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kerrycec03
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Freeport Question

Is it true they are really cleaning up Freeport? I'm a north shore Smithtown gal and I know Freeport is bad, but is it getting better?

Posted 8/23/06 9:49 AM
 
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schnapy
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Re: Freeport Question

I k ow the south side is better than the north they are fixinfg up the area by the nauticle mile

Posted 8/23/06 9:53 AM
 

~Colleen~
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Re: Freeport Question

They are definitely working on cleaning up the area - especially around the Nautical Mile. They built Victorian-looking condo's this past year and they "cheapest" went for $540k.

I hope they continue rebuilding - the area has some of the most gorgeous homes and the Nautical Mile is filled with great restaurants.

Posted 8/23/06 9:55 AM
 

SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Freeport Question

they need to do something about the SD! my sister was a student teacher there a few years ago and said it was worse than any city school. Chat Icon

Posted 8/23/06 10:14 AM
 

JandJ1224

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Re: Freeport Question

Yeah I used to live in Freeport until about 2nd Grade, the schools are bad, thats why we moved. There are some nice areas by the water but you have the schools.

Posted 8/23/06 10:21 AM
 

aw29
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Re: Freeport Question

The elementary schools are not bad-its when the kids go to middle school that there seems to be trouble. They just built beautiful carriage houses off Atlantic Ave :)

Posted 8/23/06 10:45 AM
 

Beth
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Re: Freeport Question

our friend lives there- I had to drop something off to her- it seems like alot of the old huge houses are being restored- they are stunning

but merrick road was not good

Posted 8/23/06 12:49 PM
 

mrswask
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Re: Freeport Question

Posted by SweetestOfPeas

they need to do something about the SD! my sister was a student teacher there a few years ago and said it was worse than any city school. Chat Icon




I was at Freeport High School for two years a few years ago - as an intern and then as a leave replacement.
I've also been in city schools. Is Freeport tough? Do they have problems? Yes. Would I send my kids to school there right now - no. But to say it's worse than any city school is incorrect and completely laughable. Don't believe the hype.

Posted 8/23/06 1:09 PM
 

SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Freeport Question

Posted by mrswask

Posted by SweetestOfPeas

they need to do something about the SD! my sister was a student teacher there a few years ago and said it was worse than any city school. Chat Icon




I was at Freeport High School for two years a few years ago - as an intern and then as a leave replacement.
I've also been in city schools. Is Freeport tough? Do they have problems? Yes. Would I send my kids to school there right now - no. But to say it's worse than any city school is incorrect and completely laughable. Don't believe the hype.

just going by what she said.

she teaches in the city, so I'm in no position to argue with her.

Posted 8/23/06 1:16 PM
 

MegZee
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Re: Freeport Question

Posted by mrswask

Posted by SweetestOfPeas

they need to do something about the SD! my sister was a student teacher there a few years ago and said it was worse than any city school. Chat Icon




I was at Freeport High School for two years a few years ago - as an intern and then as a leave replacement.
I've also been in city schools. Is Freeport tough? Do they have problems? Yes. Would I send my kids to school there right now - no. But to say it's worse than any city school is incorrect and completely laughable. Don't believe the hype.



my FH teaches in Bayside HS - definitely better than Freeport HS!

Posted 8/23/06 2:11 PM
 

LadyPrincess
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Re: Freeport Question

the SD is not that great -
have seen it get worse over the
years. Area is ok, mixture of home types ie colonical & old victorian etc, quaint in some areas. They are fixing alot of the streets/potholes etc.

But the taxes HURT ! Chat Icon

Message edited 8/23/2006 2:44:11 PM.

Posted 8/23/06 2:41 PM
 

mrswask
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Re: Freeport Question

Posted by Meaghan729

Posted by mrswask

Posted by SweetestOfPeas

they need to do something about the SD! my sister was a student teacher there a few years ago and said it was worse than any city school. Chat Icon




I was at Freeport High School for two years a few years ago - as an intern and then as a leave replacement.
I've also been in city schools. Is Freeport tough? Do they have problems? Yes. Would I send my kids to school there right now - no. But to say it's worse than any city school is incorrect and completely laughable. Don't believe the hype.



my FH teaches in Bayside HS - definitely better than Freeport HS!



and? There's a bunch of schools that are better than Bayside and a bunch that are better than Freeport - what's the point?
I've been at Bayside - wasn't too impressed.

