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I've had many complaints about this school prior to having my son attend almost four years ago. One particular complaint was the principal and how she presents herself and her authority to other parents. My husband and I had more than a few run-ins with this woman and every time we did, she was never respectful, polite, and often times -very rude. Never once has this woman spoke to us like a professional principle and it s the reason why I m pulling my son out come September. If you intend to bring your child/children to Merrymount, I d say to give it a shot because there are good teachers/parents involved that makes this school better than what it actually is. However, if you can t deal with politics and a rude principle- look elsewhere.
this is more of a question to everyone to thing about more than review question:why are so many parents pulling the children out of merrymount and into other schools What is wrong with this school?
I believe that there are many talented teachers at Merrymount School but the principle and the school's immediate staff need attention. It is sad that politics play a roll in a students education the Principle cares more about the rank of her test scores than the students well being. This was a great neighborhood school at one time and now it is sad to see what it has become. I have seen happy kids leave that school in the afternoon sad. I think it need to get back to basics education of our children and not the agenda of the "in crowd"
I have 2 children here one in first and the other in third and there doing great there and the teachers are really involved the with the students and the parents. One of my kids was going to another elem school in Quincy and was n't doing good there. Better quality of ed here.
We have amazing teachers and the students MCAS scores are the highest in the city. The principle is an incredible person.
I have 3 children that attended this school. The best quality about this school is the safety of the children, snack time, and lots of playtime. However, education is lacking at this school. There were some excellent teachers that my children benefited from; but they were the exception. Parent's involvement could be improved especially in their own child's education. Great idea about getting a new computer in each classroom, but they have them now and all they did was gather dust. Leadership, dedicated teachers and parents, pencils, paper, and textbooks are all that is needed to motivate our students to learn.
My daughter is currently a 3rd grade student at Merrymount and we've been very pleased with her experience there so far. The teachers are outstanding, and the principal is an efficient administrator who also provides a warm and welcoming presence. Their test scores are well above average and they also offer a variety of extracurricular activities. There is a great deal of parent involvement and I've been very impressed by this year's efforts to organize a fundraising event that will provide brand new computers throughout the school. Merrymount is definitely one of the best elementary schools within the Quincy school district.
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4 Agawam Rd
Quincy,
MA 02169
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Phone: (617) 984-8762
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