In-Tech Academy (Middle/High School 368)

There are multiple problems with this school, seriously. Kids running around in the hallways during class hours, scribbles and gum all over the textbooks and (this gets me so mad) TERRIBLE technology, and I'm hearing all of this from my child and some other students who my child is friends with. Seriously, 4/5 of the tiny laptops are either slow or broken my child says. This is definitely not a proper environment in which my child can get his education, and I'm considering transferring my child to Kingsbridge School 141.
—Submitted by a parent

This school has such wonderful teachers! They really put their heart and soul into what they are doing and are passionate about teaching kids and changing their lives. In particular Mr. Anthony Iandolo and Mr. Bruno Santini should be commended for all the extra time they put into working with students, before & after school, during their breaks and on the weekends. Their spririt resonates within the childrem. Mr. Iandolo has been with the school since day one and has taught every individaul in our school band how to play their instruments! Mr. Santini works tirelessly with students and they flock to him like the Pied Piper. He coordinates the school yearbook, the media club and the computer graphics after school club. We are truly blessed to have these two oustanding people and amazing teachers in our learning community.
—Submitted by a teacher

4 assistant principals , a principal , 3 deans and nobody is ever available to discuss the harassment teachers impose on the students... can somebody tell me what Mr. Diaz does all day,how many guidance counselors are needed? school only cares about maintaining the facade they have created and not the safety or education of the children...school guards are useless...
—Submitted by a parent

This school gets a 5 out of five but i wish i could have gave it higher! My experience at IN-Tech is a very good one. IN-Tech Academy is a phenomenal school, from the first day you walk in you will feel as though you belong. The staff are amazingly kind, they will look out for you in every possible way. In fact the staff had found me a job at a community center by the name of Riverdale Neighborhood House. This school is great for anyone, but it is especially great for a student such as myself. The reason for this is because I am interested in technology. They have a great technology curriculum that is thought by an experienced teacher. They will allow you to take certification exams for free, this can help you better yourself in the future. They also have another great program called virtual enterprise, it allows you to get a feel of how the business life will be. Overall this school is THE best within a huge vicinity of its area. It is safe, it is great, it can prepare you for the future, it s the best school I have been to.

If it werent for teachers like Mr. Kmicikewycz, Mr. Peacock, and Mrs. Sheehan, this should would be very weak academically and socially
—Submitted by a parent

I think that this school is great! Most of the teachers have been very helpful with my child and my child's academics have improved because of it. The guidance counselor is the best I have ever seen. I love the principal of this school too! She is so dedicated to this school and it's students.I wish I had the opertunity to go to a school like this when i was comming up. I've seen what schools are out there in the Bronx and I would not want my child going anywhere else.
—Submitted by a parent

this school is not all that it seems to be cracked up to be. Ive been in this school for 5yrs. They spend too much money designing the school and not enough paying for text books. Most of the laptops dont work to while and theres hardly any after school activites that catch my interest. The school is preety safe but its small and boring there. And most of the school is consumed my middle schoolers. There was one year where i didnt even have a place to put my jacket because there wasnt enough rooms to create a home room for use. And they focus way tooo much on the dress code in the school. overall i'd say the school is -and i use this term loosly- okay.
—Submitted by a student

My 4 children have gone to MS/HS 368 and one thing I can say is that they do care for there children. They are tough because the world is tough. This is what the school is teaching them, follow rules and regulations. And if you feel that there decision is no just you can sit down and discuss with them how you feel. My son has been there since 6th grade and is graduating from 8th and is going into the 9th grade with the school and I wouldn't want it any other way. My 3 oldest have left after 8th grade and it's been HORRIBLE in the other high schools. There technology classes are awesome, I've done research and have not been able to find another like it. That's just my humble opinion.
—Submitted by a parent

The school is beautiful, the teachers do the best they can.
—Submitted by a parent

My child is a current 7th grader at 368 and has been a student there since 6th grade. Academically the school seems to be 'okay' however I have experienced mistakes on the administrative end of the school. I find that there is little information provided to the parents regarding how students can participate in some of the extra curriculm activies. I would like to know more about the transition from junior high school to high school. One thing I definetly don't agree with is the treatment the students receive when they wear polo shirts. I agree and support the dress code however I don't feel that a polo shirt is inappropriate, especially in the springtime. Overall I rate the school a seven out of ten.
—Submitted by a parent