This review is for St. Charles Borromeo School, not the church. I mean, who reviews churches?
I grew up across the street from St. Charles and I've watched the school grow and change. In fact, the selling of our house TO St. Charles actually helped them grow, in a way. They used the space where I lived for 24 years to build a much needed parking lot. While I miss seeing my old house, I get to park where my house once stood and walk through what was once my back yard. The house on Alber behind where mine used to be on Wilber still stands as does the oak tree that was planted when I was a young kid. I can see just how much that oak tree has grown and it reminds me of how much life changes, for better or worse.
I did not attend St. Charles. Instead, I went to Renwood. But I'm happy that I am able to send my kids to St. Charles because I believe it is the or one of the best elementary schools in Parma. The principal, teachers, and other staff are excellent. If only the catholic high schools had similar tuition rates!
The annual St. Charles Carnival has been part of my life as long as I can remember. I live just three streets away now and I visit St. Charles more than ever due to my children's involvement with the school.
The CYO sports teams and coaches are excellent. I didn't realize I could have played for St. Charles CYO when I was a kid even though I didn't go to St. Charles. Instead, I waited for 7th grade, which is when Parma City Schools allow students to participate in sports. St. Charles starts track in first grade and many other sports in third grade. If only we'd known, I definitely would have played for the school directly across the street. read more