I hate this school with all my heart I really don't want to ever go back to this school again the…read moreteachers were no help whatsoever and the kids bullied me to the point I was scared to go to gym and music etc it was got so bad where I woulcer be in the classroom by myself I had no friends there i felt so alone my home was my escape from that school I never want to go that ever again im so happy im away from thoes kids and in a s space when I tell you this school is the worse school I ever been to in my entire life i had nobody to talk to about me getting bullied they wouldnt do anything it got to a point where I would cry in the bathroom and begging my mom to come get me I don't wish this on my worst enemy nobody I mean NOBODY should be scared to go to school like I did nobody should be getting bullied like I did . Don't send your child here.

There isn't too much I have to say about this school than other reviews here, but I will tell you…read morethis: I feel like student reviews are more important than parent reviews, because students are the ones who have actually been there. We aren't rating this school one-star because we hate school in general- it's because this school is actually very, very flawed. The point system, in my opinion, is ridiculous- this school degrades you so badly that you can't even walk in the hallways by yourself unless you're in eighth grade AND level 2. The level system goes like this Level 1- Average of under 80 points a day Level 2- Average of 80-94 points a day Level 3- Average of 95 points a day Thing is, you can go from level 3 to level 1 in a week, and I think that is very unfair. And, to be honest, the level system feels like a hierarchy. Although you can say that level 1s are treated wrong because, well, they are level 1 for a reason- you'd be wrong. The point system is irrelevant to a lot of students anyways. And I'm not biased- this is coming from a level 3. Also, there are a lot of bullies here. Not in my class, but there are in other classes. There are a lot of bigoted kids here and the staff doesn't seem to do anything about it. If you try to defend yourself, you're going down a level, and this is a really terrible thing, because there are many depressed kids here. I've never been to ALR or bir, so I don't have much to say about that, but I can say that there have been multiple occasions in which staff has used physical restraint. This may be legal but it still isn't a good thing, and staff goes too far. They broke the wrist of somebody in my class and according to a review, another student from two years ago. Please don't have your kid go to this school! It does not help with mental health- it makes it worse. I've been here for barely three months, and I have way too many negative things to say about this place. Another thing is that externalized behavioral issues are treated differently than those with internalized anxiety, and some guidance counselors don't care about one students problem as it isn't as bad as another students.

Garbage school district. I went to the schools here from K-12. Was bullied almost every day from…read more3rd to mid 10th grade and the schools never did anything about it. Except punish me when I fought back. I was always told "You must have done something, no one just bullies someone for no reason." First, that BS. Secondly, I can apparently do something for no reason but the bullies they protect are a different story. In Junior high it was a daily thing. Even teachers like Mr.Mutter, science in Gelinas, would purposely lose my homework or projects and claim I never handed them in. In 9th i was put on home schooling, because it's easier to blame the victim in the eyes of the TVCSD. They didn't punish any of the bullies, just me. To this day I have to pay for going to the school. I take anti depression meds and anxiety meds. All which came from these schools. Lets also not forget how over paid most teachers are here and the little care they have in teaching.

Attended from 1987 to 1990…read more    In the late 1990s Ward Melville High School was my home away from home. It was a home that the Philanthropic Ward Melville donated. Ward Melville was a driven individual that played a pivotal role in creating Thom McCann and CVS. Additionally he donated land to institutions such as Stony Brook University and this very school Ward Melville High School.   If only I was as driven as Ward Melville in the late 1990s. If only I was as interested in academics as the brand new Nintendo Entertainment System that came out at the time, listening to the current hits on the radio such as "Kokomo," "Got My Mind Set on You," and "Welcome to the Jungle." To put it nicely I am a better Yelper than I was a high school student. To tell you the truth I got no motivation.    In hindsight, I was fortunate to have attended a beautiful high school. Ward Melville is the high school of the award winning Three Village School District. The highest level Three Village institution of learning is a picturesque sprawling building adorned in brick architecture that is surrounded by acres of grass. It is the antithesis of so many of the high schools throughout the country that resemble prisons. Ward Melville provided two floors of spacious and at the time modern classrooms. The sprawling campus included a state of the art swimming pool, library, and sports facilities.   The aspect of attending Ward Melville High School that I enjoyed the most was the open campus. I tried to plan my schedule so that there were two continuous periods off so that I could walk to the Old Town Road 7-Eleven around a mile to the south or the closer Barella's Farm Stand. The thing I really liked about the open campus was that I could step out and get fresh air. Unfortunately, from what people told me, they ended the open campus because a certain few people were abusing drugs.    I attended the Focus program. The Focus program gave motivation to students that were more interested in other things. It was a family of students who shared a bank of three courses led by one teacher each year. In addition to learning this family of students had a forum to discuss their problems. Some of these were far more heavy problems than a shy student that preferred Nintendo, listening to music, and walking outdoors than sitting in a classroom. In hindsight what I appreciated the most about Focus is that in an overwhelming environment of a large High School it provided a sense of community and a more personal approach to learning. The three different Teachers seemed to care about their academic family. In my opinion every High School should have a version of Focus.    Although the Focus program was great, I felt that the Guidance Counselors should of played a more pivotal part in my academic growth. It's as if I was under the radar. There definitely and I mean definitely should have been time spent in Guidance Counselor to student meetings preparing me for the future. What did I have a talent for? What were my strengths? This leads to the point that there should have been instruction helping students get a direction on what they were good at. Not every student was born an Honors student destined to be a Doctor or Ivy League school-trained Lawyer.   Generally speaking the Teachers were respectable talented instructors. Yeah, there were some jerks. But that was the minority.    Thirty years after graduating Ward Melville High School, the same school that WWE legend Mick Foley graduated from; I think to myself how much I miss being a young man with no bills sitting in a Ward Melville classroom and walking its hallways. I will never forget walking its Commons hearing Andy Gibb music the day after he died, talking to fellow students about the new Guns N Roses album "Appetite for Destruction" and walking to Barella's Farm Stand listening to George Michael's new song "Faith" on my Walkman. The greatest lesson that Ward Melville taught me was that it is important to live in the moment and not wish the time away. I rate my general time attending Ward Melville High School 3.5 Stars with the Focus program rounding it up to 4 stars.