Posted 8/23/06 2:48 PM
 

june262004
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Re: Freeport Question

Posted by mrswask

Posted by Meaghan729

Posted by mrswask

Posted by SweetestOfPeas

they need to do something about the SD! my sister was a student teacher there a few years ago and said it was worse than any city school. Chat Icon




I was at Freeport High School for two years a few years ago - as an intern and then as a leave replacement.
I've also been in city schools. Is Freeport tough? Do they have problems? Yes. Would I send my kids to school there right now - no. But to say it's worse than any city school is incorrect and completely laughable. Don't believe the hype.



my FH teaches in Bayside HS - definitely better than Freeport HS!



and? There's a bunch of schools that are better than Bayside and a bunch that are better than Freeport - what's the point?
I've been at Bayside - wasn't too impressed.



Agreed about Bayside. My SIL moved from bayside to Florida and the school in florida is better then bayside... now who was saying that about the south and schools Chat Icon

Posted 8/23/06 2:50 PM
 

MegZee
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Re: Freeport Question

all I was saying is responding to Freeport HS being better than a city school. I disagree. Cardozo is better than Freeport too.

eta: and the school system in Florida is Chat Icon IMO. I have friends that teach HS there who moved from NYC and said the kids arent as advance in their studies in FL as they are in NYC. of course im speaking in general terms.

Message edited 8/23/2006 2:53:38 PM.

Posted 8/23/06 2:52 PM
 

june262004
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Re: Freeport Question

Posted by Meaghan729

all I was saying is responding to Freeport HS being better than a city school. I disagree. Cardozo is better than Freeport too.

eta: and the school system in Florida is Chat Icon IMO. I have friends that teach HS there who moved from NYC and said the kids arent as advance in their studies in FL as they are in NYC. of course im speaking in general terms.



Did you read what I just wroter? My SIL even works in the school System in both places.

Posted 8/23/06 2:54 PM
 

MegZee
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Re: Freeport Question

Posted by june262004

Posted by Meaghan729

all I was saying is responding to Freeport HS being better than a city school. I disagree. Cardozo is better than Freeport too.

eta: and the school system in Florida is Chat Icon IMO. I have friends that teach HS there who moved from NYC and said the kids arent as advance in their studies in FL as they are in NYC. of course im speaking in general terms.



Did you read what I just wroter? My SIL even works in the school System in both places.



and I know people who worked in both as well who have a different opinion! agree to disagree!

Posted 8/23/06 2:56 PM
 

04bride
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Re: Freeport Question

i thnk to say "better than or worse that city schools is making a generalaztion that all city school are bad."
i will admit most are not good. i teach in one. But the district i live in ( wish i taught in) District 26 is the best one in the city and has some wonderful schools such as Cardoza.
Every school has good and bad some have more bad than others some more good than others.

Posted 8/23/06 2:56 PM
 

mrswask
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Re: Freeport Question

Posted by Meaghan729

all I was saying is responding to Freeport HS being better than a city school. I disagree. Cardozo is better than Freeport too.




I still don't get the point. I was responding to a GENERALIZATION made that "city schools were all definitely better than Freeport." I beg to differ.

So big deal - Cardozo and Bayside are (in your opinion) better than Freeport. They are certainly not representative of the majority of city schools.

Three quarters of the high schools on Long Island are probably better than Bayside and Cardozo.

Did you work at Freeport. If you did, by all means, you can compare. If not, you really shouldn't judge. What do you define as better? There were plenty of things and characteristics at Freeport that I would definte as "better."

Posted 8/23/06 2:56 PM
 

SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Freeport Question

Posted by mrswask

Did you work at Freeport. If you did, by all means, you can compare. If not, you really shouldn't judge. What do you define as better? There were plenty of things and characteristics at Freeport that I would definte as "better."

just wanted to clarify. I was the one who made the initial comparison (hear say) between city SD's and Freeport, because my sister has worked at both and that's her opinion.

