Herman Badillo Community School

The first couple of years I've been here its been good but as i got older the teachers here has got worst more disrepectful and rude towards students some are bad at teaching and the last couples of days its been so much violence, parents coming to threaten the school, security cursing and hitting kids its fighting and much more the education here sucks as well.

Ever since I've graduated from this place, I still feel that sad feeling in my heart knowing I won't be able to be with the amazing teachers I was with throughout my years of going there.This school teaches students not only advanced academics but teaches students how to be who they want, they pursue students into following their dreams, making students feel better when they're down, helping with grades no matter the time, and so much more things that I couldn't put into this simple review.I have seen the reviews for this place, and they do look pretty bad from my point of view, but based of my experince I can assure you that this place has changed for the greater good.If you are a parent looking for a school for your child, bring them here all the way until they are 8th graders, and they will explain to you how great there time was here at waterfront, just like how I did.

The Applewild School is an enigma. On one hand, there are very caring and supportive teachers/coaches/staff on campus that genuinely care for the students and overall well-being of their community. They often are thrust into lose-lose situations and expected to not only succeed but to deal with major issues without complaining. The staff are told to bury their complaints, feelings, and concerns in lieu of the company line which often has to do more with administration saving face rather than solving the issues. The administration isolates themselves from the rest of campus and often doesn't show up to activities with the rest of the Applewild community(faculty-student games, theatre productions, etc.) unless there is a financial element involved. Throughout the year, there was mention of the dire financial situation the school faced(almost 1 million in debt) and even went as far as writing parents and staff a letter saying that Senior Admin will not take raises but as they are a non-profit their salaries are public domain and there is a discrepancy between what is being told to the community and what is reality. The students are fantastic and are a joy to being around. It is a shame that they left to suffer with overworked, exhausted, and frustrated staff.