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I am a former student, having graduated in 2004. I loved this place, what with Mr. Jones and the same crowd for 9 years. While there, I wasn't all that social but that hardly mattered as the caliber of the students led to a student body of intelligent, thoughtful kids who were accepting of all. I am returning for my second year of college in a few weeks and would like to say that I have never and shall never review my high school, Mater Dei HS. That is not because it is not good. It is because what I learned and took away from Carden is that much better. There is a reason that I returned there today to pick-up a sweatshirt: I have so many great memories. Note: Academics are solid, but math and science need a bit more to them. Nevertheless, they're still good.
Carden Hall is a really great school. It's great that you stay with the same group of people for all 10 years; you really get to know eachother and bond. the uniforms are nice to have because in the early moring rush of getting ready, you know what you're going to wear, so you just put it on! Another reason I love my school is because we aren't given homework until 4th grade which is really nice.
We have both of our children at this school. One is in 2nd grade, the other in JP (Kindergarten). Both enjoy the school. Academically, the school is very good, especially in language, art et al. Science and math is a little bit of a weak point in the early grades, but we are told it gets more demanding in higher grades. The BIG plus of this school is the focus on manners, morals and ethics. Overall, most of the older students I have met are well rounded and a joy to communicate with. Overall a GREAT school.
Carden Hall lays a stronge foundation but the classes are too small, the uniform and all around rules are WAY to strict! We are kids not military school aplicants! And the principal, Mr. Jones, needs to retire! I swear, this school doesn't think we are in the 21st century! If your planning on putting your kid there, think again.
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