OLSS, compared to other private schools, are lacking in language, certain sports, hot lunch, website communication and much needed space. Rather than build a bigger CHURCH, OLSS should have expanded the size of the school so the kids wouldn't feel crushed like sardines in their classes. The catholic
... Read more school my daughter now attends is far more advanced with their technology and teaching skills, offering at least 2 languages. They also offer sports which extend beyond soccer and basketball. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/24/09
school is good but needs a new pastor everyone else is nice
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Posted by a parent on 02/28/09
My grandson transferred from a public school to OLSS. This is no comparison> What a wonderful change. My grandson loves his new school
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Posted by a other on 01/04/09
I am a parent at this school for over 8 years and I think this is the best school for my child. She really loves the school and only has less than 2 years left here. Every year each teacher is dedicated to teaching my child and every child. The administration is excellent also. The parents association
... Read more has no choice but to raise money for our school since they need all the help they can get. This is a real family unit. I will miss it dearly and so will my daughter. Thank you OLSS. You're the best. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/07/08
I've been in the school for three years, the teachers are very hard on the kids, they do expect alot from them, so if you don't have the time to help your child with homework it will not work. The principal is nice and so in the assistant principal, the Monsignor however is not all that, the kids are
... Read more only dollar signs. He does not look in the best interest of the children and it is really turning me to the point of leaving the school, my child does not want to loose her friends. We do not have language and no hot lunch. Also if the parents don't volunteer for lunch duty, kids have lunch in classroom, makes me sick. Had I known all this before, would not be here now. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/25/08
I have my three children in Our Lady Star of the Sea, and I could not be happier. I love the dedication of the teachers and the Principal. I feel my children are getting the best education I can pay for. I would very much reccommend this school to anyone. The only negative is that the Parents Association
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Posted by a parent on 10/24/07
OLSS is a great school =-) i couldn't be happier about it =-) Only thing is that teachers can be extremely tough with the kids.
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Posted by a former student on 10/18/07
Our Lady Star of The Sea School not only met but exceeded my expectations in all areas of education. I have learned that there is a perfect balance between the education process, religous values and parent -teacher relationships. The compassionate staff starts with administration all the way down to
... Read more maintenance. I would be remiss if I did not take the time to say thank you. My children are learning, thriving and growing both physically and emotionally within this school system. God Bless each and every staff member at OLSS for continuing to make our school the best! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/02/07
This school has very high standards. The children learn at a comfortable pace but they are expected to work hard. There is excellent discipline and with only 2 classes per grade a family type atmosphere.
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Posted by a teacher on 05/25/06
I have a daugther that has been in the school for two years now and I believe they are educating her well.
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English as Second Language
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Staten Island schools — Our Lady Star Of The Sea School is located at 5411 Amboy Rd, Staten Island NY 10312. 5411 Amboy Rd is in the Prince's Bay neighborhood and 10312 ZIP code in Staten Island, NY The school district for Our Lady Star Of The Sea School is the Archdiocese Of New York Education Off. Our Lady Star Of The Sea School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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