Message edited 8/23/2006 3:03:46 PM.

Posted 8/23/06 3:03 PM
 

MegZee
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Re: Freeport Question

Posted by mrswask

Posted by Meaghan729

all I was saying is responding to Freeport HS being better than a city school. I disagree. Cardozo is better than Freeport too.




I still don't get the point. I was responding to a GENERALIZATION made that "city schools were all definitely better than Freeport." I beg to differ.

So big deal - Cardozo and Bayside are (in your opinion) better than Freeport. They are certainly not representative of the majority of city schools.

Three quarters of the high schools on Long Island are probably better than Bayside and Cardozo.

Did you work at Freeport. If you did, by all means, you can compare. If not, you really shouldn't judge. What do you define as better? There were plenty of things and characteristics at Freeport that I would definte as "better."



geez whats your problem? I have done research on a lot of the SD's on LI, including freeport. and my FH, being a teacher, knows what he is looking at. I do not like Freeport SD. if you do, good for you, im not going to judge you, so why are you on my case?Chat Icon

Posted 8/23/06 3:09 PM
 

mrswask
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Re: Freeport Question

My only problem is ignorance. I found your remarks to be ignorant and I responded likewise. I'm glad your FH is a teacher and know about schools. I'm glad you've done your "research" on schools. The are mass generalizations about districts - both good and bad. Things are a lot different on the inside.

Posted 8/23/06 3:13 PM
 

MegZee
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Re: Freeport Question

Posted by mrswask

My only problem is ignorance. I found your remarks to be ignorant and I responded likewise. I'm glad your FH is a teacher and know about schools. I'm glad you've done your "research" on schools. The are mass generalizations about districts - both good and bad. Things are a lot different on the inside.



I am not Ignorant. Not everyone can work in a school before sending their kids there. you have to use the information at hand to make an informed decision. I am using the information that I have the ability to obtain.

Posted 8/23/06 3:15 PM
 

mrswask
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Re: Freeport Question

Posted by Meaghan729

Posted by mrswask

My only problem is ignorance. I found your remarks to be ignorant and I responded likewise. I'm glad your FH is a teacher and know about schools. I'm glad you've done your "research" on schools. The are mass generalizations about districts - both good and bad. Things are a lot different on the inside.



I am not Ignorant. Not everyone can work in a school before sending their kids there. you have to use the information at hand to make an informed decision. I am using the information that I have the ability to obtain.





Didn't say you were ignorant - I said your remarks were.

Posted 8/23/06 3:18 PM
 

MegZee
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Re: Freeport Question

Posted by mrswask

Posted by Meaghan729

Posted by mrswask

My only problem is ignorance. I found your remarks to be ignorant and I responded likewise. I'm glad your FH is a teacher and know about schools. I'm glad you've done your "research" on schools. The are mass generalizations about districts - both good and bad. Things are a lot different on the inside.



I am not Ignorant. Not everyone can work in a school before sending their kids there. you have to use the information at hand to make an informed decision. I am using the information that I have the ability to obtain.





Didn't say you were ignorant - I said your remarks were.



and the difference isChat Icon

Posted 8/23/06 3:19 PM
 

mrswask
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Re: Freeport Question

Posted by Meaghan729

Posted by mrswask

Posted by Meaghan729

Posted by mrswask

My only problem is ignorance. I found your remarks to be ignorant and I responded likewise. I'm glad your FH is a teacher and know about schools. I'm glad you've done your "research" on schools. The are mass generalizations about districts - both good and bad. Things are a lot different on the inside.



I am not Ignorant. Not everyone can work in a school before sending their kids there. you have to use the information at hand to make an informed decision. I am using the information that I have the ability to obtain.





Didn't say you were ignorant - I said your remarks were.



and the difference isChat Icon




Oh lord - if you don't know that...I'm certainly not going to explain it to you.

Posted 8/23/06 3:20 PM
 
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