Watson School

277 North Centre Avenue

School District

Rockville Centre Union Free
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:10
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 03, 2017

My son is in the fourth grade at watson and he has been there since kindergarten. He has been nurtured and challenged since day 1. We couldn't be happier here and we feel very lucky. Watson is like a private school. Every teacher knows every kid and it's just a really great environment.
Submitted by parent on July 15, 2015

My child graduated and is very happy. Her teacher's were excellent. They really care about the children. They have so many activities. The Principal is wonderful as well. She made a few close friends. We were very pleased.
Submitted by parent on February 05, 2014

I graduated from this school and now my daughter attends. The school is bright, cheery and fun. I cannot say I know the common Core curriculum beyond my daughter's grade but it has put a damper on the education process. This is not reflective of the school but of the curriculum from NY state. They are open to suggestions, eager to listen and receptive. The kids seem to be progressing well. My daughter is excelling. She is reading, writing and found first grade math. I have nothing negative to report.
Submitted by teacher on March 20, 2013

My children graduated from this school unable to properly write in cursive or write a paragraph. We had to make up for a lot of lost time before my kids went to Middle School, where they are now on the High Honor Roll. Parents are catty, and there is an oppressive atmosphere at the school. The principal is all "show and no substance." There is bullying in the classrooms and on the playground, which is not addressed properly. Some boys were attacked on the playground by a kid with "issues" and they were told to forget about it! The kid who attacked them later got a Citizenship Award at graduation! The teachers are ordered to brightly decorate the halls, but the curriculum and teaching skills are awful. We are so glad to be out of this school.
Submitted by parent on September 29, 2008

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