I just graduated from GSS as salutatorian and I had the greatest years there. The teachers are so motivating and helpful. Students can really feel at home there. Teachers will take there own time and give it to a student in need. I was really happy there and well prepared for acceptance into High School.
... Read more Thanks to Mrs. Singer, the Principal, discipline is amazingly high. You do not ever see kids screaming in hallways or behaving inappropriately. Students who try hard, do well, and excel are always awarded. I would know. I'm really grateful for everything I was able to achieve and the school as well as parish will be in my heart always as I live through the years of life ahead. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/07/09
Good Shepherd is a great school with loving and well behaved children. Kids seem to be close to each other, showing a sort of togetherness probably due to the small classes. The teachers are great, loving, helpful and strict when necessary. Principal Singer has increased the value of discipline and
... Read more excellent education for the school in the last 3 years. A little strict for some parents who can't deal with it, but that is what you pay for! My son is in second grade and is an A student. My daughter started Pre-K and amazes me with what she is learning. Good Shepherd does need more extra-curricular activities, but it may need financial assistance due to misspending of school funds prior to the new administration. Great job!!! I give it 5 stars. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/19/09
Well what i got to say is that the school is really good. Also that it is coming from a 8th grade student from the school. well i been there since i was in Pre-k and the school has reallly changed alot. I really love the new principal bvecause she really cool. The 7th grade teacher and 8th grade teacher
... Read more prepare your childern for high school they should be prepared. I really love this school. Also that staff is the best one you could ever meet. All teachers are cool young and have lods of energy. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/12/08
Good Shepherd had undergone too many changes both in the school and the parish. Things finally seem to be back on track. The new pastor is wonderful and the principal has done a grat job in turning the school around. The building is now so clean and organized. Discipline is back in the school and there
... Read more is much more emphasis on excellence. There needs to be more activities but that has begun to change for the better. I was so afraid the school was going down but now it is definitely back on track and strong. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/31/08
This is our first year sending our child to pre-k at the school. His teacher is kind and caring but the many off days and teacher conferences adds to our costs. They must increase the number of scholarships to more students if the school wants to have a future. The Archdiocese should tap into the millions
... Read more they have to waste on administrative costs. Learn from Mayor Bloomberg. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/15/08
The new principal has done an awesome job at turning around the school and keeping to the academic goal of excellence. The teachers and other staff are great. As a parent, I would like to be more informed of activities such as testing schedules to better prepare my child. Safety is not an issue but
... Read more would like to see policing of the barriers during recess a little more strictly. Maybe a speed bump and/or stop sign should be considered. Keep up the great work! Thank you. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/03/08
good school but they should speak to the Principal Ms.singer because she is not good managing the school. a lot of parents take their kids out due to her attitude and more will continue taking kids out.
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Posted by a parent on 02/15/08
this school is okay.. i do agree with the other parents though.. it could be much better... there could be sprorts, clubs, instrument classes but there are none.. the kids are nice and so are the teachers.. they know what they are teaching but the school could do better (oh and the school lunch is soo
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Posted by a student on 02/02/08
This school has surpased my expectations for a private school. It is ferm but loving caring and helpful school- date- jan,21,2008
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Posted by a parent on 01/21/08
I'm a 8th grader in Good Sheprherd school and i have to say this is a great school and the techers are excellent.
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New York schools — Good Shepherd School is located at 620 Isham St, New York NY 10034. 620 Isham St is in the Fort George neighborhood and 10034 ZIP code in New York, NY The school district for Good Shepherd School is the Archdiocese Of New York Education Off. Good Shepherd School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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