John A. Ferguson Senior High School

JSR is a treasure!! I have two kids at JSR and since we started here it’s been amazing!My daughter started in 3rd grade and my son was fortunate enough to be here from the very beginning. The staff, the faculty and administration are all wonderful, very caring and attentive. We’ve been blessed with great teachers, who have pushed and guided my kids towards excellence. Grateful to be part of the Jaguar Family.

This school sucks. This new principal has made everything suck. I miss the the old principal

As a parent of a kindergarten student, I have major concerns about the amount of homework being assigned at this school. My 5 year old is receiving approximately 13 pages of homework each week, along with daily reading, 90 minutes of I-ready requirements, spelling word review for weekly tests, and sight word testing. This level of works is overwhelming for such a young child and has created unnecessary stress for both him and our family. This is my third child in public school, and I have never encountered this volume of academic pressure in kindergarten. At this age, children are just beginning their educational journey, and developmentally they need time to play, explore, and simply be kids. Unfortunately, my child comes home with so much work that has little to no time left to relax or enjoy being a child. I also question whether assigning this much work at such an early age actually guarantees greater academic success in the future. Research consistently shows that excessive homework in early childhood does not lead to better long-term outcomes and can instead constructive to stress, frustration and burnout. Due to these ongoing concerns, I am seriously considering transferring my child to another school next year. I truly hope the administration will take parent feedback into account and adopt a more balanced, developmentally appropriate approach that supports both leaning and childhood well-being.

Dante B. Fascell Elementary School holds a very special place in our family. My children are alumni, and I always knew I wanted my grandchildren to have the same experience my kids had and it has truly been just that and more. The staff and administration are friendly, welcoming, and approachable, creating a warm environment from the moment you step onto campus. Every morning, students are greeted by the principal and vice principal, which speaks volumes about their leadership and commitment to the children. It’s amazing to see the same care, values, and sense of community continue through generations. We are so grateful for this school.

The school is fantastic but there’s a 3rd grade teacher: Lene Sam-Antich, she’s THE WORST!PLEASE… Parents keep your children away from her.

Love it..tengo a mis 2 hijas en esa escuela desde los 4 años y amo lo mucho que se comprometen y ayudan a los nenes a aprender, les dan zumba, yoga..en fin, hacen todo tipo d actividades, todos son una familia ahi!!!