Ss Cyril & Methodius School

105 Half Hollow Road

Deer Park, NY 11729

5 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Submitted by other on October 15, 2019

My child attended this school for a few years. The education is about average, not much better than public schools, and the teachers, while experienced, are largely short-tempered and illogical in their grading systems. The staff also has a habit of ignoring important issues such as injuries and certain types of bullying. If a racial slur is used between students with intent to emotionally harm, and the issue is brought to the principal, don't expect her to deliver much more than a chiding; whereas other issues, while infrequent, are taken care of much more zealously. Similarly, injuries are regarded as unimportant, and more often than not even serious injuries such as possible head trauma don't seem to warrant a quick phone call home. In gym class, these injuries are especially rampant, in ranging severity from tripping to being hit with soccer balls in the face to bones being broken. None of these concerns are regarded with much interest by the current gym teacher, who doesn't see even the most severe as reason to go to the nurse's office. These issues become especially trivial when a child whose parents are on the school board is behaving immaturely or causing injuries, at which point issues are all but disregarded. While some aspects of this school are acceptable, the lack of trustworthiness and justice is an immediate turn-off for us. I hope that in the future, the staff of this school will rectify these concerns and create a better learning environment for its students.
Submitted by parent on January 03, 2018

My kids have been at SSCM for seven years now. My husband and I have been very happy with the school's programs and curriculum. When NY partially adopted Common Core, SSCM's administration very wisely sent their teachers for added training on teaching the Core and perhaps even more wisely, scheduled a series of meetings with the parents, so that we could also learn more about the goals of the Common Core, get a feel for how SSCM intended to roll out elements of the Common Core and understand how our children's learning would be transforming over the coming years. The education my children have received from SSCM has been outstanding. Progressive learning from experienced teachers with access to the best technology. It's been worth every penny alone just for this piece. But moreover, the school has a beautiful sense of community. The fact that SSCM is enriching our children on a spiritual, emotional and academic level brings us great comfort. We love that the teachers not only teach, but also embody values such as social responsibility, community service and kindness to others and to the planet we share. Our kids love having options like violin, chess club, Shakespeare Festival, volleyball, cross country team, band, rosary, knitting, art shows, NYSSMA and more. I would highly recommend the school to anyone who asks and look forward to the rest of my children's time with SSCM.
Submitted by parent on October 01, 2013

Excellent programs enrich my child's academic life at SSCM, from Mock Trial to Shakespeare performances, the Violin program, Spelling and Geography Bees, and he loves that they've now gotten iPads which are integrated into their regular learning. All around, it's been a good experience, the teachers are approachable and we think there's a good amount of discipline in the school.
Submitted by parent on August 01, 2013

This will be our children's third year at SSCM and we have been very pleased with the level of education, the programs available for high achievers, and most of all, the sense of community that is evident in the student body and families alike. We respect the teachers they've had, the learning is progressive and the school administration seems to value the same elements of learning that my husband and I feel are important: problem-solving skills, good moral judgment, and thinking beyond the questions on the page. We also like the level of discipline the principal exercises within the school. Treatment of the students is fair and consistent and the rules are simple and important ones. At the same time, there is an element of FUN and learning in every extracurricular activity the school initiates. While some look for activities like baseball and soccer, those are things you can sign up for with any intramural program. We much prefer the types of activities SSCM chooses to support: such as Curriculum Faires, Violin Concerts, Drama Club, Mock Trial, Yoga, Book & Cook, Band, Food Drives and more. Keep doing what you're doing, SSCM!
Submitted by parent on November 27, 2011

I have two (2) children. My son attended SSCM from Kindergarten through 8th grade. He graduated in June, 2010 and is currently a Sophomore at St. John the Baptist HS. He is an Honor student and taking a few AP courses as well. My daughter is currently in 5th grade at SSCM and also began in Kindergarten. She is a bright, energetic student and has been given many opportunities to expand her education in recent years. The school includes many programs formulated for both the advanced student as well as the creative student. I am grateful every day for choosing this school. True, there is tuition to be paid, but my husband and I find it a sacrifice worth making. The kids are happy, intelligent, articulate and aware of the people and community around them. I can't ask for better than that in this lifetime and I truly believe that they now have the strong foundation they will need in the world of today.