The Community School

11 West Forest Avenue

Teaneck, NJ 07666

6 Reviews

School District
Grade

3-8
Type

private

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Submitted by other on February 12, 2024

I attended this school from 1st grade to 12th grade and the teachers are very understanding about all disciplines and did their best to try finding ways to help everyone learn in their own ways and if the students would be having trouble the teachers would call the students parents and work with the student and family to figure out how to help the specific student Christina Mourkakos
Submitted by student on April 20, 2022

As a student whose special needs are depression and anxiety, I felt like Community High School, wasn't the right fit. The current principal, would be prejudiced and go against issues I would have. The "popular" students would be privileged and treated better than students who weren't at that status level, and whenever a minority would get bullied, it would always be their fault and not the bully's. Sometimes those bullying others would be justified as just being "themselves" and not have to pay the consequences of their actions. Not enough equality even though the school preaches about it. The nurse would never do anything, because when I FELL down the stairs, she forced me to get the water MYSELF, despite her being a "qualified nurse". There were three teachers who ACCUSED me of things I didn't do, and when I talked to the current principal, he said the following "WATCH YOUR MOUTH!". I don't know who hires these people, but personally, it's a poor choice of qualified professionals because they don't do anything when a problem strikes and instead of doing something, they don't take responsibility for their actions as adults.
Submitted by parent on December 20, 2021

A parent of a son who used to be a student. He was a victim of harassment from several students and many of the teachers were too lazy to deal with the problem. The disciplinary teacher wouldn't get to the root of the problem either. Incompetence toward dealing with bullying was a major problem. Some teachers viewed the victim (including my son) as the cause of group bullying and even treated the victim unfairly. "Preferential treatment" was common practice among incompetent teachers who exercised discriminatory treatment toward certain students.Many of the students at the time had a lot of personal issues and used harassment as a way to vent their frustration on others. Punching, kicking, and throwing things were common methods of harassment and they would do it when teachers aren't watching. They would develop their sense of craftiness to get away with their mischief and often recruit the help of other students to falsely testify against their victim and claim that he or she is the one asking for trouble.
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2019

Nothing but good things, all things have come up easily addressed and quickly as well.
Submitted by parent on July 31, 2013

My son came here for 8th grade only from his elementary school. My strongest positive impression of this school is how closely it resembles the 'normal' middle school setting - at times a little too much. Regardless, it was a refreshing change from our his old school, it finally gave my son his first taste of a typical middle school experience instead of micro managing the kids. The student populous is mostly made up of intellectual/academic special needs - a better fit for my son because he is similar vs. uncontrolled behavioral outbursts. Students have lockers and move freely to get to classes between the 2 floors. The school feels like a family, the parent association is very active but not harassing which I liked. Paid lunch menus are available for students to choose from - convenient but a little pricey. Home lunches are allowed, but when authentic pizza pie are on offer, want your kid to be included. All in all, I was happy with the bulk of his experience the atmosphere introduced. Beautiful gym, beautiful ball field. My only complaint is typical tween antics with classroom interruptions should be dealt with more effectively.
Submitted by parent on November 06, 2012

The Community School is truly a special place. Before starting, I never would have imagined what a difference a small, specialized school and change in environment could make. My bright, motivated daughter started Community in the middle grades this year. Within a couple of days she was dancing around the house. Within a couple of weeks, her writing had improved dramatically. Every single teacher is committed to each child's academic, social, and emotional growth. This whole child perspective leads to a warm, nurturing environment. The students are some of the nicest, most polite, and least judgmental kids I have ever met. They really enjoy being with one another. The parents are fantastic, and committed to building community (no pun intended). The PA Association sponsors many events to help bridge the geographic distance. Every day I am thankful that my daughter is here. I hear equally good things about the high school.