Eleanor Roosevelt High School

Elro does not give 5 hours of homework a night. The principal has limited homework to 1/2 hour per night per academic course, for a total of about 2 1/2 hours per night. Over Thanksgiving break, teachers were not allowed to assign more than 1 night of homework. This is a school for hardworking students, but the homework load, while heavy, is not excessive. My son is a senior, not a super hard worker, and he loves this place. The teachers are wonderful.
--Submitted by a parent

This exact post re "Going Mentally Mad" is why our son w/our support chose not to go to ER. We had discussed this issue w/several parents of ER students and decided that the excessive pressure wasn't about learning but cramming and status seeking. Parents are beginning to lobby against all this overload that our kids have in the evenings and on weekends. This applies to private as well as public schools Let your voices be heard! 5 hours of homework each night does not make our kids smarter, just exhausted and burned out.
--Submitted by a parent

The work load and extended school day puts WAY too much pressure on the students to achieve what the teachers expect of us. Speaking for us all, the schedule and work load needs to be made with regard that each student has a life, and extracurriculers to attend. 5 hours of homework and a LONG school day is too much on us all. Going mentally mad!
--Submitted by a student

Leadership is key and Mr. Saliani is an outstanding leader. He has a good working knowledge of teaching and diplomacy - he has been known to prepare some of the lunchroom specials. The school environment reflects the involvement and interest of all the staff and students together.
--Submitted by a parent

This is an excellent school in terms of academics, social outreach and leadership displayed by its principal, Mr. Saliani. My son loves going to school every morning and comes home motivated to achieve.
--Submitted by a parent

Very high academic standards. The teachers are excellent, and they really care about their students.
--Submitted by a parent

The students have only to gain with an excellent teachers and staff. Extraordinary environment to learn.
--Submitted by a parent

Because it has prepared me so much for college. Because it has amazing teacher who do amazing work everyday. Because ELRO is the best!
--Submitted by a student

It's vibe is amazing. It's small, it's trendy, and all the students are very close. Plus the school has a LOT of money and blows it on cool stuff like class sets of iTouches and motion-sensing towel dispensers. But the school is great and the teachers are awesome. Lucky if you go here, missing out if you don't!
--Submitted by a student

The teachers and staff are excellent, the students are all friendly and kind, and it's the best learning environment in all of NYC
--Submitted by a student