Karen Suen-Cooper

Review of Success Academy

Success Academy is an amazing school and community...

Success Academy is an amazing school and community!! While there are many choices in NYC to educate your child, we have felt truly blessed that we were selected in the lottery process when our child was 6 years old, now almost 12 and thriving during remote learning. Again, my gratitude goes to the school!

While different news stories highlight controversial sensationalism, we as a family with Success for the last 6 years have only been met with support and guidance, from admin personnel to in class instructors. Their professionalism and respect coupled with swift reply exceeds my expectations. While nothing is perfect, we love Success because they keep evolving with relevance to feedback from families.

Be advised that his charter system is for families who commit to rolling up their sleeves and getting involved with their children's progress to navigate the rigorous academic curriculum. This challenge really bonds the families as we help each other with advice and support. The teachers are like cheerleaders and I have seen so much hugging at pick up and drop off. In addition, there's an emphasis on multiculturalism that did not exist when I was school aged.

Success Academy is renowned for academic prowess and performance but my child has also been enriched by the art, music, dance and performance curriculum that brings the parents to tears and laughter with each production. The parents who we've befriended are like family now. This school community has really touched our lives.