Padua Franciscan High School

High School Senior 

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11 years ago

The food is very good and there are healthy options every day at the cafe. The lunches are very expensive, though. I know a few people who don't eat lunch because they can't afford it. The lunch ladies are very nice and there are lots of snack options. 

High School Senior 

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11 years ago

There are lots of opportunities for students to be active at Padua but the athletes and coaches are very intense when it comes to winning. 

Niche User 

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11 years ago

I think for the most part the teachers do their job with all their heart. The curriculum is very good. I do like that public schools have the option to go to secondary school and not have to pay tuition. In these times that is a big feature!! Everything else is very good! 

Niche User 

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11 years ago

I think the security cameras need to be better. I have had friends who's kids have had car issues or locker issues and the administrators have said either no cameras in that area or they weren't working. Either they don't care to look into the issue or they need to get them fixed! 

Niche User 

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11 years ago

For the most part the teachers prepare our kids for college. My kids have had great success in college I credit the teachers, but there are many great schools. If you are looking for music and theatre Padua is a great school to look into too. If sports are your childs thing I'd look elsewhere. 

Niche User 

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11 years ago

the kids that join certain clubs really get involved its great 

Niche User 

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11 years ago

My rating would be higher if it wasn't for my years of teams disappointment and seeing them getting progressively worse. I think they need to go outside the Padua family 

High School Senior 

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11 years ago

My overall experience at this school has been alright. Not great, not bad, just alright. I have fared well academically at this school because I have a strong work ethic at school, but, I don't really fit in socially. In my grade, there are too many cliques, per say. There are too many people who run the grade and think they are the hot-shots. They are detriments to the morale of the grade, and don't really help my senior class gel together. I don't really get involved socially with my class, but I try to get involved in the... read more

High School Senior 

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11 years ago

The school administration is somewhat strict on policies. Dress-code violations are the most common offenses because students still do not seem to be able to read the handbook about dress code violations. Other violations include obscene words, gestures, cheating, and some physical abuse, but not much. Overall, dress-code and tardiness are the two most common offenses.