Amanda Ferriso Reiss

Review of Success Academy

We are very grateful to have 2 children in this sc...

We are very grateful to have 2 children in this school system. We wanted a rigorous academic curriculum, daily science classes and a variety of specials like art. We appreciate that the teachers and admin communicate clear and consistent expectations on behavior (and enforce consequences for non compliance). Classrooms are orderly which allows the teachers to teach. The teachers are often young but I ve appreciated their energy and enthusiasm and patience. They are also provided (it seems) with a lot of supplementary development. Everyone in Cobble Hill is so committed and hard working and warm; so friendly, so respectful. The spaces are clean, and the students are respectful of each other. There is zero tolerance for rude or bullying behavior. This may not be a perfect choice for every family as it requires a significant commitment from the parents but in return your kids can receive an EXCELLENT education. We chose this school instead of the district G&T option. I am writing this review to provide a counterpoint to the criticism I ve seen in the reviews, and to express my gratitude for Eva M s vision of a school where kids from all socioeconomic and racial/cultural backgrounds can come together and be challenged and succeed academically. My advice to parents considering this school is do your diligence, know your child s needs, and take your bandwidth and values into consideration.