Our Lady of Perpetual Help has had many trials and tribulations from 2005 until this past year. In part, a huge merger between itself and 2 other schools. I have seen a lot since I started teaching there some time ago. We were slated to close last year. But with support, and the grace of God, we are
... Read more allowed to remain open. I pray that we build a strong support from our community and continue to gain their support for years to come. I work with a fine faculty, and the children are a blessing and a pleasure to work with. For those of you who read this, please do not judge us negatively. We do care about your children and want what is best for them. Please still believe in us, as we believe in your children. Thank you. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 09/03/09
I am giving our school a 4 at this time even though I believe it's a 5 star school. We are in transition because of a proposed closing of our school by the diocese which was then rescinded. A new principal, Mr. Tannacore will be our principal in the fall. Mr. Tannacore is an expeienced principal dedicated
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Posted by a teacher on 06/05/09
O.L.P.H. has given my child a great beginning. The first learning experiences are in keeping with what little children should be doing. Learning through songs, pictures, and creative experiences. My child made the transition from home to school in a way that was not scary and was ready for school
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Posted by a parent on 05/23/09
I was thrilled to hear that O.L.P.H. will remain open. My children have been fortunate to attend this school. The teachers have helped guide me in my sons' education and helped me when they struggled.
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Posted by a parent on 05/22/09
The Principal is a very loving and caring person. She comes out and greets the parents and they were her own family members. Some of the older grade teachers lack discipline. Some teachers are hyprocritical and when they fail a child they wear it as a badge of honor. The school lacks teachers that
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Posted by a parent on 03/23/09
I am a parent and an Alumi of OLPH. OLPH is a wonderful school. The review regarding the library is so untrue. They have a wonderful library and a great library teacher. Parents do not cover classes during lunch. Parents supervise the lunch period in the caferteria. If the parent that commented
... Read more on the supervision during lunch is not happy with it then maybe that parent should supervise. This past January OLPH was on the list of schools to be closed, the faculty, parents,alumi, and the community got together and made pledges and proposed to Bishop DiMarzio reasons to keep OLPH open and to continue to educate children for years to come. I am happy to announce that OLPH will continue to educate children for year to come. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/27/09
OLPH is a great school. It has a wonderful computer lab, library. gym and auditorium. The faculty is top rate. The education provided is top notch and the children are instilled with morals and values. It is a gem of a school.
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Posted by a parent on 01/29/09
i went to olph for ten years and left with a full scholarship to a private college prep highschool. im now a college bound senior who has been offered scholarships to several renowned colleges including fordham, binghampton, columbia and seton hall. i still have siblings who attend olph and they're doing
... Read more fine. olph provides one with a well rounded education, and those who choose to commit as i did do succeed. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/14/08
School does not have a library. They allow other students and parents to cover classes during lunch. No real supervision during lunch/recess. Not at all happy with the school.
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Posted by a parent on 01/02/08
i go to olph and i think it's ok. the disipline may need more improvement
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Brooklyn schools — Our Lady Perpetual Help School is located at 5902 6th Ave, Brooklyn NY 11220. 5902 6th Ave is in the Sunset Park neighborhood and 11220 ZIP code in Brooklyn, NY The school district for Our Lady Perpetual Help School is the Diocese Of Brooklyn Education Office. Our Lady Perpetual Help School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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