My child just graduated SSCM with academic honors and is attending Chaminade HS in Mineola. He also received academic incentitve scholarships to attend the competing Catholic HS's in the area, as did a number of his classmates. My second child will be attending Catholic HS in the future and is doing
... Read more well academically. I credit SSCM for preparing my children for high school. Our principal is wonderful who has implemented structure and discipline, rules and regulations. Unfortunately blogs like this are a haven for the disgruntled. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
I have children who graduated and one left in the school. It is expensive, that is true, but it has been worth every penny and all the sacrifice. My older children were well prepared for catholic high school and had no problem transitioning to the academic environment of the catholic high schools.
... Read more They are in Honors classes and have seen multiple semesters on Honor Roll. As someone who did not attend catholic elementary school, I wanted my children to grow up in environment where they would be exposed to the catholic traditions I did not experience. SSCM accomplished that while giving them a good education. This year, we have a new principal (a nun) who I feel is 100% committed to our school, our children and their education. Some people may not like the new rules, but discipline is back! Fundraising (not $1000??) helps keep tuition down and is crucial. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
I wouldn't send my children here. It is a huge waste of money --- very expensive tuition, $1000 in 'mandatory donations', uniforms that constantly change, etc. For all the money you spend, you would think your child would get a stellar education, right? Wrong. Uncertified teachers, teachers who send
... Read more home letters rife with spelling and grammatical errors, no extra help when a child needs it, absolutely no discpline. If you think this is a Catholic school like in 'the old days', you're wrong. This school is a joke. You would do much better putting your child in a public school and saving your money toward their college education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/12/09
unfortunatly if i didn't have one year left i would pull my son out. I wish i would have never enrolled him in nursery ... now hes heading into 8th. the school went down hill. the teachers are insulting, rude degrading etc. Shame on you SS Cyril staff
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Posted by a parent on 06/29/09
Three out of 5 stars is not an overwhelming endorsement for SSM and sad to say, but I too would give it the same grade. For those of us who went to 'catholic' school back in the day, it isn't like that any longer. Yes there is structure and some discipline (sometimes badly administered), some teachers
... Read more go the 'extra' mile, some should consider retiring. It is VERY expensive and 'mandatory' fundraisers increase yearly. They love to change the uniforms every few years...more expense. Enrollment is down, instead of two classes per grade, down to one. Adaquet and expensive. Sad to say, but true, in our experience. 2 graduates, one still there. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/03/09
This school has a very close knit community feel to it. The faculty & staff all truly care about each child as an individual. I had two children who grew spiritually from SSCM. That being said, I did pull both of my children out of SSCM. I found that with enrollment levels down, a few bad seeds
... Read more can ruin a classroom. My son's teacher was so busy working with the 'problem' children that they neglected the more quiet children. It was sad to see my son's esteem be crushed by a teacher who never had any time or attention to give him. Had their been another class to transfer him to, both my children would still be students there. Or if the school had a stricter policy for removing trouble children from a classroom. I refuse to pay money to have my children be emotionally crushed. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/12/08
I think that this school is a wonderful learning enviroment.
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Posted by a parent on 11/19/07
I am currently a student at this school, and i love it so much. I am in the recently added student council, drama, 'Friends of Rachel', and on the staff for Literary magazine. The teachers prepare me very well for upcoming years of high school, and it is a close-knit environment. All the people in my
... Read more grade are close friends -- no one gets left out and there is no unreasonable drama. Those who have given the school a bad grade havent looked passed the fact that there may have been 1 or 2 , lets just say, unhelpful teachers. The principal for this year is a wonderful man, always smiling and checking on how the classes are going. He helps out with student council ideas and is very informed. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/12/07
Overall not a good school at all. They need to get more resources for the students. There is no discipline with the students. Some of the teachers are good, but not many.
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Posted by a parent on 10/15/07
Excellent academic programs, including partnerships with SUNY Stony Brook medical school. Drama club, music, dance offered throughout the school year. Parental involvement is above the norm for a school this size.
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Deer Park schools — Ss Cyril and Methodius School is located at 105 Half Hollow Rd, Deer Park NY 11729. 105 Half Hollow Rd is in the 11729 ZIP code in Deer Park, NY The school district for Ss Cyril and Methodius School is the Diocese Rockville Centre Education Off. Ss Cyril and Methodius School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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