Good Shepherd Catholic

8160 Gold Coast Drive

San Diego, CA 92126

4 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 18, 2019

My son has learned a lot and made great friends! His teacher went out of his to answer our questions and help our son when needed after class. Dedicated to my son's learning is what I find in the staff at GSCS
Submitted by parent on September 05, 2011

As an active parent of the school, a long-time parishioner, and a public school educator, I commend the students in these reviews for sharing their perspectives on the upper grades at Good Shepherd Catholic School in Mira Mesa. The "tween" and junior high years are tough for anyone, and I imagine that parents whose primary role is it to help their students navigate these transitions, may or may not always do this well in public or private school. Or even know how. There is something to be said though for junior high teachers taking time to hold students accountable for their work; the smallest of details in student work count tremendously in high school and college. I am glad to hear that still happens at this school. In my experience, the majority of former Catholic School students I have taught are the most prepared in terms of their maturity and academic preparation. In the big picture of God's plans for all of us, I believe that attending this school as a student, or supporting this school as a parent (for a few years or for K-8), can help prepare us all to be His peace anywhere. Best wishes to the recent graduates!
Submitted by other on July 05, 2011

I recently graduated from this school, and I must say, I am not impressed with this school. I agree with the review below, K-5 are really good, fun, and educational years. I would know since I attended this school since Kindergarten. Now when I looked back, I realize I have learned a lot and have achieved bad experiences. I wish my parents sent me to St. Michael's in Poway. Somehow, I'm also glad they sent me here. Good Shepherd made me a stronger person, with it's tough, very strict teachers and judgemental classmates. Now I know what to expect from life. Lemme tell you something. Junior High was a burden. The teachers yell at you all the time, especially if you don't do your work EXACTLY the way they want it. If you forget one little thing, then you get a bad grade. Also, to be a high achiever and get good grades, you have to be "best buddies" with the teachers. For my junior high year, I did so much for the school. I was on ASB, helped the school, and did numerous things. Yet, I always get yelled at, while my conceited, lazy, kiss-up peers receive all the praise. Now that isn't fair. I suggest you sent your children to a different school if you want to have fair teachers.
Submitted by other on August 23, 2010

Having gone here, I highly advise you look into sending your kids here for Grades K-5. Now onto Jr. High. Everything is terrible. The teachers are unreasonable! You can get yelled at for anything. Your grades can drop if you aren't great friends with the teacher. Seriously! Everything has to be exactly like this or I mark down your grade. Its unbearable! The best plan would be to send your kids here for K-5. Anymore than that and get ready to feel the stress of everything that isn't perfectly as it should be.