I am extremely happy with this school. i transferred my child from public school last year because he has having difficulty with reading. he has flourished in this school. i spoke to the princpal upon registering him and she was very receptive to my concerns. she is a wonderful woman that is always
... Read more available to talk to you about your children. i am very happy i made the choice to enroll my child. i highly recomend this school to any parent. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/15/09
Catholic Identity is one of the strengths of Ss. Jospeh and Dominic Academy. Faith Formation takes first priorty at the school. Religion is the first subject of the day. There is opening prayer every morning. The students assemble everyday at lunch to pray the Angelus. Father Timothy takes the students
... Read more on Retreats. The students visit the sponsoring parishes and Father Timothy also provides additional sacrament preparation for the students. The school also has a values infused curriculum. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/23/09
The teachers of Ss. Joseph and Dominic Academy are very dedicated, kind and understanding individuals. They all follow the New York State & Dioceses Curriculum. They prepare weekly unit plans that reflect their grade specific curriculum map and most importantly the needs of the children. They stay
... Read more after school and help their struggling learners. The teachers and Principal of the Academy are God's gift to our community. I thank the principal for seeking consistency and lesson modifications that address each child. I teach at a public school but my child continue to attend Ss. Joseph and Dominic Academy because my family believe in the teachers, the Principal and Father Timothy. They force our children to let their light shine Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/23/09
i am a student a ssjda and i believe it is the best school in america tuitions ow for a catholic school the teachers and principal is alway there to talk to. it is a small catholic school with small classes so each child usually gets the individual needs.there is always some type of show or school dance
... Read more or something creative heald at the school. i believe this school has a very nice family enviornment. i strongly insist that if you have the chance to send your child to ssjda do so because i aasure you it will not be a mistake. Read less
Posted by a student on 06/22/09
I am a student of Ss. Joseph and Dominic Academy and I think it is the best school. This principal seem difficult but two weeks ago I found out that she is kind and believe in every students. I am going into 8th grade and she asked me what were my plans for highschool and where I would like to go to
... Read more school. My mom did not ask me that yet and I was so happy to discuss my educational goals with her. I think that because she has her own children her views of every student is always positive. Read less
Posted by a student on 06/21/09
Two years ago the Academy got a new principal. It was announced by my church pastor that she is the first lay and african american female principal in Williamsburg. All the churches that sponsor the Academy supported her appointment and expressed that in the opening school mass. Most parents welcome
... Read more her while a few did not give her a chance because of the color of her skins. In our school news letter is was stated that the Academy had the highest New York State and standardized test results this year. Catholic schools are going through difficult times, so we stand behind our principal with wish her only the best. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/21/09
This school had great potential but we were very disapointed. Our child was not challenged and the school is going down hill fast, I beleive a public school will be better.
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Posted by a parent on 06/20/09
My daugther has been in ssjda for about 6 years straight and the school has helped her alot and she has help them . Which is a good thing but what I have a problem with is that why not improve the classroom and better desk and instead of shelf to put there books what about cubby or desk that can
... Read more hold their stuff...Another thing is that why not have each student do a problem on the board or let them teach the students and the teachers correct them.Only thing I got to say made a survey before you go to this school Read less
Posted by a other on 06/08/09
My child has been attending this school for over 5 years and i am so disgusted with the direction that this school is headed in. I cannot wait for this school year to end to be able to say good riddance. The school has taken on a public school quality and does not have much to do with religion which
... Read more is horrible considering that it is a 'Catholic' school. Certain staff members need to have their credentials questioned. If planning to send your child to this school, you may want to stop a few of the parents randomly and get honest opinions directly from us. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/31/08
My child has beeen here since Pre-k and unfortunately I will be transferring my child to another school. We have a new Principal who likes to make her own rules. My child has had 5 teachers all before January and for a Catholic school they did not receive religion books till January! The principal does
... Read more not know how to keep organization. The children are all over the place. If I wanted this I could put my child in a NYC public school. There are too many negatives things to say about the what the New Principal has done to our school. We need a new Principal or our old Principal back....Sr. Karen! Read less
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Brooklyn schools — St Joseph And Dominic Academy is located at 140 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn NY 11206. 140 Montrose Ave is in the Williamsburg neighborhood and 11206 ZIP code in Brooklyn, NY The school district for St Joseph And Dominic Academy is the Diocese Of Brooklyn Education Office. St Joseph And Dominic Academy is a Catholic school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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