Temple Beth Am Day School

Despite the impressive facade of the new building and campus, concerns linger behind closed doors at Beth Am School. The administration's focus appears to prioritize their social media image and classroom capacity over the quality of education provided. Drawing from personal experience as a parent with children in both public elementary schools and Beth Am, it is evident that the former offers a more robust educational foundation and superior preparation for middle school. Excessive emphasis on extracurricular activities detracts from valuable classroom learning time, all for that great instagram post. Witnessing firsthand the disrespectful conduct of Ms. Anderson, the school's head, towards students and staff indicates a concerning leadership approach. You can see reviews from a school she ran in NYC were very similar. Access to her attention seems reserved for those capable of writing substantial financial contributions. There are some dedicated teachers at Beth Am, but such talent is not unique to this institution. The sustainability of such valuable faculty within this administration remains uncertain. Safety is definitely a plus for Beth Am, but I felt pretty safe in public school as well. Would have been nice to have Spanish as a language option. This education is definitely not worth the money.

When we enrolled at Beth Am, we were filled with hope because of all the positive things we had heard. After three years, however, I feel like I've let my children down by keeping them there for so long. While there are a select few teachers who are AMAZING, many others fail to meet the standard expected of a teacher. This school seems to cater to one type of student – those who don't require any extra support and are considered mainstream. If your child needs additional assistance, don't expect them to receive it here. The administration's email responses are often vague, and they frequently neglect to address your questions or concerns. They don't seem to value the insights parents can offer about their children or take into account what's best for the child as an individual. If possible, I would recommend avoiding this school and exploring other options in the area.

The new head of school, Nora Anderson, decimated her previous school, racked up a record number of formal complaints, and is seemingly exiled from working anywhere in the tri-state area. The school needs to end their association with her before she does serious damage.

Dr Starr was an excellent head of the school. Unfortunately she is retired.

My daughter was in Junior Nursery when she was 2 years old. On an occasion, I shoed up at the school to pick her up and she was not in the classroom. The teachers had left her unattended in the playground for what they claimed "a few minutes". The student to teacher ration in the classroom was 10 kids to 2 teachers. Needless to say I took my daughter out of the school and reported them to DCF.