Achievement First East New York Charter School

This school is very Academic Focused. The Scholars (students) constantly have "their face in a book", and I witnessed a "speed math drill" where teachers quiz students at random in the hall-totally amazing and helps keep the students skills sharp. I do think behavior wise the staff treats the students like robots, expecting 5, 6 and 7 year olds to "sit still", which is virtually impossible, and they also hav ea very long school day-doors open an 7:15 am. New Principal took over in January 2013, so far so good!
—Submitted by a parent

Loving this school! My daughter and I transfered from a chater school last year and we have nothing but great things to say about this school. They challenge their students, they're organized, and so much more. There are great things happening here.
—Submitted by a parent

I have a child in Kindergarten and he is doing very well academically. He is excelling in Math and reading, his teachers are wonderful and provide insight on the things I could do at home to help him. He is also in drama club and he loves it. Next semester, my other son will be entering Kindergarten at Achievement First and I have no regrets. Everyone is very pleasant to deal with!
—Submitted by a parent

My child is on her fifth year @ AFENY she started going to this school since it open, my daughter always have something to talk about when she come home from school so I change my son from poblic school were he was not doing well, and he reading and love going to school. When he does something bad I told him will send back to his old school and get back on track. I cold not have chosen a better school for my tree kids.
—Submitted by a parent

My child is a scholar at achievement first eny. I could not have chosen a better school. She is reading on a 3rd grade reading level and forget about math she loves it. The teachers make learning fun and exciting! the school is always having parent/scholars/teachers involvement workshops. If i had to say what is the thing i like the most about the school. I would have to say great communication i have with the staff. They let it be known never hesitate to call whenever you have concerns or questions they actually give you their personal phone numbers including the principal! that says alot to me. However even though the teachers play a big role in the scholars life you as a parent must do your part. I know i'm on the plc (parent leadership council) also known as parents in action! the school is great we love it! k.Carter
—Submitted by a parent

My child is apart of their 1st fourth grade class. My child has been enrolled since 1st grade and even though the teachers coma and go, the focus remains the same. They promote so much opportunities for the staff that there is not a doubt that they will promote the same ideaology in your children. They try to keep the students well rounded with promoting main focus in reading, math and writing. My child enjoys the teachers and I always see the change by the end of the year. I am a very happy PARENT!
—Submitted by a parent

The quality of the academic program is great. My son is in the first grade reading on a fourth grade reading level. His is also above average in math. The parent involvement is above average as well. We have a parent leadership meeting once a month. This is a great school.
—Submitted by Tonya, a parent