As a parent I think the school is great. The principal is approachable and the staff is always helpful. My child has been there for 3 years and he is doing really well. I have seen the staff at Holy Family help keeps with outside issues as well. As far as the parents, that is true. They are the ones
... Read more in cliques and unapproachable. Some of them act as royalty isntead of helping eachother out the look downto you. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/09
I've been going to Holy Family since I was in kindergarten [currently I'm in 8th gr.] and I must say that its a fairly good school. The size of it is very small and makes it very difficult for students to transition into high school with more confidence. The cliques are also difficult to deal with, making
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Posted by a student on 03/29/09
It's a great school. I graduated there and it helped me get into one of the top Catholic high schools. I thank this school for everything.
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/08
My child attended the school for several years.The parents are very involved and teachers care about kids, although one in particular should not be teaching at all.She didn't address the children's concerns.When several parents brang this to attention of principal,she juts brused it off. I decided to
... Read more go elsewhere after much thought, as the principal and administrative staff where not helpful, rude and didn't address the parents concerns on various ocassions. I felt sad taking my child out, but the way things were being handled were unacceptable. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/26/08
The principal talks 'at' parents rather than to them. Some of the teachers shouldn't be teaching at all. Some teachers are amazing. The school doesn't have a gym or cafeteria which is tough for the kids in the winter b/c they are in their classrooms alllll day!
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Posted by a parent on 01/27/08
We have three children attending this school. The teachers are great educators. They have high expectations and our children are acquiring the skills that more than meet the state standards. They stimulate our children's intellectual growth by assigning challenging projects. I must say, as a fairly
... Read more new family to this school, some of the other parents that linger around the school yard are obnoxious and unapproachable. They seem to be very cliquish. There is no desire to interact with these parents. As new entrants into this school, my children have formed new friendships among their classmates. Atleast the children are more down to earth and accepting of each other. After all, that is among the principles being taught in the classrooms daily through the religious doctrines. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/10/07
I have two children enrolled with Holy Family and I am very content with the overall environment. Parents are very involved. Teachers are engaging and concerned about your kids. Plenty of activities and great after school program.
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Posted by a parent on 08/07/06
Overall I would say my children received a very good education at Holy family. My only real issues with the school were with the new principal who seems unflexible and down right rude to parents and teachers.
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Fresh Meadows schools — Holy Family School is located at 74-15 175th St, Fresh Meadows NY 11366. 74-15 175th St is in the 11366 ZIP code in Fresh Meadows, NY The school district for Holy Family School is the Diocese Of Brooklyn Education Office. Holy Family School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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