Generally a very good staff, though last year's new teacher in the fifth grade was a poor choice. Generally, they have made good hoices when staffing needs arose.
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Posted by a parent on 10/08/09
Absolutely wonderful! Great staff, awesome teachers. Conscious effort to administer the best education. I have my kids in perivate and parchial schools and there is not difference between this school and the private where I pay 4 times the amount in tuition. They have Lab, Languages and
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Posted by a parent on 09/14/09
Our Lady of Mercy has a dedicated staff that are willing to go the 'extra mile' to make sure all the children are safe and challenged academically. The principal is willing to listen to the concerns of the parents and take the necessary course of action.
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Posted by a other on 03/09/09
Outstanding school. Children are taught by qualified, compassionate educators.
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Posted by a parent on 07/01/08
The staff focus on more negative then possitive which is not a good furture out look for children and for their confidence.
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Posted by a parent on 06/04/08
This is an excellent school and the new teachers are great. The community spirit is a bit dampened by the principal's position to parent involvement. The parents must take a stronger stand to work for a more positive student/parent/teacher community.
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Posted by a parent on 11/03/07
This is an excellent school in a community that offers good public schools at least on the elementary school level. My three children have been involved with this school for the past four years. The prinicipal is excellent and provides exemplary leadership.The parents are extremely involved, the education
... Read more is excellent, the teachers are great and really care about the children. I can't say enough about it. It is worth every penny!!!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/25/07
Some of the teachers are to be commended, but some do not have the desire to teach young children.
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Posted by a parent on 10/12/07
This is a very good school. The teachers are excellent and there is a good level of parent involvement. This school has won many awards and it is one of the best schools in NYC according to state exams. This is the best school you could possiblyput your child in!
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Posted by a parent on 01/05/07
The teachers of our Lady of Mercy School are to be commended for all of their skills, patience, kindness and instructional knowledge of teaching. I think students do well due to the kind of teaching environment that is given at this school. Most of which have been teaching there before the new principal
... Read more came on board. I can't say much for the principal, however. She has made some changes although I don't think it is for the better or an improvement. For example, the new uniforms and the early dismissal. What we lack, is the power and voice parents have in making decisions as to how the fundraising money should be spent. Principals are there to govern the student body, to help ensure the quality of education, and saftey of students; not to make an exclusive decision to the funds raised by hard working parents. Read less
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Forest Hills schools — Our Lady Of Mercy School is located at 70-25 Kessel St, Forest Hills NY 11375. 70-25 Kessel St is in the Forest Hills neighborhood and 11375 ZIP code in Forest Hills, NY The school district for Our Lady Of Mercy School is the Diocese Of Brooklyn Education Office. Our Lady Of Mercy School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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