My daughter and son have attended Gesu from pre-K through 4th grade so far, and we're so happy with it. They're both testing above average and have made great friends. The parenting and teaching community is very supportive, and their food recycling program is also really cool. Would highly recommend! read more

We've had our kids at Gesu since 2019. The school is continuously improving and has always been a safe and nurturing place. There are so many teachers and staff that clearly have the student's best interests in mind. The community overall is very supportive and we are very pleased with the leadership of principal DeLois Spryszak. read more

We are so glad to be at Gesu. Our son has blossomed because of the supportive environment, starting with the principal and administrative leadership. The teachers have helped him developed academically, but also socially and morally. And the families and community are so passionate and engaged, and just overall good people. read more

Gesu Catholic School, is a great fit for their students. The principal, teachers and staff are always on point and prepared to handle any situation when it comes to the students and the school. The school always provides a way for the students to showcase their talents; from talent shows, school plays, musicals, student councils, recitals, sports and Mass. The staff is always encouraging and pushing the students to be vocal and not shy away from who they are. My niece has been a student at Gesu since the first grade and she just loves her friends, the teachers and the school. The confidence the students display at every event I've attended is just incredible (getting up in front of large crowds isn't easy but the students at Gesu does it amazingly well). Keep up the fantastic work - Gesu staff, GPO, Dad's Club and all other committees. Your work doesn't go unnoticed!!! read more

My brother attended Gesu in the 1960's it was a a very racist and humiliating experience for him being a quiet shy black youth. Just remembered one of many incidents when his teacher (a priest) for what ever reason verbally humiliated him and thru his books, notebooks and papers out of a second floor window he was in elementary school at the time. Needless to say my parents especially my father was not happy about it and that was his last semester there. At that time they had no handicap accessibility and still don't in 2023. Mom wanted to attend the funeral service of a friend but won't be able to because of it. read more

not good teaching at all and mean people and telling kids grades to other students and comparing classes a white teaching having a racial talk with a black kids read more

My daughter went to Gesu for kindergarten. Quite a few family members including my mother attended Gesu. During my daughters' semester, there were a few pros and cons I liked. Communication and Follow-Up Pros; her teacher encouraged regular communication via written notes. I found if I had questions I could write her a message and she would get back with me. Con; sometimes I would hear back in 48 hours. There was no way to speak with my daughters' teacher during regular hours and by the time I picked her up, she was gone. I left a few messages for the principal to call me back and I noticed pretty quickly she was nearly impossible to get in contact with...she never returned my call. Lastly I had multiple issues with the lunch program. I paid a month in advance for pizza day (Wednesday) and at least once a month they told my daughter, instead of calling me that she didn't pay for lunch. They had to make a lunch for her using leftovers. I had to prove on a regular basis she paid for her lunch and constantly tried to communicate with the lunch coordinator to contact me directly if there were issues...they never did and the missed lunches continued to occur. I was utterly frustrated and fed up with that. Academics: Pros; I was impressed with the level of work and homework given ...even for kindergartens. I felt the school challenged her intellect and prepared her for 1st grade. Cons; it wasn't until my daughter started 1st grade at her new school that I realized her academic struggles. This is not entirely at fault of Gesu, however I was a bit shocked. Programs: Pros; Gesu offers several programs for children to participate in. Ballet, Music, sports, chess, choir, etc. I actually was impressed with their diversity of offerings. Tuition: Pros; upon researching Catholic schools, I've found Gesu to be the least expensive. Cons; however, the cost was still a bit much for our budget. $4,000 a year for Kindergarten. We elected a charter school for 1st grade. Building: Pros: I loved the architecture of the building. From the original stone floors to the original wooden accents, the building is beautiful. Cons: there are a few rooms that are desperately in need of an update. I've mentioned on several occasions the bathrooms are in dire need of repair. They are quite embarrassing as a parent to use and I was surprised this was appropriate for our children. Upon orientation Parents were informed of repairs and upgrades that would be made...none of them happened during that year. Excellent for parents who work and need before and after care. They have homework help and engaging activities as early as 7am and as late as 6pm. Overall my daughter bonded and made great friends. She enjoyed her experience, however it wasn't enough for me to have her return. read more

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