Research St. Francis School private Schools in Louisville, Kentucky

“I have to completely disagree with the post that indicated that St Francis was not accomadating to the needs of gifted children. We hae been very pleased with the individualized plan that St Francis came up with and implemented for our child. I have found that they treat every child as a unique individualized learner that needs to be challenged in different and appropriate manners. A great place to consider for any child, but especially one with unique needs on either end of the spectrum!”

“I have worked in several private school environments and find St. Francis to be the most student-centered place I've ever encountered. We give incredible attention to our students and require them to be actively engaged in their own education. (Forget test-taking drones!) My colleagues are dynamic, engaging and very involved in tailoring a fantastic curriculum for our students. Students seem very happy to be here - you get the sense that learning is fun for them and they take real ownership in acquiring knowledge. Also, the emphasis on creative thinking, expression (artistic, written and oral) and physical activity ensure that students develop high-level critical thinking and problem-solving skills. I absolutely love working here, and you would be hard pressed to find a more energetic and satisfied faculty.”

“St. Francis Goshen promises a lot, but delivers little. It seems to be a lot more about what one sees on the surface than substance. For instance, the school is out in the middle of nowhere, almost requiring each student be picked up and dropped off individually. This is ironic given the amount of attention that the school supposedly places on the environment. The standards for academics are average with a couple of great teachers; similar situations exist at any other school. I do not feel my daughter was challenged enough or that most of the staff actively pursued issues with her when she was late with homework -- way too many excuses were allowed. While I agree whole heartedly with celebrating the child, I do not agree rewarding mediocrity. To me, this school, with the exception of a few of the staff, is not worth the price.”

“I am a recent high school graduate with an International Baccalaureate Diploma and a 4.0 GPA. I went to St. Francis from kindergarten through eighth grade (as have my two siblings). My parents, siblings and I think that St. Francis is an extraordinary school that well prepared us for high school. The teachers taught us to think for ourselves and to think outside the box. One of the gifts St. Francis gave me was the ability to 'learn how to learn.' Most importantly, I retained the information I learned because it was taught in a manner that understanding was more important than memorizing. It is a small school and, to me, it felt like a family, a support system.”

“I have 3 graduate or current students at St. Francis School. It has been a wonderful environment for them, and the oldest were well prepared for secondary education. The quality of the academic program is excellent due to concerned and involved teachers. They read classics, had special projects and became independent thinkers. My sister comments on the impressive fine arts program which many other schools have scaled back. All of my children were involved in sports and learned sportsmanship and the love of the game. There are many opportunities for parental involvement at every grade level. We are pleased with the education our children have received at St. Francis School.”

“Our experience with St. Francis School has been terribly disappointing. It was touted as a forerunner in gifted education. The staff and faculty made many promises as to acommodation, implementation of recommendations by a gifted education expert, etc. Sadly once the contract was signed and the school year commenced none of the promises were kept. After attenpting to work with the school pursuant to the agreed upon terms- all to no avail- we were forced to move our five year old son to another school after five weeks. St. Francis made no adjustment regarding our financial obligation and threatened to bring suit on the contract. My advice is that if you like what you see sign on; if you are promised any accomodation- please beware.”

“St. Francis is a great school. The small class size allows the curriculum to be tailored to each child's individual ability. While other schools are eliminating art, music and PE, St. Francis makes it a priority. This school encourages children to be independent, creative thinkers. I don't know why you would send a child anywhere else!”

“The academics at St. Francis are average. There are average amount of extracurricular activies. Parents are always welcomed for helping out to.”