Columbia Secondary School

Posted November 19, 2009

This is my son's second year at CSS, his experience so far has been wonderful! The teachers are very knowledgeable and encourage regular parent and student feedback. I usually receive responses by end of same day -- even on weekends. There is a lot of homework but most students complete within 2 hours, unless taking optional advanced components of certain classes or distracted by other extra curricular or home activities. Overall, the challenging academics are as expected. I had some initial concern that the Philosophy topics were a bit too mature for middle school children, but the students seem to really enjoy the intellectual conversation and have surprisingly strong views. The school website provides information on class requirements, homework, individual student progress, and student portal for 'school related chats'. Compared to the other NYC selective schools my children have attended, CSS offers the most opportunity for academic and personal enrichment.
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Posted November 5, 2009

School is overly hyped. CSS is a traditional Catholic school in style with some innovative programs. They are sink or swim. Although a public school, if a child is having problems, the principal pushes the child out of the door. Teachers are great, but do not seem to understand any but one style of learning. High stress environment for children and teachers alike.
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Posted June 8, 2009

This school is a really great school and the applicants or students in this school are really lucky to be there because it is a huge opportunity for the future of the students here, I am so happy and grateful to be in this school.
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Posted December 26, 2008

CSS is a very fun school to be in. We just recently had a Student Government Movie Party and Dress-Down Day. What is cool about this school is that we [the students] get a say at least at one point. Our voices are heard when we have to say something. The policies that are out are followed and we maintain a large amount of order. Wwe are also using the 'green' policy. We try to recycle as much as we can. The only problem is that the school beneath us doesn't. Please help us out by going to coulmbiasecondary.org and donating to our school and profiting for mini-grants that the faculty have put up. Thanks!
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