Padua Franciscan High School

High School Senior 

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9 years ago

Throughout my years at Padua, I have been given the opportunity to get to know many of the teachers here. I have been able to do this through tutorials, classes, and extracurricular activities. I feel that the teachers here are some of the best in the nation because the truly care about their students and the success of their students. I have one teacher who I have never had in class, but have had the privilege of knowing through theatre. She has given so much of her time to helping me through some hard times, whether it is ... read more

High School Senior 

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9 years ago

This school has a zero tolerance policy for bullying. No student, that I know of, has ever been turned away with a bullying complaint. The other precautions that the school takes to keep the students safe are extensive, but not excessive. Students are encouraged to stay home if they are ill, but the school nurse is always available. I feel very safe from outside harm due to the locked doors, the precautions regarding who can come in and out of the school, and the school police officer. 

High School Senior 

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9 years ago

If I could go back to my eighth-grade year, I would do the exact same thing. Padua Franciscan is my second home. The people here treat each other like family. There has never been a time that I felt like I was alone. I think a unique part of our school is our Franciscan values. There is no other school in the area that holds their faith up so high and is encouraged to practice it through service and genuine love. The students at Padua have to do service in the community in order to remain enrolled at Padua. This encourages u... read more

High School Senior 

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9 years ago

The clubs at Padua are very accepting to everyone who wants to join them. Like many other schools, some clubs are for whoever wants to join and some have different qualifications, with the majority being free admission. All of the clubs do different field trips and activities. The language clubs go to their respective foreign countries. The theatre arts put on multiple different shows. NHS does trips for service. 

High School Senior 

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9 years ago

The teachers at Padua really care about the students. They teach until it is understood and are always adapting to the student's needs 

High School Senior 

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9 years ago

There is a wide range of extra curricular activities to get involved in. People are very committed in their clubs. I am personally involved in many. 

High School Senior 

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9 years ago

I truly feel at home at Padua. I think that any student that goes here can feel the same. Getting involved at Padua has opened my eyes to many things and has helped me become an overall well-rounded person. 

Parent 

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9 years ago

This school is so unique because of the atmosphere 

Parent 

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9 years ago

Students always come first for them.