Lutheran School of Flushing & Bayside

This is my daughter's first year at the school and she loves it. She is in the UPK program and the extended day program. She adjusted very well after transfering from another nursery school. The teachers are great. She is learning a lot and has made great progress in many areas.
--Submitted by a parent

First glance, we were a bit apprehensive about the "not so updated" appearance, but it was very clean. We spent 4-5 hours with Ms. Hasselbach and Ms. Lopez. We basically tortured them with questions on everything pertinent to a great education and the overall well being and safety for Lay. Mr. Castellani and staff are professional, understanding,courteous and willing to help at all times.We had never met an educator who made us feel as confident as Ms. H did, in what would be best for Lay.The unbelievably small class size, the diversity of the school, and the level of detail incorporated into the educational curriculum made us feel this was the school for her. She fell in love with the school,excelled in every subject,learned to slow down, focus,and pay attention to detail. Her love and learning for God and religion isn t "excessive" and doesn t overpower the importance of her education. This school personifies what education should be. It is small enough for each child to be special in their way,and bonds all students.We sacrifice a lot for Lay's well being and education. If you re that kind of parent...LSF&B is for you.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my son's 1st year @ this school & he loves it there & we do too!
--Submitted by a parent

This school has been such a blessing to my children, they are encouraged, supported and challenged. There is afterschool and clubs and groups. The teachers are wonderful and the principal and director are awesome. We are very happy here.
--Submitted by a parent

i'm am korean which means that i don't speak English very well. but this school helped me to learn English. also the pricipal helped to hang out with friends. i went to this school only for 1year. but i still could go to high school i wanted. my grades were much better than my friends. also i was on the honor roll. This honor is accmoplished by having a composite average in major subjects of 90% or higher, with no grades lower than 80% on the report card.
--Submitted by a student

I am a student at LSFB and i can say several things that are wrong in the 'quick facts'. First of all, the school day actually lasts 8 hours. Classes begin at around 8:15 am. All classes end at around 3:00 pm, but classes are dismissed at staggered periods, as not to overflow the street with cars where the students are dismissed. Secondly,The school does have a library, although most teachers don't utilize it because they have their own classroom libraries. In the 2007-2008 school year, there was no pre-k, however, on the date of this writing, the school board had notified students and parents through a newsletter that the school has applied for a UPK (Universal Pre-K). I believe the PTA, the students themselves, teachers, administration, and the school board is at its highest at LSFB, and I suggest you come!
--Submitted by a student

The class sizes, few dedicated teachers, and the encouragement of children to do community service and be charitable are the only redeeming qualities of this institution. The chronic tuition increases, the lack of facilities, the buildings in need of renovation, the bias towards the children of staff and church officials, and an outdated curriculum are just some of what you will have to look forward to. Children who perform near or at the top of their classes will become easily bored, and the teachers may not have the time or ability to accommodate their advanced learning needs. The Math, Science, and Language curriculum is poor. If you would like your child to get into a magnet High School (Bx Science, Stuyvesant, Bklyn Tech, Townsend Harris), you would be wise to put them in the Public School system by the time they reach 5th grade.
--Submitted by a student

Both my sons have gone to LSF +B since they were 5 years old. Each child is encouraged to do their personal best. The teachers strive to bring out the best in each child. The principal and all staff knows each child by name. The school offers after school care, sports, among other programs, both education and just for enjoyment, and has a active Parent's Group. Their Motto, 'Big enough to Challenge, Small enough to Care' surely fits this school. I would like to thank everyone at LSF & B for bringing out the best in my children and giving them the encouragement and confidence they need to go out into the world!
--Submitted by Sandi Dunn, a parent

As a current staff member I can appreciate the difficulties associated with choosing an all inclusive school for ones child. Unfortunately, each school has its strengths and weaknesses and to say that LSFB is void of such faults would be na ve. But within LSFB s weaknesses, lie its most virtuous strengths. The LSFB staff, teaches within the Christian spirit, promotes understanding, and emphasizes the importance of caring. Whilst the school structure might not be the most modern one, the teaching within the building is held to the highest standards. We at LSFB, have been taking significant steps in continuing to enrich our curriculum which, whilst is in keeping with NY state standards.We are currently upgrading our after school extra curricular programs hence offering students more academic options and parents their much needed flexibility. Choosing the right school for your child is essential to their academic, social, as well as spiritual development.
--Submitted by a staff

I'm very surprise of all negative things people are writing about this school. My daughter graduate last year. She attend there from K-8th. She always told me that if she didn't understand a class work the teacher will find the time to explain it until she get it. My daughter said she will always have good memories of that school. I had also volunteer there. I have seen how the teachers do care about the students. Everyone there is like a family. I have seem teachers worry about each students. All the teachers in that school want the best for each students. I know for a fact if I need to talk to the principal about anything he would always listen. I have to agree with a person who wrote that not all schools perfect. But I do know your child will feel love and safe.
--Submitted by a parent