I''m the parent of a Harbor graduate and I can''t say enough about the excellent education and…read moreacademic foundation my child received. Harbor Country Day is all about educating the whole child with teachers and staff who care, small classes that stimulate thought, and a community focused on children''s character and leadership development. Two aspects we particularly liked were the inclusion of foreign language beginning in early grades (now Mandarin), and the inclusive athletics program that emphasizes teamwork and good sportsmanship. I highly recommend Harbor Country Day School.

From the owner: Harbor Country Day School is a nonprofit private school located on 11 beautiful acres on the North…read moreShore of Long Island in Smithtown's picturesque Head of the Harbor. From Pre-K 3 through 8th grade, preschool, elementary and middle school students at Harbor receive an education rich in 21st century-based learning coupled with character-building, leadership and traditional academic skills. With student-centered, project-based lessons that are collaborative, creative and challenging, Harbor faculty push each student to reach his or her individual level of personal and academic excellence.

A Stellar year for my daughter with MCCSD Newfield H.S…read more It's a bow of honor to teacher to Mr.Murray This mans mathematical teachings brought my daughters Math grade up above & beyond her former level of comprehension The determination of teachings and accomplishing of SUCCESS in students learning brought forth a failing grade( at one point ) to an 81% Week after week he took the time for extra help classes... Encouraged and built up my daughters learning capacity From sweat & tears of a student * to strength & confidence this man deserves the honor of HIGHER LEARNINGS IN TEACHINGS

Best school district ever!!!! I love it here!! Teachers are helpful, administrators are there for…read moreyou.

School of Excellence My son benefits from all his educators…read more Top principal, Vice Principals, Directors, Guidance counselors Coaches, Directors The Principal puts everything into his Masters I'd grade A+ Honor Roll with over a 94% grade averaged I'd say that's outstanding Socially, Mentally , they raise all this growing young adults with character & integrity NHS Wolverines Basketball Great circle of Unity as my son speaks highly of his coach. All his educators with the coaches and extra contributions within the community and outside the community businesses Sports Books Books transformed to iPads. Blackpoint online they're an innovating platform. Grounds maintenance & security A1

I want to say that this school is no joke they only dish out scholars here. My niece graduated with…read morehonors back in June, and the ceremony was a delight. The field is MASSIVE. The neighboring area is clean with really nice and respectable individuals. The town of Seden should be proud of such a prestigious school.

i f in hate this school bro the teachers are very disrepectfull and they dont care when i get…read morebullied i suffer from depression because of this place evreyone stinks here the princables are all mean and they hurt my feelings and when im there i get sick evrey time i eat the school food and thats the only meal i get a day but it gets me sick evrey time i eat it i get very bad education here.

Both my children graduated from Longwood. One is now a doctor, one is an art director. Both were…read morehard-working students, both flourished in their Advanced Placement classes, both received excellent educations and earned excellent grades due to their hard work and the excellent instruction. Most of the teachers they had were exemplary and caring. Because it is such a large School District, there are so many learning and extra curricular opportunities. They would complain to me about the students who expected good grades for doing nothing. It was frustrating for them to see students like that. Growing up, my children were told that you have to work hard if you are going to get ahead. After all, you get out what you put in. I feel fortunate that my children received such an excellent education at Longwood.

This school has been amazing for our family. One thing for everyone to note: although this school…read moreis located next to a church the school is not a religious school so it is open to all families of all religious backgrounds. I wanted my son to complete his first year before writing my review to see how the full school year went. This school has been great for us in so many ways. Our son who is now just over 2 has completed his first Stepping Stones year. His two teachers Ms. Celina and Ms. Lisa treat our son and his classmates as if they were their own children. The kids get a lot of care and attention. The classroom environment is a very positive and well organized one. Our son loves going there every single day, which makes life easier for us parents knowing our kid loves it there and is in great hands. The other families who attend there have been very welcoming and friendly. Within just 1 year we have become friends with many of the parents at the school and love hanging out with them outside of school. The staff really goes above and beyond for the children and parents. Whenever we visit the school, everyone's always in a great mood. If you're looking for a school where your kids won't get lost in the mix this is a perfect school. The school is also very safe - everyone there takes school safety very seriously which is so important these days. They even has a summer program for the children which is great. The school and parents do an awesome job with the events they organize for the students and parents. I've had the pleasure to get to know the Head of School, Meg Sheehan. She really cares about the students and the families that attend. She's very easy to talk to and is willing to do whatever it takes to guarantee the children and parents have an amazing experience there. All in all, great experience. We're looking forward to our son's next year at this school. Thank you so much NSMS for going above and beyond for us and everyone who attends your school.

I did an extensive amount of research on schools before selecting NSMS. We loved that they create…read morelesson plans and curriculum for each individual student because they know every child is different. In one year my son had developed so much independence. At 2.5 he grabbed a paper towel and cleaned up a spill at home! This was something they taught at school. As a parent I love how I can be involved and I gained many like-minded friends because it is a tight knit community of families who believe early education is a top priority .