MS 158 Marie Curie

Also, this school shouldn't flaunt the fact that it's a District 26 school. That doesn't help with anything. It's still a horrible school. The seniors who graduated in 2011 didn't go on any trips in the 3 years they have been there. I, for one, was one of those seniors. The teachers were horrible. Ms. O'sully, however funny she may be, didn't teach us anything. There were about 10 units in the Social Studies curriculum and she taught us 2 units. She's the reason why it's hard to keep up in my APWorld class. I am a freshman in Bronx Science. I still resent this school. There are only a few selective teachers that can actually, teach. This school really deserves to be a B or C school instead of the A school it used to be. All the parents who said that this school was good do not know how hard it was to study in this school. The teachers couldn't teach, the staff were horrible and rude, and the students were extremely rude and would hurt you. Oh yes, some of them smoke and drink.

MS 158 is a the biggest disappointment! They use the fact they "there is district 26" as some sort of bragging right. But it's a joke. The teachers do not care about the kids, there are to many kids.There is nothing challenging about this situtation. There is nothing exciting for the students;no clubs, trips, nothing. It makes me sad everyday to drop my child off. The front office is rude, everyone is just waiting to collect there retirement and the District 26 Super doesn'e even care. It's the entire system. Sad situation for the furture of our country.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is a total mess (no offense). Many students are "disgusting" and the teachers are anything but free. They have a tight schedule, which makes them super grumpy. Just get the right teachers, the nice ones, and you might just be fine. The principle and vice principles are busy but they sometimes have time to talk things out with you. Seriously, I didn't even want to move to Bayside in the first place. Ask my parents. They just pulled me here and transferred me to this school in the middle of the school year! Still, I have learned one thing that describes this school: Busy!!!

MS158 is overall a very good school. I'd say 99% of the teachers care and actually do their job. The teachers on the 8th grade are perfect.They give regents to all 8th grade honors students, which help you a lot in high school. Request Ms. Etsios for your 8th grade, if possible Social Studies teacher. Both of my children were fortunate to have her as their teacher. She is a life changing, caring and highly respected teacher in the school. Both my kids loved her and feel that they formed a connection with her by the end of the year. Don't think I will ever find a teacher like her again.
--Submitted by a parent

My parents moved us here from district 25 thinking that the schools would be so much better. Marie Curie is overcrowded and the teachers and principle don't care. I used to be in honors classes, practice a string instrument for music and run track. Marie Curie can not offer me any of those because it is overcrowded. I am put in a below average class. My coursework are too easy, my classmates are idiots. I have request to be switch to a different class but they are unable to fulfill. I am so upset that I wouldn't be able to take any regents this year. What a waste of my time. I am so ready for it. My parents spend so much money sending me to extra classes on the weekend and now I am stuck in a mediocre class. It is like I don't even have to try anymore. The principle and staff just don't care. They just want to stick you in whatever class they have opening for. I wish we never moved here.

I believe that Marie Curie Middle School 158 needs to give students some school trips! It's part of learning!
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent teachers and great after school programs even in tough times.
--Submitted by a parent

I really like Marie Curie Middle school for my daughter. All teacher are always helpful and informing.
--Submitted by a parent

I think Marie curie is a wonderful school!
--Submitted by a student

I am an 8th grade student in MS158. I am doing very well in my academics. My teachers at MS158 are amazing. They do whatever it takes for the students to understand. They care so much about us. I feel that I am prepared for high school thanks to this school. In my experience, you have to be a student to understand why it's not a bad school. This year, in 2007 many of the 8th grade students have excelled than any other year!
--Submitted by a student