So far my child is learning alphabet and writing which she learned two years ago at Treasure Island. They are extremely strict and have an'edge'. I will be happy to get her out next year. There is nothing advanced about this school unless your comparing it to public school or have no frame of reference.
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Posted by a parent on 09/26/09
There is something for everyone at St. Bernadette School. Morning help, afterschool help, extra curricular activities, clubs, and many student council events are just a few of the perks at SBS. Kids get an exceptional foundation. Students themselves will tell you they are the best prepared as they
... Read more enter their freshman year of high school. Teachers have good managemant skills so every kid is able to pay attention and get the most from every class period. This September the school revieved the NCLB Blue Ribbon Award for excellence. NO OTHER SCHOOL in Brooklyn can claim this honor. There is no other school for our family. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/26/09
My sons in there Pre-K program and he loves it. This is a great school
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Posted by a parent on 02/26/09
This is my second year in St. Bernadette, my oldest now in the middle school years. Being from another school we have had a taste of what is out there. Let me say that here at St. Bernadette I find all that I ever hoped for and more. Academically it is unmatched, I did not need a Blue Ribbon Award
... Read more to tell me that. There is more here, there is a real sense of commitment and dedication among the staff. The kids enjoy going to school and doing their homework, they do not look at it as work or as a duty , they enjoy doing it. I can see they are really learning and not just for the exams, but they are retaining it, it is knowledge leading them to wisdom and shaping them for their future. I am grateful for St. Bernadette School, and grateful for Sister Joan. May God bless this school and Sister Joan and her dedicated staff and thank you God for helping me to find St. Bernadette School, you know I prayed! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/17/08
I cant say enough how happy I am with this school.I have three children in this school and all three are doing fantastic!The school curriculum is outstanding the teachers are outstanding and sister joan does a fantastic job running this school. I just feel like I belong to one giant (happy) family, all
... Read more the parents are very involved with every aspect of this school and their childrens education! There just isnt a better school than this in New York City! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/28/05
I chose to put my son in St. Bernadette School in the sixth grade. I was very unhappy with the Catholic school he had been attending since kindergarten. I was very impressed with the overall interest the Principle and teachers took in all of the students. We couldn't help but feel welcome from day
... Read more one. Their curriculum is outstanding, and I feel my son excelled in every subject due to the interest that the teachers took in him and all the students. I would give this school nothing but an A+. My son has now graduated but I am very excited that his sister now starting kindergarten will have a full 10 years with this very outstanding school. Read less
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Brooklyn schools — St Bernadette School is located at 1313 83rd St, Brooklyn NY 11228. 1313 83rd St is in the Bensonhurst neighborhood and 11228 ZIP code in Brooklyn, NY The school district for St Bernadette School is the Diocese Of Brooklyn Education Office. St Bernadette School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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