St Monica School

212 Lawrence Street

Methuen, MA 01844

10 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by other on November 21, 2021

I got cyber bullied by a fellow student… my mom reported it to the principal. she then called us to the offfice, gave me and them a whole lecture of why you can’t have that behavior. when the girl who bullied me started crying in her office… she started threatening to expel her AND me.
Submitted by parent on October 14, 2021

Would not recommend this school. A lot of teacher turnover. Our child was bullied and nothing was done about it.. please think twice before sending your child to this school.
Submitted by parent on January 15, 2021

I was playing Fortnite in class and I was lagging so I raged and slammed my fist on the desk and complained. The wifi is so horrible for gaming there. Like I couldn’t get one victory royale while in class. The teacher is a meanie for taking away my phone too just because I complained about it. If I don’t get my phone back soon I’m going to lose all my vbucks and my renegade raider account. Overall bad wifi gaming experience. Don’t come here if you’re going to play games in class. Get better wifi losers!!!
Submitted by parent on February 03, 2020

Average and let down are words that comes to mind. Average is not acceptable for a private school.Technology is certainly sub par and there are not enough computers for all. There is no gymnasium, no auditorium, no lively and excited teachers. School days are too short, days off are too many. The parking lot is crazy and dangerous. Just...average.
Submitted by parent on December 07, 2018

The experience has been grossly underwhelming given the cost of tuition. Students are NOT PREPARED for math, science, or technology if/when students are accepted to competitive secondary schools. It has been necessary to get extra support in math and science for my 8th grade child. Had he/she not been so attached to classmates, I would have placed my child in any other school.
Submitted by parent on June 06, 2015

"Welcome Home" should be the motto for St Monica School. From the smiling face of Mrs. Tully and every teacher throughout the school, you feel welcomed there. Every teacher knows who every student is and their devotion to the students can be seen everyday. The teachers "know" these kids. I have 2 children. My son attended St Monica in Kindergarten and 1st grade. In 1st grade, my son was diagnosed with a multitude of learning disabilities. I had no clue that there was anything going on with him. Mrs. Sylvia, the 1st grade teacher, came to me and voiced her concern about some things my son was struggling with. I strongly feel if my son was in a larger school setting, he might have gotten passed over as just a shy kid, because that's what I had thought, that he was just a shy kid. Throughout my process of getting my son what he needs educationally, Mrs. Sylvia and Sr. Suzanne were there for my family with support and guidance the entire time. My daughter is currently in 1st grade with Mrs. Sylvia, and she is thriving and happy! Sr. Suzanne, the schools principal has brought many great things to our school, from the smallest things such as offering guidance and assistance to the children, teachers, families, and other families who are not even part of our school to bigger things such as advanced technology in the classroom and an enhanced security system. Our children our learning not just typical schoolwork, but they are learning to be knowledgeable and responsible citizens in our community. I would highly recommend St Monica School!
Submitted by other on May 04, 2015

I have attended this school. I left in 6th grade because of the academics. The lower grade teachers are good. But the middle school teachers were okay. They are mostly nice. There were not a lot of sports or extra clubs.
Submitted by parent on April 28, 2015

My son started SMS in kindergarten and is now in the 2nd grade. Both my husband and I went to their yearly Book Fair/Science Fair/Open House (typically in May) to take a look at the school before we decided on sending him there for we were new to the area. Every teacher we spoke to, every parent we met with, and every student we engaged with had such an enthusiasm and love for this school that we left there with an application in hand. Our son also being new to the area was shy at first and the first month was bumpy because of his nerves, but Sister Susan the principal, Mrs. Kraus the school nurse, and his teachers were so loving, had great suggestions to help, that within a few weeks he was doing just fine. The friends he made that first year have been with him ever since, and they are all such great kids who push each other to be better people. Our son loves to learn and his teachers have feed that hunger in him. They have also helped us teach him to be a good person, who helps others, and who doesn't ask what is in it for him. They champion that at SMS. SMS was one of the best decisions that we have ever made for our son.
Submitted by parent on March 06, 2015

My daughter attends St.Monica school. We enrolled her in kindergarten and she is now in the 5th grade. I cannot believe how quickly the years are going by. She is receiving and excellent education. The Principal, teachers and all staff members truly care for and are dedicated to each and every child. The sense of family and community is strongly felt throughout the school. The strong moral values that they help to instill in our children is one of the qualities I love the most about our school. Enrolling our daughter at St. Monica school is truly one of the best decisions we as parents have made for her.
Submitted by parent on February 26, 2015

I went to Saint Monica's for 8 years and my son started there in kindergarten and is now in the second grade I would not want him anywhere else!!! It blends family and education perfectly!!! It is such a wonderful feeling being at work and knowing he is being educated and loved all at the same time. The staff truly love their jobs and it is amazing that no matter what grade your child is in, ALL the staff know them and care for them. My son's reading is outstanding and his math skills are amazing. They are using IPads in the classrooms as well as for their homework. But, the best part is the social skills they are learning - it is about caring for one another and being good, honest people:)