Smithtown High School East

I I absolutely love this school. I read some of the negative reviews and find them misleading. First of all there are not numerous halls days a month. There is one half day a month which includes a mass. My family lives next door and go to public school and the amount of days my nieces are home is excessive. The curriculum : The school follows the same curriculum as Smithtown school district. My child does her homework with our family friends which are in the same grade. Both my daughter and my friends son do their homework together since they are on the same lessons. The other bad review is not hard to guess who wrote it. There is one mom in the school whom for the past 3 years have complained about everything from the kids, teachers and the way it's run. She also keeps her kids in the school for unknown reasons. Her one child has had behavioral issues and been reprimanded. I would never pout my child in any other school. There is a reason this school gets new children in during the school year and is thriving. I do realize not all children will handle small graduating classes , uniform and religion. My nieces need some extra help in their schooling and have sensory issues so this is why they need to stay in public school. Regular parent involvement is also a common practice in this school. I love seeing my children during their school day, from seeing interactions with other children and their friends. Some parents prefer to stay out of the school activities. That's fine but then this is another amazing thing about this school. Parents are truly involved. The principal is hands on and will handle behavioral issues. This school is wonderful. If anyone has any doubts ask the parents that continue to send their children here.

The teachers at SSPJ really love their students. It is sad to graduate from this school, but I know that I am really prepared for high school.

We are a new family to Harbor Country Day School this year. Our child is in 3rd grade and we decided to transfer to Harbor this year from a different private school on Long Island. Our experience with Harbor began well before the beginning of the school year. The communication with staff was excellent from the beginning and they made us feel at home from the minute we walked in for open house. It really feels like one big family. From teachers to staff to parents, we were made to feel so welcomed. Our child has been blossoming. The amount of support that is given is unmatched. I always feel comfortable approaching my child's teacher with any concerns I may have. They are quick to respond. The sense of community has been beyond my expectations. The number of activities that families are encouraged to participate in is numerous. This has allowed us the opportunity to get to know the parents and the children in our child's class. Harbor Country Day School has put an emphasis on our child as a whole and not just focusing on education. Their emotional well being is cared for as well as their safety. We are beyond happy with our decision to join the Harbor family!

Smithtown Christian School has exceed my expectations as a parent. That is not an easy task! They are genuine and authentic. They stand firm in the Lord and that is beautifully weaved throughout the school. I love that they communicate in a transparent way, keeping families in the loop of happenings at school and in the community. They make time for questions and concerns! They not only support the student, but the family unit of their students. It's a wonderful feeling knowing that my child is happy and truly cared about. This is my child's second year attending, with favorites being STEM, Art, and lunch (the freshly made food is a wonderful option). Take a tour! Then once your family is a part of the SCS family, join the PTO for an look at the inner workings, or volunteer to be a class parent and see the wonderful things that God is doing!