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Parent Reviews (5 reviews)
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Marquette was recently transitioned to a Montessori Academy and, while I believe it has the potential to be a very good school, they still have a long way to go. The teachers are very good and are committed to their students. I am not impressed with the rest of the staff. Communication is a HUGE issue with this school, though I do see some efforts being made to change. I have children at another South Bend school and parental involvement is very much welcomed there. Marquette does not have that same atmosphere and, in fact, I feel they are very resistant to it, especially in the classroom. I think with better leadership, this school could improve but I am not willing to put my child's best interests on hold and will most likely not continue sending my children to Marquette.
The teaching staff at Marquette is a committed group. They do their utmost to support every child in every classroom. I am currently the principal of Marquette and I believe that we are working toward the common good of all students. We all have room for improvement and with that in mind, we are strongest at delivering an education to students with a high degree of caring about each individual. Students are held accountable for their academic growth. Parents are asked to support their child's motivational aspirations. I hold the staff highly accountable for quality teaching. I hold the student accountable for appropriate student behaviors both academic and social. Marquette is a neighborhood school with many traditions and a dynamic caring culture. Although test scores have not been high, we are moving in the right direction. The staff is fully aware that ISTEP+ and AYP must be realized by all students!
I am a parent of 2 children currently enrolled in marquette. I must say, my children will NEVER go to this school again. Very chaotic, very poor leadership (with exception of a few teachers). I fight the school daily to find out the progress of my children. I've never seen a school so bad off.
Marquette has one of the best teaching staffs in the South Bend Corporation. Most of the teachers hold Master's Degrees in education and have many hours of education past a Master's Degree. Several of teachers have been with Marquette for 20 yrs. Each teacher has a strong belief in the Marquette Park Community and an excellent relationship with the parents and students.
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