Life Sciences Secondary School

I graduated from here in 2009. Amazing teachers but horrible principal and assistant principal so therefore the school is a mess and teachers can not exercise there full potential. The principal has no interest in the student so the students are not interested In school. I had enough credits to graduate a year early I only needed to take 2 more classes which she refused to allow me to do. I later learned she didn't let me graduate early because her graduation percentage for that year would have been lower since I wasnt graduating with my year. What a shame all she cares about is her image. Not to mention lunch periods are horrible packed hot and wild, but they refuse to let students out for lunch. Also there uniform policy is ridiculous if you are not wearing there school logo shirt you will miss an entire day of school. On the last day before school was out for the summer everyone came out of uniform and they had about 60 students (everyone who showed up for the last HALF DAY) and kept us all in one small class room packed together with not enough seats while they called our parents to come pick us up. the administration has no idea how to run a school properly and it's a shame.

I guess Im not the only one who feels this school is not providing the proper education to the students. Leadership in this school is lacking, and many of the students do what they want. There are no rules, students use cell phones in the school (look in Facebook), use foul language in front of teachers (ask your children), cut classes in the bathrooms , and for some reason students are seen around the neighborhood before school ends(ask the people who live there). Its sad to know that no one who works in the school has taken any kind of responsibility to notice these things.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has a lot of potential, however there is no moral among the students and the parents. The teaching staff is dedicated and are of the highest caliber with a few exceptions who are allowed to continue to teach. Some members of the guidance staff are not fulfilling their roles putting the burden on the students and their parents. Too often the students schedules are created lacking lunch periods. The lunchroom is inadequate and the students are not allowed to go out to eat more adequate meals and there is no gym. Too many times I had to take off from work to make sure my child was not slipping through the cracks.School correspondence is often mailed after the event has taken place or not at all. With corrective measures this could be a really good school.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is ridiculous over uniform they keep you out of class , or send you home...it's not right at all . I do not believe that uniform is more important then the education of a student also to be calling parents out of work for nonsense. I would not recommend anyone to come to this school unless you want problems. Also the staff inside the school are rude people they talk to the students in a rude way when asking for something.
--Submitted by a student

i am currently a senior at life sciences secondary school, i currently have a 92 gpa. during my time at this school Ive achieved many things that Ive never would've if i were at another school. unfortunately the school has gotten worse over the years and and this years graduating class is probably the last remaining class to get a good reputation. after wards the school will go down the drain. i have to admit this school have one of the best teachers around NYC but the students is what are going to lower this school reputation for years to come. if your looking for a great education Ive would've recommended it my first two years but not anymore. lucky im leaving this school just in the nick of time with the last remaining top graduating classes of 09 baby!!! p.s don't come to this school there are better options
--Submitted by a student

this schol has gotten worse over the years and the principal and assistant principal dont really care about the students they just care about how the school's reputation reflects on them. The principal tells the teachers when they are going to be inspected and when the school has open houses so the students can be on their 'best behavior'. They only do there jobs when people come every other time they dont really enforce anything. I would not reccomned this school.
--Submitted by a parent

My school has a very small amount of after schools activities and they are not participated in. Also if you do not wear the school logo shirt you will be held out of class for the entire day which is ridiculous! Also the principle and assistant principles are horrible they could not care less about the students, all they care about is the 'look' of the school. Also they lunch room is very small and extremly hot not any place to eat lunch but yet we can not go outside. We have no school dances or activities, and no school sports, I would not recommend anyone come to this school.!!!
--Submitted by a student

i like this school because i know im going to get a good education here.
--Submitted by a student

Life Sciences has the potential to become an excellent teaching institution. However, a few of the educators as well as the lack of cleanliness needs to be addressed. The principal (Mrs. Stanislaus) & grade advisor (Mrs. Ryan) are excellent with the students.
--Submitted by a parent

even though the school is small it has a great potential. Its pushes you to become a better student and person. the principal along with teachers make you feel safe.
--Submitted by a student