Briarcliff School

This is my daughter's 1st year at Briarcliff and I'm very happy with the school. She comes home excited & filled with new ideas. The principal is very hands on and the staff is very nice. In 2 years my son will be going to this school & I can't wait. The teachers are wonderful. I like how the kids are able to play & socialize with the other students. Some school do not even have toys in their classrooms. There is a time to learn & a time to play. It's a long day for them. Briarcliff balances how much time is spent learning & free time. That to me is very important. Remember parents it's only kindergarten.
—Submitted by a parent

My son attends Briarcliff, as an educator in a neighboring district I can say Briarcliff is ahead in teaching academics. The children are exposed to computers twice a week.My son completed the Spanish program as well. He has a great teacher who cares and loves to teach. We love the school!
—Submitted by a parent

Our child transferred out of this school in 1st grade. Briarcliff needs to focus on laying down a strong foundation of basics such as reading, writing and arithmetic before it attempts to branch out into 'fun' and 'innovative' extras such as 'writer's workshop'.
—Submitted by a parent

Briarcliff is Kindergarten and 1st grade. What I loved most about the school is the amount of exposure to new and interesting things including art & science. They have book fairs and lots of social events that the parents are encouraged to be a part of whether it's helping organize the event or just to see the children's socialization and progress. They are enlightened and encouraged everyday to be curious and to develop a love of learning. They are challenged and rewarded and celebrated and now that my son is going to the Wading River School I will miss Briarcliff, but I'm looking forward to 2009 when my daughter will attend.
—Submitted by a parent