My daughter is going to be a Senior this year and is on the Student Council, and I would have to say that Preston is one of the best high-schools around. The faculty and staff never stop encouraging our daughters to get involved and stay active. I would recommend Preston to any parent who wants their
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Posted by a parent on 08/22/09
I am a recent alum of Preston High School, now attending an Ivy League university. Preston did wonders for me. I found the small, discussion-based classroom environment very nurturing academically, and my public speaking and professional skills were finely honed. What's so wonderful about Preston is
... Read more that it enriches the whole student: a student who discovers faith as she discovers math and literature and science, a student who learns the facts AND how to present them in a clear, confident manner. All of the opportunity students dream of is available at Preston -- enjoy it!! Read less
Posted by a student on 07/21/09
i'm a student currently attending, and i think this school is great academically. socially, it can be harsh. some people cannot handle 'different' in the school and it's hard for some people to make friends. they are quick to judge. also, i think the guidance counselors spend more time on the people
... Read more with little or exagerrated problems than on the people with the real problems, like the depressed ones. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/14/08
My daughter is finishing her freshman year at Preston High School. Great school for girls. The girls are super friendly, very smart, athletic, and the school has a great school spirit. Lots of home work, lots of clubs, lots of activities. The teachers and prinicipal are caring. They make sure that
... Read more every girl is on the right track. My daughter whistles all the way to school everyday. I am sure she is in the right school for her. She is very happy and that makes me very happy too. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/09/08
I am a current student at Preston and I feel that Preston is a great school and is filled with opportunities. At Preston, not only is the academics important but they value building your own character and developing skills that are required to have a leadership role. There are many extra-curricular activities
... Read more going on, such as heritage clubs, art club, yearbook, newspaper, & many more! Preston has three levels of courses: Regents,Honors, as well as AP. Teachers are always available after school or during study periods if you are in need of help or just would like to review something. Although at times the homework may seem like a lot, you have two days to complete it and it is very beneficial and gives you a better understanding of the lesson. Also, there is a lot of parent-teacher communication, as well as unity throughout the students in PHS. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/18/07
this school is not as great as i thought it would be. i am very disappointed because to my surprise there is no air condition and it is very hard to grasp what you are learning because all of the teachers move very fast. many of the girls first starting this school wish they would have chose another
... Read more school because they do not enjoy the amount of work they have to do on the summer vacation when they compare it to their friends about to attend other schools. i believe it could be better!!!! Read less
Posted by a other on 10/07/07
this school is great in academics. It is sophisticated and one of the top schools in the bronx
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Posted by a parent on 09/21/07
This is a small, catholic all gir school with beautiful grounds. I would recommend it better than any public school here.
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Posted by a former student on 11/01/05
Students are taught to respect themselves as well as others in a Christian, womenly manner. Integrity,leadership and good morals are key factors and are taken very seriously. Class sizes are generally small and adequate. The faculty is qualified, making sure to help every girl who comes to them for
... Read more help, and all have efficient degrees. However, the distinguish between Honors and Regents classes is unnecessary. Some girls in Regents classes deserve to be promoted and are not given the chance to challenge themselves in a Honors class. Most transfer students who come from generally exceptonal high schools and have an overall A average are given that opportunity from the start. However, those who come from high schools that ar not considered as challenging in Preston's eye and have an overall A average are not given the same opportunity. Exclusive electives are only offered to those who are 'smart' enough to be admitted, instead of those who have a true passion for the subject. With that passion and natural inner-drive, it is almost inevitable that the student will push themselves as hard as possible to maintain a decent grade in the class. Therefore, because of how their curriculum is set up, Preston girls tend to focus on grades, averages, and rankings, instead of a sincere love and curiousity for each subject, knowing that along with their unquenchable thirst comes zeal, and with zeal, good grades. In addition, not enough is done about short skirts. The skirt length can be at times ridiculous, and in some cases offensive. Read less
Posted by a other on 09/09/03
As a parent of a daughter attending Preston, I must say that I thought the school would provide better leadership,a higher degree of professionalism, and better education. My daughter had a difficult time during her first semester at Preston and on her first evaluation (progress report) six teachers
... Read more all had something negative to say instead of something positive to motivate and encourage my daughter. I spoke to the teachers on my own hoping that it would shed some light on how to motivate and encourage new students. For the tuition charged (which I believe is totally outrageous) plus charging each year for books (approximately $300), I should not have to explain to teachers how to motivate and encourage their students. I kept my daughter in Presenton because neighborhood schools were not good and Preston used this to their advantage by raising their tuition each and every year. Read less
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Bronx schools — Preston High School is located at 2780 Schurz Ave, Bronx NY 10465. 2780 Schurz Ave is in the Throgs Neck - Edgewater Park neighborhood and 10465 ZIP code in Bronx, NY The school district for Preston High School is the Archdiocese Of New York Education Off. Preston High School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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