Basically a drop out factory. Students not prepared for academic public high school and university. Teachers are nice, but not equipped to teach. Needs real union teachers. Nice facility.
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Posted by a parent on 09/23/09
Might as well be a regional school with over 25 school districts represented. It has lost the feel of a community school and has too many overcrowded classrooms
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Posted by a other on 09/01/09
We have 2 children in SWS & it is a outstanding school. My husband, his family and 9 of my nieces and nephews are all students/alumni. SWS's academics are excellent and the school is Middle States accredited since 2003. The information technology and computer lab is superior to anny school in our
... Read more area. The environment of faith that surrounds the school is crucial in this world. Their school day is a reinforcement of the messages they receive in our home. The structure and order in the school environment supports development of character, and a sense of morality and values. Fabulous principal, assistant principal and school community! Robin Moulder, parent Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/24/09
My sister and I went to this school, while our younger siblings attended the local public schools. Having a good basis for comparision, it's clear the local public school education is better academically. Also, the local public school children are also more inclusive, tolerant and less bullying.
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Posted by a student on 08/21/07
A well-run school and parish where the parents, priests, principal and teachers all come together to educate, support, encourage and teach Christian values to our children.
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Posted by a parent on 05/29/07
I attended this school for 10 years and it was great. After graduating I attended the most prestigious Catholic high school on Long Island and I realized how well the teachers prepared me for high school and now college. The teachers were always there whenever I needed them and also provided more challenging
... Read more work if they saw me getting ahead. An amazing institution that I would recommend greatly. Read less
Posted by a former student on 09/21/06
I attended this school for eight years. After I graduated and moved on to public high school, I realized just how mediocre the private school teachers (and students) were. Although the students were mean it was also the case that the teachers were mediocre at best.
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Seaford schools — St William The Abbot School is located at 2001 Jackson Ave, Seaford NY 11783. 2001 Jackson Ave is in the 11783 ZIP code in Seaford, NY The school district for St William The Abbot School is the Diocese Rockville Centre Education Off. St William The Abbot School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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