My child graduated last year,, such fantastic teachers at this school. It was such a sincere…read more,intelligent supportive environment ,,such terrific kids .I truly can't Say enough I'm so grateful.

one of the greatest schools! !! {pre k to 5th grade greatest…read moreteachers!! my son graduated last year. could not of asked for more!!!

My husband and have sent all five of our children to Holy Trinity School starting in 1999. Our…read moreyoungest is currently in the 4th grade at the main Westfield Campus (our 20th straight year!), but we have been at the Mountainside Preschool campus too. Prek-8th, our children have been blessed with strong academic standards, values practiced throughout their day that matches our home, and a diverse community that brings lifelong friendships to children and parents alike. The foundations in faith, curriculums, and social awareness, has given my children successes in high school, colleges, and careers! I thank the teachers at HTS for being such a powerful influence in our children's future.

I attended a VIRTUS Training on Protecting God's Children, which emphasized the importance of…read morecreating safe environments for all children and youth. The training was very informative, highlighting key warning signs to play close attention to and the need to monitor all environments, such as classrooms, parish facilities, off-site events, and online interactions/technology (social media, messaging apps, and digital communication patterns). It reinforced the importance of being attentive and present with all children, maintaining open communication, and practicing active listening. The training underscored our shared responsibility to helped understand not only what signs to watch for, but also how much of a difference caring adults can make simply by being attentive, observant, and willing to speak up to make every place safer for children and to stay vigilant in protecting the children from sexual abuse.

My daughter currently attends school there and I curse the day I signed her up. If you have a child…read morewho likes school and has a positive disciplined attitude you will be fine. Just hope she doesnt change, my daughter started that way as an A-student. If you have a child like mine who no longer listens to you, hates school and is distracted by teenage things this is the worst school on the planet. My daughter is a senior, we are only in December and she has 17 latenesses/ absences. You would think at a minimum the guidance counselor , head of discipline or sister would have a conversation with her, or reprimand her. ZERO, NOTHING!! All they do is fine the parent. Last year when she was failing three classes I called the guidance counselor who informed me she wasn't even aware! That teachers don't necessarily tell the GC. When I complained to the sister- what a waste of time. She called my daughter into her office ONLY after my request and told me there were too many students for the GC to monitor them all. This school has no standards in place like a talk with student if they are failing a certain number of classes or latenesses. All they care about is honor rolling the students who are doing well and bragging about their placements. They just want to sit back deceive parents into thinking their kids are in supportive, caring environments but its more like college. They could care less, you pay, you fail on you.

Loved our time at Alphabet Academy. My son spent 3 years here. I always felt he was safe, well…read morecared for and learning a lot. The school is very clean and smells good inside. Teachers have been there a long time and the small school makes it easier for the kids to get more individual attention. Summer camp included lots of children's shows and fun educational activities. Brightwheel app kept me in the loop with updates and pictures. Grateful for this nurturing start to his education!

What a wonderful school! I've been there several times. As an observer; the classrooms are neat and…read moreorderly, the toys/shelves full stocked and organized, and the teacher have their next activity laid out for effortless rotation, and the artwork unique, adorable for each age group. The ambience of the school is quiet/calm as the children are fully engaged. The teachers moves them from show area to class with easy. With No down time for boredom or frustration, as lunch was already served. No idle hands or minds in this school. Amazing school!

