I tried out the transition program about a year ago for my then 3.5 year old son. I'm so sorry to say, only because the staff was as nice as possible, the school is very clean, but the level of learning for the little ones was bad. The transition pre-k class had 25 kids, I've looked around at other catholic
... Read more schools, and the maximum is only 18 children per room. The first day I took my son to the classes I was so happy because he was able to start something prior to official pre-k at age 4. I could tell right away, the teacher was stressed with so many kids. There were 2 classes for age 3 and 4, both jam packed. My son did not do well. The new principal was great and very concerned my son was out sick the first week we started. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/07/09
I am a parent of several children in this wonderful school. My children are extremely happy and this gives me a peace of mind. My children are doing very well in this school with the attention they receive during school and even afterschool in all the extra activities offered this school is an excellent
... Read more choice for a catholic, family oriented and nurturing education. The Principal, Mrs. Ricciardi is a competent administrator always available to the parents and students in the sschool. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/16/08
This school has been falling ever since the new pricipal ,Mrs.Ricciardi, came. I have a daughter in the 6th and 2nd grade and they learn nothing!Math standards are so low.If you want a school that teaches good and has good disipline St. Sylvester's shouldn't be your choice.
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Posted by a parent on 04/19/08
St. Sylvester school is an outstanding school. It is always focused on the well-being of every child socially, academically and spiritually. It offers plenty of extra-curricular activities that help to create the well-rounded children society needs today. I am very proud to have my child in this environment
... Read more that is family oriented and safe in the world today. Mrs. Ricciardi and the teachers go above and beyond their roles to do the best for the students and their families. This community is very fortunate to have such a great school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/26/08
I am A former graduate of St.Sylvester School, the quality of the teacher and the respect students have for each other is remarkable. As time has passed and i Have gone to see how the school has progressed and I am pleased to say that I am extremly proud that we students have not forgotten our innerselves
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Posted by a other on 10/22/07
I recommend St. Sylvester School with great pride and dignity. The faculty and staff do an excellent job in instilling a good education for the students. They are dedicated and go that extra mile in order for the children to succeed and for St. Sylvester School to keep their doors open. Mrs. Ricciardi
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Posted by a former student on 06/28/07
I am very disappointed with the academic standard of the school. Both the moral standards and the teaching have dropped dramatically since the new principal came. I think Ms Padin was a God sent. She maintained the teaching standards and the strick rules and principles of the school. The school is
... Read more becoming worse daily. There are more hot-dog sales and fundraising, school dance, and pajama party than teaching. The math teaching are way below standard. xI think if you decide to give your kids a better education and using your well earned money, please don't think of St Sylvester. I do think all concern parents should inform the proper authority about this circus for school. Lastly, you can never win don't matter what you say there is always an excuse but no sort of improvement. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/08/07
The school's academic standards and moral atmosphere have both dropped dramatically since the new principal began two years ago. It is no longer a place of God or a place of learning; it's a fundraising, hot dog-selling circus masquerading as a school. The teachers are quite good, but they are overextended
... Read more and not treated with respect by the principal. Phone calls are not returned, messages are not sent home regularly or in a timely manner. Children are spoken to inappropriately and without respect - again by the principal, not the teachers. If you're interested in a school for your children that pulls kids out of Math class so they can buy snacks, St. Sylvester is the place for you. If you want faith and learning first, it is no longer the school of choice. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/27/06
I have a pre-k child in St. Sylvester's. I am very disapointed with this school. Whenever my child's teacher is absent, there is a parent who comes in to oversee the classroom for the day. Parents like myself have no clue who is this other parent, are they a certified teacher's assistant and why was
... Read more I not told that my child would be babysat by another parent for the day. In addition, I feel that there are too many days off and 1/2 days given by the school. I also feel that the organization level of the school is very poor. Their assemblies and such are very poorly organized. I've written various letters to the school and my child's teacher and have yet to recieve responses. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/31/06
I went to this school when I was a child. Now I have my son enrolled as well. It was a great school, but now that a new principal has come into our family, it has become an excellent school. Ms. Ricciardi has made such a wonderful difference to our community. People should know more about St. Sylvester's
... Read more School. I am proud that my son is gaining the best education with the best teachers. I recommend this school to anyone who is interested in giving their children an education with discipline and respect. Read less
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Brooklyn schools — St Sylvester School is located at 396 Grant Ave, Brooklyn NY 11208. 396 Grant Ave is in the Cypress Hills neighborhood and 11208 ZIP code in Brooklyn, NY The school district for St Sylvester School is the Diocese Of Brooklyn Education Office. St Sylvester School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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