Jewish Education For Special Children

My son started at the growing garden nursery school in October and it was the best decision we could have made for him. This was our first experience with him going into a classroom and we were apprehensive about how he would adjust. From the first conversation I had with Miss Mary Lynn I immediately felt like we would be making a great decision for our son. The entire staff is warm , caring, and genuinely interested in each of the students . Our son is excited to go to school every day and we love to get updates from Facebook and and see all of the fun projects they do each day . All the teachers are very open and inviting and make it very easy to talk to them. We are so grateful for the growing garden nursery school!

We are thrilled with our children's experience at Ben Porat Yosef! They are excited to go to school each day and have progressed year to year! They have the most amazing teachers and staff who not only clearly love their job but are extremely attuned to each child's social-emotional needs. The school spirit cant be beat and my kids say it feels like a second home!

My children have been at this school since we moved to the area 4 years ago. Overall we've had a great experience. The kids are receiving the support they need to grow both academically and emotionally. Most of the teachers go above and beyond for their students and are always willing to help when asked. There is a real small school feel that promotes inclusion and community. I'm especially happy with the 'middle school' teachers and their ability to engage the kids even when they start to really want to disconnect from learning as they're maturing socially. Would recommend this school to anyone.

Have two children at the school and we are very happy with their performance. Their Armenian and French language abilities astound us! We are not thrilled with Common Core, math especially but not much can be done with that. All their teachers are very caring and supportive, reaching out to parents and making students feel secure and supported. Unsure why another reviewer said there were bullying issues, neither of my children complain beyond what is normal for their age. Both later explain that differences were sorted out and now they are friends with those that they felt slighted by. If you have children at this school and your children complain about bullying, remember as a parent what it was like when you were growing up, especially if you went to a public school. Support your children, teach them social skills, open their eyes to how the world works, push your children to be more creative in how they deal with classmates. If your children complain about bullying at this school, unfortunately the next school will most probably be exponentially worse for them. This is the gentlest school they will ever attend.In regards to leadership point, the principals have changed but the gentle nature of the school has been in place under both principals. Lack of leadership? Did not see that with either principal, both were driven to getting the best out of the school with the budgets they have. If there was more money, more could be done but I do not see my children suffering going to Hovnanian. Is it a panacea, no. Do I think the school board places too much time, money and effort into accreditations, yes. Fundraising at the school could be run better. All in all, the school is safe and well run academically. (Unaware that the school has resources to handle special education students-wish they could-that is why we gave a middling grade.)

This school is now in Englewood, with the same administration. For our family, it has been a lousy experience. Students do not learn adequate math or science because they spend enormous amounts of time in French language. They need to focus on topics that will help students succeed in American Middle schools. There are not enough extra-curriculars and after school programs. The students who try to get into competitive private schools for 6th grade entry do not get into their dream schools. I didn’t wait around to find out! We saw the writing on the wall and left in second grade. Now my child is in a competitive K-12 located in the city. But it took a LOT of work to prepare for the ISEE. Let this be a lesson to you: DO NOT PAY for a sub-par education.