Manhattan Charter School

My Daughter was in Ps 110 for G- K and the teachers and some of the students was not nice! But I am so happy that I toke my Daughter out from there and I put her in The MCS! my Daughter love them all and they love her tOo! I love the way there are with all the kids and I feel so happy of putting my daughter there! There all the best!
--Submitted by a parent

This school just looks good from the outside. All they care about is the test scores they don't care about the kids. Especially if the kid has any kind of disability. I regret putting my child in this school, they killed his love for learning. So glad it's over now since he will be going to a new school.
--Submitted by a parent

My son was transferred into MCS in the middle of his 1st grade year and I am so happy that I transferred him in. The teachers have been excellent. The principle is a wonderful woman who greets each kid with a handshake every single morning and salted each one by their name. The staff i always very helpful and they do often provide flyers that indicated information pertaining to the kids. I have never heard of any incident where a teacher was rude to a child or have I ever been treated with disrespect as one parent below commented. My son has made a tremendous improvement in reading and math and is excelling in science thanks to his wonderful teachers at MCS.
--Submitted by a parent

A Great school that really challenges students to reach their full potential.
--Submitted by a parent

My son started the first year at this school. He was the 1st First Grade, the 1st Second Grade, Third grade, Fourth Grade and graduating fifth grade. He was part of the 100 percentile in reading & math for the 3rd grade, as well as 100 percentile in 4th Grade, the 1st to ace the Science Exam. I have a lot of expectations with this school and my son was able to reach it all. The music program alone is phenomenal for the children. My son learnt french and is excellent in science because of the teachers dedication and Principal's love for the students to have the best. I will definitely recommend this school for the ages this school take the children. My youngest son will go to this school. Because this school was awarded 5 more years. Hiliary Clinton came to our school as well to see the excellence!
--Submitted by a parent

I am really happy I transfered my son. He is more confident and happy with his new school and friends. This school definitely works to motivate each child, and no one is left behind. They have a great curriculum and the proof is in the pudding when your own child notices the difference and comments on he prefers the approach to subjects like Math. These teachers care and still offer the firmness need to instill discipline, self respect and respect of others. Pushing them to appreciate all aspects of learning. Great job MCS! I am glad I am there! Wish I was there earlier!
--Submitted by a parent

MCS is needs more transparency. We need to get a lesson plan for each subject taught when the year begins. Most parents do not know when the state exams are given. We want to work with our kids. We are kept in the dark. The faculty is rude to the parents and often times to the kids. There is abusive speech. Ask your child, talk to your child. There is a need for more diversity and accountability. Less teaching to the exams. The parents are smart. Teachers are very negative and not supportive. They drive the kids and are unkind to them. We do not know who to go to. I'm afraid that MCS will become a monster with its success. Why? Parents are treated as if they are stupid and so are their minority kids. There is retaliation against the parents and the child if anyone speaks up.
--Submitted by a parent

MCS is a good school. In my opinion, they teach to the exam and there is little practical teaching for every day living as the progressive schools do. It's all about the exams, all year round. This is unfortunate because we want PRACTICAL TRAINING. Inviting architects and others to show the kids why certain math is important, etc. There is little to no transparency. There is retaliation for expressing one's self. Parent's are left in the dark and are not communicated with on their level. All communication is based on the exam. Hence, my rating of the school is okay but I am concerned about many things.
--Submitted by a parent

Why do you love Manhattan Charter School? The reason I love MCS, is because the school is a great school overall and was the best choose I made for my daughter!
--Submitted by a parent

This school has it's problems. They do not except any child with disabilities or with IEP's. (Of course thats why they score well on state exams) Parents and some staff members are rude.
--Submitted by a parent