Solomon Schechter Day School
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4 reviews
Grades
PK-8
PK-8
Type
Private
Private
275 McKinley Ave
New Milford, NJ 07646
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 262-9898
Community Reviews
Read what parents are saying about Solomon Schechter Day SchoolSSDS is a fantastic school and both of my daughters (2nd grade and Kindergarten) are very happy there. The school prides itself on academic excellence and their innovative approach to education via enquiry based learning brings the best out of my two, very different, daughters. The teachers are superb, fully invested in the school and care for each and every child. There is a very strong parent body there also which has helped us integrate into the school community. I look forward to sending my youngest child there next year also.
Posted by a parent on 6/7/2016It is a school that markets very well but does not perform well at all. You get "handled" when you get to school, which makes you feel great, but when you see the lack of results you get a shock. If you want to make sure your kid learns math and writing, do not come here. Teachers are, with notable exceptions, lazy and not very good at teaching. There are no teacher evaluations by students or parents and my impression is that most teachers do not take their responsibilities very seriously. Many teachers are experts, however, in "handling" or blaming the parents. One teacher in particular has a form letter that blames the parent! There is very little communication by the teachers to the parents (with a few exceptions). Parents have not input at all. The only parent organization I know of is one that assists in fund raising and food serving. The tuition is very high - 20-25k depending upon the grade. A large tuition increase occurred a few years ago with parents having no input whatever. Since then the tuition increases have been minimal.
Posted by a parent on 12/10/2013Schechter is the best! The teachers and administration care about each student and really understand what motivates each child to learn. The innovative dual curriculum challenges and prepares the kids and the graduates excel in high school and beyond. Best of all, the kids care about eachother and the world around them. It really is a special school.
Posted by a parent on 5/21/2012Solomon Schechter Day School is an amazing school. It is a great dual-curricullum program. If you want your children in a warm and loving environment, this is a place for them. The academics are great, a lot of the students go on to competative private/public high schools. The school is small, so you get to know the students and parents very well.
Posted by a parent on 3/17/2011Nearby Schools
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N/AGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageStay Far Far Away from this school. There is major favoritism that goes on here. The kids who are doing better academically are treated differently, and their mishaps are overlooked by the teachers and the administration. The families that contribute to the school receive special treatment. The administration is approachable but does not do enough to address the issues that are brought to them. This was also the case with the previous administration. No, Saint Joseph School is not one big happy family, so do not believe the previous reviews. Instead, listen to what the parents are saying amongst themselves about the teachers and the administration. Most think that some upper school faculty along with the administration is in need of a change. This is the reason why a lot of the kids do not come back after fifth grade. Families leaving and the drop in enrollment speaks volumes. Some teachers do not care much about the children, they only want things done their way and run to the administration to get their way. Demerits and detentions are continuously used to intimidate the kids and they are handed out very often.Parent Review7mo ago - Hovnanian School
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N/AGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageHave two children at the school and we are very happy with their performance. Their Armenian and French language abilities astound us! We are not thrilled with Common Core, math especially but not much can be done with that. All their teachers are very caring and supportive, reaching out to parents and making students feel secure and supported. Unsure why another reviewer said there were bullying issues, neither of my children complain beyond what is normal for their age. Both later explain that differences were sorted out and now they are friends with those that they felt slighted by. If you have children at this school and your children complain about bullying, remember as a parent what it was like when you were growing up, especially if you went to a public school. Support your children, teach them social skills, open their eyes to how the world works, push your children to be more creative in how they deal with classmates. If your children complain about bullying at this school, unfortunately the next school will most probably be exponentially worse for them. This is the gentlest school they will ever attend.In regards to leadership point, the principals have changed but the gentle nature of the school has been in place under both principals. Lack of leadership? Did not see that with either principal, both were driven to getting the best out of the school with the budgets they have. If there was more money, more could be done but I do not see my children suffering going to Hovnanian. Is it a panacea, no. Do I think the school board places too much time, money and effort into accreditations, yes. Fundraising at the school could be run better. All in all, the school is safe and well run academically. (Unaware that the school has resources to handle special education students-wish they could-that is why we gave a middling grade.)Parent Review1y ago - The Kids International Weekend School
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New Milford schools - Solomon Schechter Day School is located at 275 McKinley Ave, New Milford NJ 07646. Solomon Schechter Day School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK-8.
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