Moriches Elementary School

My son has attended Moriches Elementary since Kindergarten. He is now finishing second grade and we will be moving. Our experience with this school has been wonderful. All of his teachers have been great, especially his second grade teacher. She, with the help of his reading teacher and learning center teacher brought him up to the expected reading level after being far behind in the beginning of the year. I am very greatful for their support and ancouragement. This school has excellent teachers who genuinely care about our children. We will miss Moriches Elementary .
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great school. I think the school day is a little short. From start to end, it's 6 hours. Factor in lunch and recess. Other than that, security is good, parents included in reaching cirriculum goals.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a parent who also moved here from Brooklyn and I have to say I love Moriches Elementary. My child is doing great, she loves her school and she has opportunities she would have never had in Brooklyn. I am proud of the school and I congratulate all teachers, principle and staff for all their hard work not only is my child receiving a wonderful education, I know I send my child to a school were all who work there care about the childrens safety.
--Submitted by a parent

I have read some disappointing reviews with respect to this school and do not agree. I moved to this area from Southampton, NY as I felt my child would greatly benefirt from the academic and social principals of this school. I am very pleased with the attentive teaching and multiple opportunities for my cjild to participate and feel as though he belongs in this school. He attends Moriches as a Fifth grade student but entered as a fourth grade student and the change not only in his academic performance but his overall outlook towards school has been remarkable. I believe that the teachers as well as the administration are genuinly concerned for our childrens' advancements and preparedness for life. My husband and I could not be happier.
--Submitted by a parent

As a parent of two children in this district Iam deeply concerned about the quality of education that my children are getting. I firmly believe that the classes are too large-(25 kids in my daughters 2nd grade class, 24 kids in my other daughters kindergarten class). These teachers are overwhelmed even with the help of volunteer parents, as I do and paid classroom helpers. It is obvious that there is a good degree of children who do not get any help at home or there parents do not speak English to help them with there academics. The end result is these children need more help in school which takes away from the others who are far more prepared. I could go on but I am hoping that with a bit of persistence and questioning of the administators and Board of Education that hopefully things will change for the better.
--Submitted by a parent

I think Moriches WAS one of the best elementary schools in the William Floyd School District. I actually purchased a house in an area that would ensure my children were able to attend this school. Four years into my children's education, I couldn't be happier with the quality of the teachers at this school. However, I am extremely disappointed with the lack of discipline and the fact that there are no consequences for innappropriate behavior by students. I believe the leasership at Moriches in ineffective and this is truly unfortunate for a school that has produced some of the most productive and active society members that I know.
--Submitted by Heather Aylward, a parent

I am writing this as a parent even though I also qualify for the 'Former Student' category. We have found the principal leadership and teacher quality to be outstanding. This school (and this district in general) offer teriffic educational opportunies for all of its students. You can go as far as you want to go! Faculty and staff are supportive and approachable and attend to the individual needs of each child.
--Submitted by Jessika Sobanski, a parent

When I was a student at Moriches, just a few years ago, I had relatively no complaints. The majority of the teachers were interesting, and original regarding their lessons. I also felt that the music program was outstanding and has helped to contribute to the great success of our middle and high school band, chorus and orchestra students.
--Submitted by a former student

I have been involved with Moriches for 6 years now. I have always been able to get in touch with my childs teacher when needed and he is doing wonderfully academically. I feel that the staff is dedicated and the children are their first priority.Keep up the good work.
--Submitted by Dawn, a parent

I have had nothing but wonderful experiences with Moriches. The teachers are dedicated and caring. The PTA is effective in fundraising and adding extra curricular activities. I was a student here over 20 years ago, I loved this school then and I'm just as happy now! My only complaint is that the classroom size is too large for effective learning and there are not enough paid aids. Encouraging parent participation is commended, but relying on it as a constant source of support for the teachers and students is unfair to both.
--Submitted by Heather Fitzgerald, a parent