St Nicholas Of Tolentine School

Terrible administration. Would absolutely not recommend sending your children here.

By far one of the worst public schools in queens, NYC. The kids grade their own homework or the teachers have their classmates grade each other’s homework. Teachers give easy tests, very weak education, poor preparation for state white exams, teachers give answers sometimes during tests, and kids experience racism. On top of all that, diversity in this school is terrible.

The teachers are very interactive with the students and have no trouble reevaluating questions inquired by students who don't understand the lesson on the prior explanation. This school also offers many opportunities to build your leadership skills. The school offer a variety of competition including but not limited to Art, Debate, Science, and Poetry. Moreover, this school provides an Islamic environment, where students feel safe, learn more about their religion, and find their true self. In my experience, the teacher’s welcome newcomers warmly, and they attempt to strike a conversation with any new students without the person attempting to fit in or feeling insecure. There have been no cases of bullying, as, due to how the school is not crowded, the students get along and are very close with each other. Overall, it is an amazing environment and an institution where the students can be comfortable and interact with teachers to rise to the top. We always had peace of mind knowing kids are doing academic achievement along with learning ethical values.

When so many private schools are closing due to lack of enrollment A New Dawn Elementary School has managed to weather the storm. for 18 years. They must be doing something right. My daughter is receiving a quality education is this caring environment. Her social skills are developing nicely due to her involvement in the music art and drama classes offered by the school. I am so glad that I made the choice to send her to A New Dawn she is learning well and is always happy to go to school before she attend this school she attended two other private schools. I am very impress by the program and the respect and the attitude of the staff towards parents. The only thing that this school needs is bigger space so they can have a gym. The children needs more space to play although there is a park not far from the school a gym would certainly make a difference. I just received my daughter's first report card. I am a proud parent today.

Poor leadership, no real communication with families, high staff turnover at all of their schools. The elementary school is located in a very unsafe location (in close proximity to a mens shelter) I do not recommend anyone bring their student to Growing up green, do your research and go elsewhere.