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11/2007 Subset of Marketing Survey Comments from parents:



 

Why do you send your children to St. Anne School?

“warm safe environment-loving teachers…children seem to be challenged.”

“we send our children to St. Anne because St. Anne provides faith-based, Christ-centered education where students are expected and encouraged to make sound moral choices.”

“ being a Christian school and has a good record of quality education”

“ to get a good, challenging education in a safe environment. Also, we send our children here for the religious education”

“outstanding education, great environment, safe, loving and involved teachers”

“we want our children to have a strong, Christian foundation and more concentrated one-on-one with our kids”

“the Catholic/Christ-centered education will provide a foundation for the rest of their lives. The excellent quality education (good test scores) low tolerance for problems, good discipline habits, safe, clean atmosphere and good music/art programs”

“school reputation, religion-based, good academic standing, sports curriculum, loving environment and a good value”

“we believe in the value of Catholic education for our child”

“great Christian values and a wonderful staff-excellent teaching”

“Catholic education, no nonsense policy, don’t have to put up with bullying children or bad influences”

“wanted Catholic education…and wanted to avoid the horror stories about public schools”

“for a RELIGIOUS education”

“we send our child to St. Anne School to receive the best education possible in a positive, Christian, family-oriented, safe environment surrounded by educators and other families who share our values”

“religious basis, small class sizes, small school size”

“ I wanted my son in a Catholic environment for middle school. I wanted him to experience a small atmosphere and a more one-on-one attention in the classroom. My child and I feel very blessed to have him in such a wonderful environment”

“Because I believe the environment provided at St. Anne’s is what I want for my child-God centered, with discipline, academics and fun!”

“for my child to be enriched with education and religion”

“safe and loving environment, expectations of moral character and high academic standards”

“the class size, religion, kindness and care for students, discipline”

“religion, academics, social education”

“the quality of education far exceeds the public school system, the safe and secure environment. The fact that it goes from K-8th grade”

“for an adequate Christ-centered education. I don’t worry about my child’s safety, the teachers care about each child’s education”

“the academics are very good. The atmosphere/learning environment is very positive. The Catholic education is fantastic. What makes me love it is the community feeling; the connection between everyone.”

“to help form good habits early on incorporating faith into daily life, teach good morals, respect, love and kindness to all. Small class sizes; ability to express and practice their faith while at school. Additionally, exceptional teachers and test scores. To be influenced by other well mannered and well behaved children.”

“We want our child to learn in a school with a Christ-based educational philosophy. We want her education to embrace God and service to others as well as the basics; St. Anne excels at both.”

“So that my child may continue to have core values and morals that are taught at home continue throughout the day (and educational career).”

“Strong academics, good teachers, disciplined environment, encourages respect for all.”

“ Academic standards, high expectations, nurturing environment”

“Quality education, warm encouraging environment that is results-oriented; great staff and faith-based environment”

“Safer environment, values and religion”

“want my child to get a better education than public school and want religion as part of that education.”
“Faith based environment. I am confident my child is surrounded by children with like values. Quality of education.”

“Catholic education, safe environment, good education.”

“The education is superior to the public schools in our area. The environment-also superior! As our church is over an hour away, we don’t often attend, so we appreciate Mass and religion class. Class size is also a factor.”

“Catholic discipline, smaller, reputation in academics”

“We send our children to St. Anne because we want them to grow up in a loving, caring Christian environment. I love the fact that my children are learning about God everyday!”

“Catholic education, small class sizes, positive environment.”

“My older children have finished St. Anne and gone onto high school and college with great academic success. They receive a high quality of education as well as good foundation in religion whether you are Catholic or not.”

“We like the Catholic education she gets in a controlled environment. We also like the smaller school size.”

“The warm and caring environment that I feel boosts learning. Small class sizes and excellent faculty”

“We like the size, the wonderful Catholic Spirit, the faculty, the principal (and the fabulous Marketing coordinator), the curriculum is challenging and the safe, respectful environment is a blessing.”

“I send my children to St. Anne School for the quality education they receive and the Catholic background-I also like the small community atmosphere the school provides.”

“St. Anne has an excellent quality of education”

“1. In hopes of superior academic preparedness 2. Religious school environment 3. Smaller, more individual attention.”

“We send our children to St. Anne School so that they will form a grounded connection/formation to the Catholic faith and at the same time receive a quality education. We believe that the daily prayer, spiritual environment and interaction with other families whose families have made the same decision to attend St. Anne’s will give them a connection to the Catholic beliefs that will last a lifetime. As Father Wahl says at the end of every Mass, the Catholic faith is universal and wherever like takes them their faith will be with them.”

“better quality of environment (Christian atmosphere) and concentration on educational success”

“1. We like child/teacher ratio 2. religious education 3. counter cultural teaching”

“1. Catholic 2. small size 3. personable 4. facility”

“We value a Catholic education.”

“Environment which includes academics, values like our family, Christ’s presence incorporated into daily social interactions”

“Foundation of faith, location, personal friend of staff member”

“ To receive a good education. To be prepared for the future. Good morals and to be close to God.”

“We believe an education that places Jesus first is a great way to learn.”

“The environment of St. Anne School is compatible with my child’s personality.”

“Good foundation, smaller environment, learn Catholic ways”

“Quality education, religious education, school’s reputation, success other family members that attend SAS”

“We want an excellent education for our child and also a place that teaches her good Christian values. St. Anne’s is the perfect school for our family.”

“ As a Catholic family, it is important to us to give our children the experience of Christian fellowship within the school setting. The St. Anne school and church community are so welcoming and support the values we expect in our family.”

“The school has a great reputation. A Christian environment.”

“1. Catholic environment. 2. Small class size 3. Teaching of values.”

“To get a better education.”

“Because we believe in the value of a Catholic education.”

“quality education, disciplined learning environment, extracurricular activities, proximity to home, balance of learning, worship and fun.”

“Small classes and Catholic education”

“Catholic education is important. I like the safety, quality of education and care my child receives. I like the family environment.”

“We like that our faith is a part of their daily activities rather than being a forbidden subject as it is in most public schools. We like being part of a community with similar beliefs and values. The small class sizes played a huge role in our decision.”

“Safe environment, wonderful atmosphere, excellent academics, Catholic family.”

“For the opportunity to live and learn about her faith, to the challenged academically, and to be in a safe and loving environment.”

“St. Anne offers the best early educational environment in our area.”

“The reasons we send our children to St. Anne School are re-emphasized each time we visit or volunteer at school. The state-of-mind, feeling, and professionalism experienced as we enter and exit the school continues to affirm our confidence in the SAS education for our children. Our children are taught a core curriculum with Christian principals applied in all areas of instruction. Manners, courtesy, integrity, and respect are visibly taught to students and expected of the students. These attributes are qualities that help make fine adults.”

“Christ-centered environment so teachers can teach. Higher percentage of involved parents. Community of lasting relationships.”

“Small classes. Good teachers. Kind people.”

“because it provides a nurturing environment and a Catholic education. Lower student/teacher ratio.”

“Academics, facilities, faculty, atmosphere, but most of all –Catholic Education.”

“Religion in school; exceptional academics.”

“We like the environment at St. Anne. We feel like they are in a positive environment and a safe environment. We are happy that our children can practice their faith at school.”





 




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