The small classes which means more time for each teacher to spend with each child. The quality of teaching and the standards at which they teach.
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/09
They have high standards and ethics. Academics are excellent. They have a safe environment. I like the fact that students have religion and the dress code is professional.
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
Being a student at Coleman I can say it's one of the better schools in the area. It has better AP programs than Saugerties and a lovely student base. The theater program is exceptional I would recommend this school for anyone who wants to have a career in musical theater. I haven't, so far, had a teacher
... Read more I didn't like, they have high expectations and based on the regents scores if you do the work they say you will get over a 90. The school also has the national honors society program and graduates go to good school. It's a great school and it deserves that recognition. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/13/08
My daughter graduated in 2000. What a wonderful experience. So I sent my child to Coleman last year. WHAT A HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT!!! Everything is about raising money and letting the kids do whatever they want. The kids are happy. The administration ignores all the problems. If you hope to have your child
... Read more pushed to excellance; spend your money elsewhere. I voiced concerns, only to be ignored. The peer pressure is to party and just slide by. I realized religion is not a basic there anymore. But these are not challenged, respectful leaders of tomorrow. What a shame. It seems a few teachers are trying but just get over-ruled. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/18/06
As a former student of Coleman, I can speak about many of the wonderful aspects of this school. First, the teachers are universally wonderful: caring, kind and above all, willing to go above and beyond to ensure that all the students receive an excellent education. Although I did not participate in sports
... Read more there, I was extremely active in theatre, chorus, and other performing arts, which were extracurricular. Again, the faculty was so incredibly supportive that it felt like it was impossible to fail at anything you tried. Finally, my education at Coleman enabled me to enter Yale University and I felt absilutely prepared to handle the workload at an Ivy League School, thanks to the teachings of all involved at Coleman. Read less
Posted by a former student on 07/05/06
Academics are fine here! Teachers are very caring. Two foreign languages offered, Art electives and AP stuff. Theatre program is awesome and sports are surprisingly good, although there is no football team. Sportsmanship is a big thing at Coleman and a 'pretty good' athlete who would be overlooked
... Read more at another school gets a chance to really shine here. Parents are encouraged to be as involved as possible but there isn't a requirement of a certain level of commitment. If your child is presently in a public school you will be absolutely amazed at the difference here and you will wish you had discovered it sooner. This is the way you hope a teen will spend 6/7 hours of his day. The expectations (with regard to behavior) are high, but the resulting atmosphere is very good. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/20/06
I am a former student, and know current students. The feedback is all the same. It is strict program, but I get a feeling that the teachers actually care about their students. Parent involvement is high, always has been. The only draw back is that they are limited in the courses offered, it is only
... Read more the basics. I would have loved the opportunity to take courses such as Shakespeare, poetry, or nutrition. I was very active in sports, field hockey, softball, and basketball. We didn't always have the best team, but we were still a team and I had the best experience of my life. Would I send my child to Coleman? Absolutely! Read less
Posted by a former student on 02/01/06
Although the information here is slightly out-dated, Coleman is an excellent choice for those seeking a quality education. The faculty are dedicated to the students as individuals and not just as a number. Coleman is independent of any financing (public or religious) but does an excellent job on a
... Read more limited budget. I live 30 miles from the school but it is well worth the aggrevation of extra transportation. Caatch the sprit & check out Coleman at www.colemanlives.com Read less
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Hurley schools — John A Coleman High School is located at 430 Hurley Ave, Hurley NY 12443. 430 Hurley Ave is in the 12443 ZIP code in Hurley, NY The school district for John A Coleman High School is the Archdiocese Of New York Education Off. John A Coleman High School is a Private school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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