nasty principal, weak teachers, depressed girls, a la carte sports, zero opportunity for…read moreinteresting, creative classes. not worth your time

Happy memories of my very first school, grades one to five? (I believe?). It was war time but a…read moresafe sanctuary for small children to learn and be safe from outside upheavals. I was one of the lucky ones. The wonderful Sisters of Mercy became our family, and instilled in us their teachings and beliefs, which I carried throughout all my years and helped me with the raising of my family. Would have been nice to have looked up some classmates through the years, but I don't think this is possible anymore.

High academic standards in a nurturing, 1-1 teaching environment. Just what our son needed…read more Flexible scheduling and course offerings are a definite plus.

Don't waste your time on this school! This school marketed individualized program, but in fact it…read moreis not. They have difficulty to hire good teachers, so they hire everyone. The class is one on one, but the good thing stops there. My son is going there, but he has a dispute with the new PE teacher about his workout program. The new teacher rather likes to talk about high calories food and dietary and accused him eating high carb sneaks. He end up ran away from the school. I tried to contact the school, but the secretary blocks my call. No one call me back. A complete waste of my money, and even my public school is better than the Head Tiffany (who happens to be beautifully seat there and doing nothing). Don't go there! It is not what it markets to be. They don't care about you, only your money.

I'm not really leaving the rating for the high school itself but it was the high school that…read moresponsored the fair that we attended. We had such a good time. The kids had a good time so the trip was worth it. It cost $40 per person for unlimited rides and the games were $5-10 bucks.

We landed at Syosset high for the last fair of the year. Grabbed unlimited wrist bands for everyone…read moreand we were OFF! Everyone had fun until the teacups . Overall, I'd go back next year

This school is horrible, it feels like a prison and honestly makes me feel worse than i ever have…read moreknowing i have toi go. For context I've been attending for 2 years and have only ended up going there because my district school didnt want me because i tried to kms. They give excuses and special treatment to the mentally unintelligent and sped kids but then punish people who drop the f bomb or if we dont have a clear water bottle. They constantly allow and never punish behavior like bullying, online harassment, kids inappropriately touching other kids, kids watching pron on the chromebooks, kids sneaking in drugs and nic (several times), and aggression. I have brought this to attention and these same people get no consequences or a slap on the wrist. The teachers try they're best but it is not academically challenging in the slightest, as long as you show up you can pass. School constantly babies the students, even when theyre near adults. Kids at the school are constantly sleeping or getting triggered by the word 'god', christanity or coloring so good luck trying to talk about normal things. Takes forever to talk to YOUR OWN parents since they dont allow phones and to make calls you need to go through your therapist, whos always busy because they have 30 clients who need to see said therapist every day of the week because the therapists never say no, so if something happened at the school, they'll find out in a week. do not care about privacy. do not care about bullying unless its against the sped kids. do not care about you, because any talk of anything that isnt gay or watered down for the snowflakes gets you sent to your therapist, so good lucky talking about anything (they will take you out of context) If your daughter just struggles with attendance or anxiety dont send them here. school does not care if your planning to take your life, they're just send you to a hospital. "School" feels more like a hospital than a school. Dont send them here.

A positive review for Harmony Heights…read more For those who need a school setting with smaller classes, resources, more structure and a nurturing environment during a challenging time in your teen years, Harmony Heights will change your life for the better. My graduating class had many amazing success stories so I don't understand or relate to some of the reviews on this forum. In my graduating class, some are college graduates who went to great schools. Some are professionals in the working world with some making over 6 figures. Some are married, found love, and started their own families. Many have healthy relationships with people closest to them. Others have blossomed into beautiful people that do not need the medicines and services they needed back in high school. If you're considering Harmony Heights, always remember that Harmony changes people's lives for the better, with a setting that isn't typical of any school you probably have ever been to. If you're able to embrace this, Harmony will be the best decision of your life.

SCSD has it's ups and downs just like any other school district. The arts program at SCSD is…read moreamazing. I've never seen a better funded, better developed music and fine art program anywhere. Now, on the other hand, I have had two brothers go through the Special Education program and have watched time and time again as the program failed my brothers. The school district misdiagnosed my little brother saying that he had ADD and so prescribed him adderall when, in reality he was dyslexic. Anyway, I think they need to develop their Special Ed programs. The school district is in need of good Special Ed teachers who bring the education to the students in a non-traditional way. I loved Robbins Lane, loved HBT and loved SHS. I thank God for the experiences I had at these schools. They made me the person I am today.

SCSD is a blue ribbon district! Wonderful in more ways than one. There is a reason they send the…read moremost number of students to Ivy League Universities in the state. SCSD prepares you along every step of the way, and especially to be a success in, and out of the classroom. Their curriculum is challenging, yet allows even the average student to reach their potential. They also offer the most AP/advance placement classes that I know of. I myself took 12 AP courses throughout my high school career, and I can attest that their standards help you prepare for college. Their sports, among other activities allow for well-rounded students come graduation day. The fine arts program is also extremely well funded, and allows for students to pursue their interests. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure Syosset's teachers are paid higher, our taxes are higher, and our superintendent gets paid too much, but results come at a cost. I cannot speak about the Special Education programs as I have no personal experience with them, but for the average student going through Syosset, the results speak for themselves. A shout out to the Girls Varsity Tennis Team which has won Long Island Championships for 3 years in a row! Rock on girls, make me proud :)