We joined the Sylvan family just before Christmas of 2021. And we're so grateful we did. They say…read moreit takes a village to raise a child...just make sure Mr. Rick Hernandez and his brilliant daughter Nadia, owners of Sylvan Learning of Edison, are a part of that village. Allow me to preface this review by saying that I'm a proud, former math and science student. Playing with numbers are a comfort zone for me. With that being said, being a math geek does not assure progeny with the same acumen. Nor does it guarantee an ability to translate and transfer those math skills to a struggling teen. We're not all naturally born teachers, despite earnest parental attempts. And as a result, my hard-working child suffered from my shortcomings, coupled with the troubled virtual learning experience of the pandemic lockdown. Beloved son was always an A student in his elementary school years, including in Math. But he worked very hard to achieve this. Math was never his forte. His Honors Geometry class in his freshman year of high school only served to highlight his ongoing struggles. By the second marking period, we knew we needed to escalate and find additional resources. After an unsuccessful experience with another learning center, we found the relatively new Sylvan Learning Center of Edison, conveniently located right on Route 1, next to the very familiar Chuck E Cheese. Responding within a few hours, a very pleasant Mr. Rick invited us to come to the center and take an assessment. It was immediately obvious, Sylvan is not like your typical learning center. The center is pristine...brightly lit...with multiple tables reserved for each tutor and his/her one or two dedicated students. There is coffee provided in the front lobby for parents choosing to wait. There is a fun and decorative prize section for the children to choose earned rewards from their sessions. (Older kids can earn gift cards if they'd rather forego little toys!) They even provide drinks and snacks for the children, so that hunger is never an issue. It is a place where children can be comfortable and their learning experience properly nurtured. And unlike other learning centers, there are no generic group sessions comprised of rote math exercises force feeding memorized equations. Rather, Sylvan provides personalized one-on-one instruction with resources hailing from the most applicable backgrounds. (Case in point, Mr. Rick strove to find top tutors from some of the area's best universities to provide instruction. He knew that the knowledge these instructors would have would be the most relevant and current with the latest teaching strategies.) I knew that there were gaps in my son's math education. The Sylvan assessment immediately identified each and every gap of my son's math foundations as early as from his third grade skills up to the most current. Once the assessment data was compiled, Rick could now legitimately design a learning plan for my son, with most importantly, required milestones and an actual end date. (This was a must for us. Unlike with other learning centers, I had no interest in an undefined relationship with ambiguous goals. ) To be fair, Sylvan was not the cheapest option. The other center was almost half the price. But the difference in learning experience was striking. And working with Sylvan is still much more economical than hiring a single private tutor outside. It was the perfect compromise where we were concerned. However, while a learning plan was set, there was still the concern of flexibility. Mr. Rick assured me that they could always work around our ever-changing commitments. And he did. Again and again and again. As long as I could endeavor to give at least a day's notice, he would handle the re-scheduling of his incredible staff so my son could work with the same group of tutors. Along with the instruction, a few minutes per session could also be used for homework help, if needed. But this would not be a focus. Recall, each student has a learning plan in place. To supplement the learning, Sylvan also provides access to its learning website...where students could access homework assistance from home. While we didn't always take advantage of this offering, it was good to know that such a resource was available when not in session. Finally, after a pleasant six months at Sylvan, during an equally difficult time in high school, beloved son is finally confident that he's completely "caught up" in math. He was able to comfortably pass in his class when in reality, Honors Geometry became progressively harder each day. I don't really know what we would have done had we not found Sylvan. If you're looking for additional instruction for your child, whether it be in math, English or even in preparation for standardized exams, including the SAT/ACT, give Rick Hernandez a call. You can thank me later.

New Design High School is located in the Lower East Side (LES) section of Manhattan. This New…read moreDesign High School Review is based solely on visiting to see movies as part of the Rooftop Film Series. New Design High School was visited twice to attend the following Rooftop Film Events: The"Polite Society" Advanced Screening was held in 2023. Because it was raining that day, we were directed to New Design High School's Auditorium in the lobby instead of the school's rooftop area. New Design High School's Auditorium is spacious, clean and the seats were comfortable enough as we watched Polite Society. "Rooftop Film Presents: 20th Anniversary of Napoleon Dynamte" Screening was at New Design High School this year. This event celebrated the movie Napoleon Dynamte, created in 2004 & which is considered a cult-classic. We enjoyed viewing Napoleon Dynamte, as it was displayed on New Design High School's rooftop floor via a big screen surrounded by beautiful art murals after the sun set. New Design High School has colorful & vibrant murals / artwork. Rooftop Film Events we have seen showcased at New Design High School have been well organized & well-coordinated. Looking forward to any other Rooftop Films screenings that will be at this school.

I went to the New Design School to watch the Rooftop Films present the 20th anniversary of Napoleon…read moreDynamite ! It was awesome , the weather was perfect the roof walls were sprayed painted with graffiti. It was huge, and when the sunset it was a perfect view of city. Ore Ida was giving Tarter Tots, I grabbed a couple of Tee Shirts and buttons. We were allowed to bring snacks and drinks to enjoy while watching the movie. My family and I really enjoyed our time. FYI: The amount of steps you have to climb to get to the rooftop is not for the weak. I took my time walking up and it was worth it.

St. Ann School has been a wonderful experience for our family. Our son Marc was new to the school…read morethis year and we were uncertain how things would go. He came from a school that he attended for 8 years. Everyone went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Our son has made new friends. The principal and staff have been amazing. We were especially impressed with the school's commitment to it students' well-being and various clubs and school activities offered. It's easy to see that St. Ann's invests and cares about its students. What really sets this school apart is its emphasis on community and inclusion. We also like that it is a feeder school to Notre Dame high school that is right down the street. St Ann's and Notre Dame work nicely together. Our son has really thrived in this supportive environment, and we couldn't be more grateful. Highly recommend!

We have been at Saint Ann School since 2018 with now having 3 children in the school. We have been…read morevery pleased with our experience and see the school making positive changes year after year. We are extremely happy with their commitment to safety for our children. They offer a range of extra curricular activities and provide and after school program for those who need it. They are also able to foster a religious based learning environment, which helps to keep major bullying issues away. We feel our children are being properly prepared for their high school years and beyond.

My husband and two children attended Pingry, and we've had a really really great experience there!…read more I've read the other negative reviews and feel they are self-serving and simply untrue. There was an issue with bullying in one of my child's class this year. The issue was handled in great form and everything was much better afterwards. Bullying will happen. But Pingry dealt with it fairly and gracefully. Our experience with the Pingry community is one of positivity, support, excellent educational opportunities, amazing and dedicated teachers & administration...I can't say anything bad about this wonderful school! It's a privilege to attend a school like this, but it's not a school of privileged children. They are an ethnically diverse, socio-economically diverse, and religiously diverse community with a lot to offer children of all ages.