MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS SCHOOL
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School Information
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GreatSchools Rating:
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Educational Climate:
Above Average
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Technology Measure:
Low
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Type:
Catholic
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Grades:
Kindergarten - 8th Grade
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District:
Archdiocese Of Miami Education Office
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Students/Teacher:
NOT REPORTED
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Students/Grade:
31.1
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Number Students:
280
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Number Teachers:
NOT REPORTED
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Number Classrooms:
20
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Expense/Pupil:
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Poverty Level:
NOT REPORTED
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Number Computers:
0
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Number PCs:
0
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Number Macs:
0
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Principal:
Mr Robert Messina
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CHARTER SCHOOL
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GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
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ESL
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT
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BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
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YEAR ROUND CLASSES
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VOC-TECH
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ADULT EDUCATION
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NCLB SCHOOL
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BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
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COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
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AYP SCHOOL
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
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MAGNET SCHOOL
School Ratings & Reviews
School Ratings (17 ratings)
Parent Review |
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Posted 2011-08-25
"2011-2012 will be a great year. School just started and MHOC is vibrant and the students are ready to learn. I love this school and so do my two children. One word can describe it....AMAZING. My son can't wait to get up in the morning and go to school. It is interesting because I just learned that many students just transfered to MHOC from another "Prep" school in the area since MHOC had better academics. Again....AMAZING. Truly Love it! Go Panthers!"
Parent Review |
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Posted 2011-08-10
"Couldn't be happier!! Mary Help of Christians has come a long way in the past few years. It is a very new school that has gone through a few growing pains, but it is really on the right track! The academics are fantastic and ever growing. Our new young principal is on the fore front of technology bringing everyone into the twenty first century for their studies. The staff is very caring and helpful. The teachers have always been approachable and loving to the kids. The Parents organization always has something going on, so that there is always something to be involved with! It is a very warm and loving place to send your children!!"
Parent Review |
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Posted 2011-08-09
"My family's experience at MHOC has been great! I have two children and both are receiving an outstanding Catholic eduction. Last year, my son was in the 5th grade and the school arranged for BSO to come to the class and speak on multiple occasions about bullying on and off the internet. I also know first hand that the new principal has implemented a "0 tolerance" policy for bullying and an Anti-bullying Week so I don't know where some people get their information. My children's teachers have been extremely nurturing and have always gone above the call of duty. Of course anyone can find something to nitpick about a school but my family and I are huge supporters of Mary Help! If you want a school that will challenge your child academically, spiritually, and physically, you don't need to look any further. Going on our 6th year and happier than ever!"
Parent Review |
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Posted 2011-06-03
"Pulled my children out of MHOC and have been happy ever since. Bullying is a REAL ISSUE at MHOC and while, yes, you will get that everywhere, at least in the public schools in Parkland they now have policies to adhere to and programs taught to the students by the sheriff's department on bullying. Whereas at MHOC, it's made up as you go and without any satisfactory conclusion! We had hoped to see changes throughout the years but have had it. Had been at the school for over 5 years and probably stayed longer than should have..academics aren't really any better than the Parkland schools, in fact, you get a lot more services (that you don't have to pay for) through the broward county school system. Some of the MHOC teachers can be harsh or just disinterested (I had a teacher refer to my child not by his name but as 'that one'). The HAS (their PTA equivalent) is entrenched and really needs to give other parents the opportunity to participate. And families have left in droves - two years ago, 16 families in just the 5th grade left! If that isn't a drove I don't know what is..the new principal is an improvement but I agree he still needs to clean house in the faculty and HAS..good luck!"
Parent Review |
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Posted 2011-05-29
"The academics at Mary Help are great, the new principal that started this year (2010-2011) seems to be nice and is trying to get the school in shape. Unfortunately, there still seems to be a problem with other faculty members and a few teachers. I really think the school can be great if he "cleans house." I know they are trying to go in a more positive direction of "nurturing, academics, and discipline," which I support and was one of the reasons I chose to send my children to a Catholic School. Unfortunately, I had to pull my children out of Mary Help as I found it to be lacking in the "nurturing" aspect between teacher/student; ineffective leadership by the vice-principal (who seems a bit harsh and extremely unapproachable); and an overall sense of unhappiness, whether you are dealing with faculty in Faith Formation, or simply going to the front office to drop off paperwork. Last year the front office was open, with just a counter top division, but this year they put up a wall with a small window. Was very sad to see this happen. I think the new principal, which is young, full of great ideas, and very approachable, will hopefully change things."