We just completed our first year at A Fantis. Overall, I'm very pleased by the educational standards, curriculum, staff, equipment and facilities. I believe this school is a great value compared to other local private schools and I'm amazed by the low tuition they charge. I m surprised by the negative
... Read more comments about the principal - I have always found her to be committed, intelligent and sincere. She knows each student by name and makes the school feel more like a family. The staff and students exhibit a lot of pride, which also speaks volumes. There is no denying the Christian element of the school, but I have not found it overbearing. We are looking forward to another year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/23/09
In response to previous comments about the school being Catholic. Of course the school is a parochial school and has the prerogative to include as much religious education as it wants. The real issue is the principal's dishonesty about the amount of religious education. When I was on a tour of the school,
... Read more I asked specifically what the religious curriculum was like, given that I am neither Greek nor Catholic myself. Her answer was that the little ones (my son is in pre-K) are too young for religion & that 'the father' comes in and talks to them about being good. That was a flat out lie. The children go to church once/month, learn about the religious holidays as part of their regular education, etc. My complaint, therefore, is that the principal actually does hide the level of education in order to boost enrollment. Agree with previous statements about her unprofessionalism. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/31/08
My children have been going to this school for 2 years now and we have a very positive experience. My children have excelled tremendously and love going to school each morning. The school is new to 'outsiders' but is helping the non Greek children adapt with ease. My daughter is loving the language
... Read more and is proud to be learning it. Dr. Faurok is a warm, kind and considerate principal who is very involved. She is always available to us when we have any questions about the school or our children. The small classrooms are a huge bonus. And there is now a rooftop play area! I believe that A. Fantis is paying attention to the needs of our children and is trying to evolve with the school as it is with the students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/22/08
In general we are happy with the school - small class sizes, nice families, academics. We are taking it year by year. The new principal is totally unprofessional, very difficult. Communication between parents and school is spotty. Serious concerns about some of the teachers background and experience
... Read more (minimal experience, lots of yelling). There do seem to be some positive changes (roof top playground) but you either have to be prepared to battle some or just drop your kid off. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/30/08
A fantis has a long history of being a great small school. However the new principal is unprofessional and its all about the money. Whatever parent is willing to dump the years tuition upfront gets their child in. On the positive note, small class size, excellent curriculum and wonderful Greek Orthodox
... Read more cultural envo. As for the previous review abt 'catholic'? This is a Greek Orthodox school! And they dont hide it so why enroll your child if you dont agree? Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/21/08
My daughter is in Pre-K so we have only 4 months of experience here, but I find the school to be warm, the principal Dr. Farkouh totally accessible and involved, the teachers caring. The class sizes are small compared to public schools and that's great; there's a big indoor gym, but no outdoor space
... Read more (although they're trying to convert the roof). It is very Greek, and very Catholic, which is my only concern so far as I am neither. Also, sometimes the teachers revert to conventional discipline (like yelling!) but my daughter, a very sensitive kid, is happy here. Read less
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Brooklyn schools — A Fantis Parochial School is located at 195 State St, Brooklyn NY 11201. 195 State St is in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood and 11201 ZIP code in Brooklyn, NY A Fantis Parochial School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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