Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School

VERY MATURE RESPONSE WHAT A SCHOOL I FEEL THAT WAS UN CALLED FOR IT SHOW THE MATURITY LEVEL OF THE TEACHERS UNDER THE OLD REGIME.
--Submitted by a parent

You forgot to include how the school is going to financially survive. You made great points but to start over, you got to have funds. So I ask, how is this school going to pay good teachers like you a salary? Former concerned Teacher who glad one left!

I am currently a teacher at Merrick Academy. It is difficult to find the solution for the years of corruption stemming from Merrick's Board of Trustees and their contractor "Victory Schools." it really is a shame that charter schools like Merrick Academy are being run by businessmen, and not educators. They are usually lawyers or politicians...not truly concerned with our students best interest's. Its difficult to go to work everyday when you are surrounded by negativitey and poor managment. Here is the simple solution. Remove the current board, terminate relations with Victory Schools, and start fresh with the right leaders inplace to ensure a quality program. -Merrick Academy Teacher currently seeking another job
--Submitted by a teacher

im deeply upset and unhappy about the latest firing of teachers at merrick academy. im a parent of a second grader and thinking of moving my child to another school. these teachers work very hard and deserve all our support..shame on all of you that done this to our teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been a parent of Merrick Academy since my daughter was in the first grade. My oldest daughter has graduated from Merrick and is now doing very well in middle school. I cannot believe what is going on in this building. This is a school of excellence that treats the teaching staff like rabid dogs. My daughter is bright and has great teachers, she did very well in the social studies test. When I come to PTA meetings and board meetings I hear the leadership complain about the teachers. I say what are you complaining about? They are tremendous. All I see is unhappy people. Someone should do something before we lose the teachers that help our children perform. I worry about my daughter for next year?
--Submitted by a parent

I really dont know what the parents are talking about I am a former student at Merrick I miss it so much they have great displine and wonderful teachers this is one of the best schools you will every find

I am very unhappy with this school! The good teachers are leaving and there aren't really support for the less experienced teachers! I don't understand how this school received a high rating in parent involvement where a majority of the parents don't even show up the the pta meetings. As far as extracurricular activities, there is an after school program which resembles more like a day care than program which should offer challenging activities to all of the children involved. I believe Merrick could be a much better school if there were new leadership!
--Submitted by a parent

My grand son is going to leave in 2009 and we are looking for a middle school that would have his overall interest like Merrick Academy.Ithank Ms Alston and the staff from the bottom of my heart for helping my grandson stay focus.
--Submitted by a parent

im a student and i just graduated from the sixth grade and now im on to a 7th grade in a new school....im deffinently going to miss merrick because i've been in that school since 1st grade which is 6 years....right now i just wanna take the time out to say thank u mrs.alston for always being there your a great principle and i will never forget you....also mr.d[my math and homeroom teacher] even tho we was not on the same page all the time you helped me with what i needed because you cared about me and i repect that....mr.mac[s.s and science teacher] you are a very funny guy and you are so supportive and you give people more than one chance so thank you.....last but not leat mr.hilton he is soooooo wierd how can i forget him lol....but on the upp side he can b soooo funny...much love bye
--Submitted by a student

The School needs a new leadership. The school started off great and then declined for the worse.
--Submitted by a parent