I love it because it empowers young girls to go far in their education and become successful women
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Posted by a other on 10/05/09
I was a student of the class 2008. Students in TMLA bonds tightly to each other than any other school. I went total 4 high schools, among them, TMLA is absolutely outstanding. Students cherish each other, and faculty loves their students. Both students and faculty are academically passionate. Faculty
... Read more leads and encourage students to pursue their dreams. Also, Your morning starts with welcoming hugs and kisses. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/22/09
TMLA is wonderful. The school produces thoughtful, intelligent, articulate, bright young ladies. Ladies, is the key word here -the girls are poised and confident and so well prepared for college and life. The teachers, staff and administration are amazing - first class all the way. What a wonderful
... Read more experience for a young person to have at this point in life. Many wonderful life memories are formed. God bless everyone at TMLA they are the best. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/01/09
Both my daughters attended and graduated from The Mary Louis Academy and they absolutely loved it. My one daughter who has started her masters and my other in her second year in college, wish they could go back to TMLA. They have great fondness for all (well, most) of the teachers and visit often.
... Read more They have wonderful friends and they cherish their memories from TMLA. They still wear all their t-shirts, especially the walk a thon shirts and gym pants. TMLA has been a great experience and the teachers prepped them so well for college that they are both on Honor Roll in college, can you imagine? TMLA was worth all the money we spent for this fine education and experience that will forever be with them. A Happy Mom Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/15/09
I am a 1978 graduate of the school, and returned to Mary Louis as a teacher 25 years later. It is such a wonderful place that I commuted 120 miles DAILY to work there!! It is absolutely the best school in NYC for young women; its rigorous programs, high standards, and caring environment encourage the
... Read more students to be the best they can be. It creates leaders. If I had a daughter, I would send her there in a heartbeat. I directly credit this school for making me the person I am today, and I am delighted to report that it is a true 'gem' among high schools. The quality of education delivered at this school is second to none, and the environment is warm and loving. I have taught at other prestigious schools, and there is no comparison. Bravo, Mary Louis! Read less
Posted by a other on 11/02/08
Im in the class of 2011 and I absolutely adore TMLA. When I was in eight grade I checked out every catholic school in the queens area and found TMLA to be my #1 choice. Many students worry about the fact that are no boys but for some people that can be a good thing. Many of of my classmates can definitely
... Read more agree with me when I say that we dont have to worry about how our hair looks, or even how we act.Im glad I go to TMLA and exceptionally proud to be called a woman of dignity! Read less
Posted by a student on 10/17/08
Both daughters did not think they would like going to a Catholic HS, coming from very good public schools. They did not like the idea of no boys, and hated that they would have to wear uniforms. Surprise surprise. Both daughters ended loving TMLA, found no boys to be a plus, and ending loving wearing
... Read more uniforms. I think the school pride, has something to do with them wearing them on the bus etc, and it does make getting dressed for school a snap. I mention these things first, because no else mentioned them here. Praise for the staff, the choice of classes, and quality of the education is what most mention. It does prepare the young ladies for college, and for life for that matter. There is a great bonding, of diverse students, that I did not see happen as much in public school. The staff go above and beyond. Lots of stories of how they put students first, before their own needs took me a while to believe, but hearing my daughters tell me about this or that, I quickly saw them fall in love with TMLA staff. The older daughter, is now at John Jay, with a scholarship, and TMLA really did prepare her well for college, and for life for that matter. She grew at TMLA, confidence, courage, became more outgoing. Those gifts cannot be judged by SAT scores, I think the staff makes the girls feel (or see) that they are truly special, and valuable by all the TLC and concern they show the students. A funny story, one teacher, a sister, was especially tough on my oldest. By that I mean, she would not let my daughter slide, handing in hasty, poor work, or worse...skipping an assignment ... when she knew my daughter was capable of much more. That sister later became one of my daughters favorites, and when the AP test score came in, my daughter knew in heart, who to thank, and thanks her to this day, one year later, when visiting the school. That should say something, when she drives to pick up the baby sister (willingly lol) now and then after special events... she is thrilled to bump into any of the staff. Both daughters enjoyed the teams, and clubs, and made many friends. My 3rd daughter, chose St. Francis Prep, and she just graduated from there. Comparing the two... The smallness, and close knit life at TMLA puts it above Prep. The bonding, and promotion of women's strengths clearly are gifts that my prep daughter did not get. I also think, that while Prep has caring teachers, they have way more students. At TMLA everyone knows everyone by name. Students know all the students ditto the staff. Friendships happen even outside of your grade/ class. Both schools prepared the girls for college equally, both grads earned scholarships to college. I should say, my Prep daughter does love Prep. just as both TMLA daughters love TMLA. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/10/08
This school has an excellent faculty. Otherwise, it's really a very lovely place.
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Posted by a student on 01/18/08
i'm a student of the class of 2009 and my past two years have been great. this school is more like a home-based learning experience. the teachers are so enthusiastic about what they do and so are the studentts. this school makes you want to learn and improve yourself for the better.
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Posted by a student on 07/02/07
My daughter has had great academic success and has matured personally because she has been cared for and taught by a nurturing and challenging faculty and administration. The school goes above and beyond in college searches, SAT prep and college prep. I am continually impressed by the quality of the
... Read more young women I have met or have heard speak on behalf of the school - confident, eloquent and intelligent young women, representative of the diverse county of Queens and NYC. The only school I would send my daughters to. Read less
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Jamaica Est schools — Mary Louis Academy is located at 176-21 Wexford Ter, Jamaica Est NY 11432. 176-21 Wexford Ter is in the 11432 ZIP code in Jamaica Est, NY The school district for Mary Louis Academy is the Diocese Of Brooklyn Education Office. Mary Louis Academy is a Catholic school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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