Jean Gillin

Having been at Portledge for over a decade, it is my second home, and has been since I first walked through it's doors. The school supports the Arts with music and art courses available from pre-nursery through graduation, and supports academics through small class sizes and individual attention from teachers. Sports are played from grades 5-8 and are available through graduation as well. The sports coaches encourage student to do their best and believe in themselves, and promote teamwork and sportsmanship. Portledge is not only a school, it is also a community where children feel safe and cared for. I honestly love this school.
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LVElementary School provids a creative eduction for young childen in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

I am a Student here. I was Bullied in 7th grade the next day when i walked into school the bully was called down to the principal during first period. 0 tolerance for bullying. Honestly i dident even report the bullying so that even shows how attentive the staff and students. The teachers are the best and really care about their students, if they see that your child is failing your child has the option to Go into a support class and the good part about these classes is that they are worked into your day so you dont miss any electives. GREAT SCHOOL. and for the person acouple reviews below me there is NO DRUG USE IN THIS SCHOOL. and the IB classes are not in middle school they are in HIGH SCHOOL. The challenging academic programs are in the 8th grade where students take 9th grade honnor classes in 8th grade...Hard Stuff. The Principal is the nicest man ever every morning he stands out side rain or snow or sun and gives the parents , teachers , and students a GREAT morning Hi Good Morning! a great boost to your day
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Pros -Excellent student to teach ratio. -Creates special student/teacher relationships. -Approachable Faculty. -Strong Academics well rounded curriculum. -Well prepared for College. -School reputation helpful with College admission process. -Easily participate in athletics and extracurricular activities. -Easy for a student to have a voice and identity. -Quaker values aren t imposed on students. -Developed friends with classmates and know these relationships will last a lifetime. -Best education available on Long Island. Cons Tuition is ridiculously expensive. No education is worth what private schools charge. Your child could be equally well off attending an excellent public school and exposed to good parenting. -Competitive atmosphere, both socially and academically. Students very concerned with grades, performance and status. Believe this to be a product of Friend s socio-economic demographic. -Majority of student body lacks diversity. -Board of the directors and past head masters have demonstrated questionable leadership. They always need to be monitored.
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