ST FRANCIS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Go back
School Information
-
GreatSchools Rating:
-
Educational Climate:
Above Average
-
Technology Measure:
Low
-
Type:
Catholic
-
Grades:
3rd Grade - 5th Grade
-
District:
Diocese Great Falls - Billings
-
Students/Teacher:
NOT REPORTED
-
Students/Grade:
59
-
Number Students:
177
-
Number Teachers:
NOT REPORTED
-
Number Classrooms:
9
-
Expense/Pupil:
-
Poverty Level:
NOT REPORTED
-
Number Computers:
35
-
Number PCs:
035
-
Number Macs:
0
-
Principal:
Mr Chris Read
-
CHARTER SCHOOL
-
GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
-
ESL
-
SPECIAL EDUCATION
-
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
-
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
-
ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
-
YEAR ROUND CLASSES
-
VOC-TECH
-
ADULT EDUCATION
-
NCLB SCHOOL
-
BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
-
COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
-
AYP SCHOOL
-
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
-
MAGNET SCHOOL
School Ratings & Reviews
School Ratings (18 ratings)
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2013-01-06
"I think many in Orinda have their rose tinted glasses on. OIS is plagued by a mix of great, good and teachers who should NOT be teaching any longer. It's been a mixed bag for us. My child's core teachers have been excellent, however, his math and science teachers have not been. We are currently having to tutor him in math because there have been so many subs. We are now trying to get our 2nd child in private school because we don't want him to experience the same mediocre teaching, large class sizes and a cycle schedule that is not conducive to flexibility and electives. Lastly, OIS only teaches two languages: French and Spanish. Where is the Mandarin and Latin? Due to scheduling our son did not get any electives in 6th grade and missed out on having a language and art. Very sad when literally $350,000+ of parent funds go to extra curricular activities. The one thing I am impressed with is the principal, Michael Randall. He truly cares and works hard to find solutions when you approach him. However, bad teachers are still protected by the teachers union. See the movie, "Waiting for Superman" on that subject."
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2012-07-23
"An amazing school of outstanding quality in a community that places a high value on public education. My kids have thrived here as teachers, administrators, and parents work together to challenge the kids and engage them in the educational process. Art, music, computer science, PE, foreign language, wood shop, leadership, yearbook, and a host of other classes round out a great scholastic experience. OIS has a parents club that goes above and beyond to "fill the gap" in funding that the State fails to provide. Along with the Educational Foundation of Orinda, the OIS parents club works closely with administration to raise funds and provide parent volunteers to enrich the experience at OIS."
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2010-11-21
"Great teachers, wonderful programs, and a very easy transition from elementary school to middle school."
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2010-09-22
"Teachers do not talk to parents (unless a significant problem has developed). online tools used to tell parents about student work sporatically. teachers are not being evaulated by principal (multiple parents complaining tests are coming before teaching/hwk, no action taken). Math Specialist cut, only 2 counsellors. Reason students do well is that community has highly educated parents and money to tutor their kids."
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2009-12-23
"my kids love this school. their principle is nice to everyone and the programs r just great. my daughter said that it was ten times better than her elamenarary skool.(Wagner Ranch)"