Parents reflect on why they chose Summerville Catholic for their family...

(Taken from recorded responses at the PSA Meeting on November 13, 2003.)

     Catholic environment while away from home

    Outreach initiatives, sense of social justice

    Great children

    Children go to school with same children from Church

    Children know/learn the “why” to behaving

    Children know one another / older children care for and about younger children

    Children think it is cool to believe in Jesus

    Children can start day with prayer, say the Pledge, and attend Mass on Wednesday

    Children have respect for others and themselves

    Children get “caught” doing something right

    Children don’t get lost in class; small class sizes

    Kids proud to be Catholic / go to Summerville Catholic School

    Teachers care about students/families

    Teachers all certified/ Longevity

    Teachers have a faith life

    Staff thoroughly cares about the children and families

    Caring, concerned principal

    Academically challenging

    School nurtures and assists children to learn / doesn’t lower the bar or standards

    Preparation/instruction of students, readies them for high school

    Offers well-rounded child – Faith/Education/Sports

    Offers private school features, but children don’t act elitist

    Allows students to be children

    Campus is beautiful

    School is like an extended family

    School has a variety of people, offers diversity

    School provides a safe environment for learning

    Discipline

    Uniforms

    Extended Day Care program (provides supplemental activities)

    Parental opinions count

    Parental support

    Friendships of kids and parents

    Outstanding Volunteers