I.S. 98 Bay Academy

The school has a strong rating, but only few teachers actually teach kids something at Bay. A lot of times, they don'd even give kids HW! My daughter had Math & Computers as her talent, during 6th grade she did not have math homework for almost 6 month! At the same time all of her grades a very high (who needs a grade without a backup?!) The school can be a good choice for an average kid, but it's not good enough for smart child. They will have a hard time to get in a good high school & keep up there. I'm very disappointed with a school choice I made a couple of years ago.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a school that is amazing to work at. The students try their best and always push for more. The administration is amazing at everything they do. Honestly, this school is heaven for the staff members and the students and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
--Submitted by a teacher

I am a student at the Bay Academy and this school makes you want to keep on trying harder with your learning. I<3 this SCHOOL!! It allows you to make friends that are always on your side and that help you with your homework and projects. It feels just like home! The air is fresh and you are ready to learn and improve your talents in talent class. It is pretty hard learning in this school but it is worth it. It is hard because the teachers are trying to push you into trying to work harder on your work. The work is worth it and I think i have made the right decision to go to this school after taking the the talent test and not Mark Twain. Mark Twain has weak Math and Science but the Bay has Advances English language arts and it is also known as the school of the arts and sciences. The Math is supper advanced and we learn things that we did not even see other middle schools do. This school allows me to get a better chance of getting into the best high school like BERGAN COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL or other. This school is 10 times better than Mark Twain in most subjects. The Bay Academy has nice strong confident teachers that you can trust and they will do anything for you to pass. AWS!!

It is a great school and gives good education. Bay Academy is one of my top schools, I feel that this school is ten times better than Mark Twain. Everyday when I leave school I look up and admit no other school can beat this one.

I LOVE THIS SCHOOL it is like my second home everyday waking up to go to school is amazing the time passes by so fast because they make learning fun I never wanted to go to Mark Twain i honestly feel bay academy is better <3

I graduated from this school a year ago. Although, the work may be challenging at times, but teachers are always there to help. This school is like a home to us students.

Ever since the new principal has taken control, there is a large lack of discipline, students can get away with anything and they know it. There are to many fights and there is no respect for the staff, I am glad my child is leaving this year
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers are amazing! This school really brought my self-esteem up.
--Submitted by a student

I just graduated from the Bay Academy and it is more of a home than a school. The teachers are always there for you. Never be afraid to ask your teachers ANYTHING. Yes, the work can be challenging, but that is what you are there for, to work hard. The Bay Academy also allows you to show your various talents at the same time. I was in Drama Talent. In 7th grade My class 831!!!! put on the Cinderella play and in 8th Grade, we put on 'You're A Good Man Charlie Brown' THANKS TO Ms. Comas!!! I miss ALL of my teachers!!(Ms. Lord, Ms. Comas, Ms. Norwich, Ms. Herman, and many other teachers!! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!! P.S. I am going to put my name: Tamara Taylor McDonald (Class of 09')!!
--Submitted by a student

like many other reviews, i will start by saying i am an eight grader in the bay academy. Schools are schools but bay is a home. Bay is where we started our transition from kids to young adults. Bay is a palce you can feel welcome. Sometimes it's not even a school its a place of enjoyment.Don't get me wrong the work can be a tad difficult, but the teachers are there with us every step of the way to help ease the pain. Wheter the pain be about school or not. I'm graduating this year and more than my friends i will miss bay. It was my home and i loved it there. But when u love something and let it go, at least you always kknow there some lucky kid who'll have the opputunity to enjoy it after u. I'll miss u bay
--Submitted by a student