I disagree with the parent who claims that most City Island families are afraid of the diversity that SMSS brings to its school. Most parents on City Island have chosen the public school because their taxes pay for a free public school education which happens to be highly rated. Why would most parents
... Read more choose a private school with tuition when they can get the same (or better) education for free? As for tuition - parents will have plenty of opportunities to pay for schooling when the kids go to college! Read less
Posted by a other on 09/24/09
this school is a nice school and teaches you displineb
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Posted by a student on 09/02/09
I just joined this school in September of '08 and I love it. The teachers are wonderful and so is everything else
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Posted by a student on 12/28/08
I am a student of this school. I love this school. Its a small school, the kids and teachers are great and are fun to be around. I am entering the 8th grade this year. Since coming to this school since the 3rd grade i've change alot and had a fun lreaning expereince. I am going to miss this school.
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Posted by a student on 08/30/08
I go to the this school it's small butI love love the school.The teachers are nice and give as much homework as children need.
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Posted by a student on 06/13/08
PROs: We ve found St. Mary, Star of the Sea School to be a small, academically rigorous school with attentive and caring staff as well as a respectful, motivated, and diverse student body. A welcomed mix of black and Hispanic children from Co-op City and white children from City Island come together
... Read more to learn and play at this close-knit school. By reputation, St. Mary s has considerably fewer discipline and noise issues than the nearby public school (P.S. 175) does. CONs: The school schedule conflicts with some parents tight work schedules. (St. Mary s closes at 11:30 in the morning on the first Friday of every month, with no aftercare available. Also, the Easter recess is two full weeks, not one week as at many other parochial schools.) Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/25/08
I love this school. Walking down the halls is wallking down the halls of home. I came from the cold harsh open noise public school and it was awesome feel safe! check this school out its one of a kind!
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Posted by a student on 01/09/08
I am a Coop City resident for 8 years and my daughter attends St. Mary's in the second grade. The academics so far is what I expected being a graduate of Catholic School. The curriculum is well rounded, with a good amount of homework daily to reinforce the lesson. The staff is very caring, and because
... Read more the school is small the students are being taught in a home like atmosphere. The school does seem to be lacking diversity, however I do see some City Island residents bringing thier children to the school. Overall, I think it's a worthwhile investment in my child's future! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/06/07
I am a former student of the school( 2nd-8th grade) and I must say it was a great experience. It's a very family like school environment. The only negative thing about this school is the lack extracurricular activities while I attend,but I heard about a new after school program they have added an more!!
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Posted by a former student on 06/20/07
I am a resident on City Island and most children are bused in. This is the best school I could have pick for my daughter.When she started here I was told she needed tutoring in a lot of subjects from the previous school she attended now she is a shining star. The teachers are great and will work with
... Read more you. I wish more family's on City Island would bring there children to SMSS this way my daughter would have more friends closer to home. For those parents who are afraid of the diversity of the school they have nothing to fear because the children are taught to respect others from the day they enter the front door.I could not be more pleased. The teachers and principal really make this school the star of City Island. Read less
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Bronx schools — St Mary Star Of The Sea School is located at 580 Minnieford Ave, Bronx NY 10464. 580 Minnieford Ave is in the City Island neighborhood and 10464 ZIP code in Bronx, NY The school district for St Mary Star Of The Sea School is the Archdiocese Of New York Education Off. St Mary Star Of The Sea School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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