facts, you would have a different opinion. There are a lot of former students now at St Mike's (Cranford) Harding or Brearley that are not only happier but excelling. St Mike's is a wonderful school and it is a privilege to be associated with St Mike's
• Submitted by parent on September 04, 2012
  i agree with the reviews here. this school has gone down fast and i believe it has to do with change in staff. at one point, there were more caring people in higher powers but now it's all about the money. it's all popularity contests. it amazes me that you don't have to be skilled or educated proplerly to get a job at this school. i regret putting my son there for so many years. he is going into the public school with so much edcucational damage from this school. if you don't have money to give freely, this school just doesn't want to hear your complaints.
• Submitted by parent on August 14, 2012
  I am currently a parent at STS. My children go to the school. I have also been a student, alumni, of STS. The school, at all times, has been beneficial and played an important part of my life. I was involved in the past with sports, cheerleading, and received a strong academic background. The friends I made in STS, I still have today. My Christianity is based on the upbringing from my parents and the love of the Salesians. Due to this education, I wanted my children to be enriched by this school. They have wonderful teachers, who actually go out of their way to talk with me and my family. I am not a favorite of anyone and get treated with respect. Today my children receive an excellent education and one went to Magnet. Also, they have clubs such as social concerns, chess, yearbook, art, so many others. I love STS and do not understand the negative parents unless their children are misbehaving all the time and they need to always be in the office. I am a billion percent proud of STS. Salesian spirit lives on with all of us who are in their environment.
• Submitted by parent on June 04, 2012
  My daughter has been in St. Theresa's school since pre-k, we have nothing but great things to say about this school. I am very surprised to see all the negative comments. The teachers are wonderful with the kids. There are a lot of after school activities to keep the kids busy. Not sure what went wrong for these other families to say such mean things, but I can assure you, St. Theresa school is a great choice for all your child's accidemic needs. Not sure what lunch has to do with their reviews, but if you focus on accidemics and not lunch menu, you will see STS is a great choice.
• Submitted by parent on April 04, 2012
  We too had to leave. Nothing but problems with teachers and the principal. It was constant, non-stop problems. We honestly tried everything to work things out. We thought we were doing something wrong. We tried and tried. Then we learned from other parents that they were getting the same treatment. We talked to parents we knew that left the school and their kids are happy and doing well. We tried so hard to work things out but things kept getting weirder and weirder. The teachers are mean to certain students and it depends on who you are. So we left and things are great. We have no complaints now about the school my children are in. Even the lunches are better. I hope parents tell the truth when they leave a review, if you don't know what's going on there, don't say things are OK. That just gives parents false security. Things are very bad there.
• Submitted by other on February 19, 2012
  This is a great school!The principal is warm and the teachers are very nice.I love being here!!!

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