I am hoping and praying that the new principal will take SPN in a new direction after two years of horrible/ non-existent leadership. Most of the teachers are very dedicated and just need some support and a little bit of freedom to get things back on track. This school has gone through so many changes
... Read more in the past ten years, but could be great again, given the right person to take charge. Please allow the parents to be more involved, and try to bring back teachers like Mr. Broglia, who made SPN an amazing school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/20/09
I an alumnae and a parent whose 8 year old has attended this school since Pre-K. The teachers and education system is excellent. The only problem with the school is the principal. She speaks to the parents as though they are children. A new principal would make the school a lot better. I do not
... Read more feel she has the best interests of the children at heart when she runs the school. There have been prinicipals before her, who have shown great appreciation towards the parents and the children who attend SPN. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/14/09
I have a daughter in the SPN Pre K and i feel the the teachers are great! they are attentive, patient and are incredible educators. They teach those Pre k 3 and Pre k 4 children the fundamentals of will be a very long school career. In saying that i also think that the SPN teachers should receive
... Read more praise for putting up with a Principal who seems to have her own agenda and is not entirely concern with the teachers input. The principal made the fist few weeks of school (FY 08-09) very confusing changing rules and regulations on a daily basis. The principal might meet with the teachers often but does not seem to care or want to listen to there advice or concerns, although they are with the children 8-10 hours a day, 5 days a week. I believe that with new leadership this school will shine! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/12/09
I've been here for 6 years and I had been shocked all these years. Before, this school was excellent and controlled. Now, many issues are happening. We have dance class for gym. The auditorium needs the ceiling fixed. We need good heating and air conditioning. Most importantly, we need safety. Many problems
... Read more happened and the principal fixed these situations, but the parents were never informed on the problems. I have made invaluable friendships through the years. The teachers are amazingly caring and knowledgeable. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/02/08
I am sorry to say that this school once out shinned others,but the shine has gone away.I have had my child their since Kindergarden but this will be her last yaer at this school.The school needs a major wake-up call. We as parents do our part in putting up with lots of fundraisers,No Gym teacher in stead
... Read more a dance classs? ,No Music teacher, School Rules that do not become enforced.I say it's time to go.Starting this Sept.08 fall classes are going to be combined from two class rooms to one,due to major cutbacks at the schooI. I would recomend for parents who work hard to pay for your child education to look before sending your child to this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/16/08
I feel the teachers at this school are great, however staff coordination is non-existent, each person will tell you a different 'policy' according to how they prefer it, usually to get more money out of you. Also, as with other parents the fundraisers are endless. My son was sent home with a box of candy
... Read more and an envelope. There was no letter explaining why they were selling, or when it was due. I would look around before having your child attend this school, and if you live in the neighborhood of a 'decent' public school, consider it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/01/08
For the most part, I have been pleased with what SPN has to offer my children. It is a close-knit community with a strong Catholic tradition, and the majority of the teachers are very caring, dedicated and enthusiastic. There are a number of extracurricular activities available, although the communication
... Read more with the parents about these (including written schedules of practices and events) is not the greatest and could be improved. Unfortunately, we can't seem to hold on to a principal for more than two or three years (for various reasons), and we are still waiting to see what the new principal will bring to the school. I wish her the best! I also feel that there are a few teachers (2 or 3) who have been there too long and are possibly burned-out, as they seem to have no patience for any of the students and confuse even the best students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/07
I'm sorry to see a progressive and child centered principal leave. Hopefully St. Philip's will remain on track both spiritually and academically. St. Philip's has a wonderful Pre-K program which provides the students with a supportive and age appropriate curriculum. The children learn through play and
... Read more the curriculum is tailored to meet each individual child's needs. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/30/07
I rate this school a 2 due to its poor use of discipline, inadequate supervision and a failure of the principal to take proper measurements to correct these problems. Maybe it will get better with a new principal but I won't hold my breath.
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Posted by a parent on 07/27/07
Like one of my closest friends just said, S.P.N is improving. I went to S.P.N for 9 years. The teachers are GREAT. They are always there for you and help you with anything you need. The staff does their best to contribute to the school also. The 8th grade graduating class had a 'Run Your School Day'
... Read more when 8th grade students took the role of faculty and staff for the day. It was amazing to see what really happens behind the scenes at S.P.N. It was a lot of work!As I come to my conclusion, I would just like to say that S.P.N is a great school and I will always remember and cherish my 9 years there. Read less
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Bronx schools — St Philip Neri School is located at 3031 Grand Concourse, Bronx NY 10468. 3031 Grand Concourse is in the Jeromes Park neighborhood and 10468 ZIP code in Bronx, NY The school district for St Philip Neri School is the Archdiocese Of New York Education Off. St Philip Neri School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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