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After a couple of years at the school it is like anything else, some great benefits and some concerns. It is a pretty tightly run ship which can be beneficial in some ways, but unfortuntaley input from the teachers is discouraged and many of the great ones leave. It seems that the 'old-school' catholic way flourishes a bit here. The authoritarian style leadership where the principal frequently makes staff, children and even parents feel dictated to could be softened. In the same regard, we have been happy with the curriculum and feel that our children are protected and learning in a safe environment. Hopefully the principal will learn not to speak to parents like children and allow more input from her amazing teaching staff. Or she will retire. Should have kept the asst principal who helped soften her style and promoted enrichment for advanced students.
Principal is authoritarian. It's her way or the highway. No services for kids needing extra help. No services for advanced students. Completely aimed at the average student. Average class size is 32 students per class with one teacher. Safety issues abound because of extremely large class sizes teachers have a hard time keeping track of students. Very little parent involvement because of principal's need for total control. Many excellent teachers have left here out of frustration. We pulled both of our kids out of this school and are much happier. Don't consider this school unless you have an average child and don't expect any individual attention.
From what I see only parents are writing reviews & people aren't getting a students point of view. Well, when I went to CTT I did recieve great education but, I felt as though I was sheltered from the world and my actions were being dictated. Or some children were being penalized for something that ever other child was doing also. If you want your child to have a great education, but be 'brained wahsed' (as some people say) then send your child to CTT.I was yelled at for the smallest things & even if i didn't do anything i was still penalized. From what I hear, the rules have just increased, & they are 'ridiculous'. When I graduated from CTT I said to my parents that I would only miss some people, definitly not the place.
Our first year at CTT and we are thrilled. I am surprised anyone would be disappointed with a school that provides a safe haven for faith-based education with an administration and staff that are intelligent, caring and focused. I appreciate the structure provided by an active principal that encourages respect for rules and sacraments. Children and parents are respected and this fairly young school continues to actively develop additional programs for athletic and academic stimulation. My husband and I love the PowerSchool features and the communication through emails, newsletters & message center. The teaching staff stimulates the children in creative, challenging and thoughtful ways. My kids previously attended another catholic school in the Wilmington Diocese and both are very happy with CTT. Neither feel repressed or have expressed any issues with the school being too restrictive. CTT excels at the goals of a faith-based private school. Highly recommended.
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