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Posted 2012-10-12
"The Hudson School has one of the most unique, progressive and positive learning environments I have ever seen in a school. Mrs. Newman, the compassionate and dedicated principal, is aware of everything that goes on and genuinely cares deeply about each student. The teachers challenge each child as an individual and appreciate everyone's unique talents. Passion is evident all around, among the students and staff. You can often hear students engaged with teachers in interesting discussions in the hallways.The work load is challenging but manageable, the classes small, and the staff fosters self-esteem and curiosity. For anyone seeking solid academics in a loving, slightly alternative environment, Hudson delivers. It's a small school with a big heart."
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Posted 2012-06-26
"This school is a unique school, and it does its job. It diligently educates students, while also managing to teach them about current issues in the real world. Its science and math programs are great, and the teachers---such as Mr. Raisa, Ms. Couturie, and Dr. Wool---teach in a not only captivating, but also dynamic way. Its other strengths, such as History and the languages(Latin, Japanese, French, Spanish, etc..), are also very strong. Teachers such as Dr. Case frequently engage his students in discussions of the material they cover---which often results in students understanding much more of the content then they otherwise would have from just reading the textbook. Additionally, the language teachers are very skilled at their job. Teachers such as Ms. Soulier and Ms. Yokota often make understanding foreign languages not only easy, but enjoyable. The Hudson School's students are very sociable, and it is easy for any student to find friends here. As a Hudson School graduate, I can't begin to explain just how much this school has allowed me to mature as a person. With that said, this school is as far from "normal" as possible--and I wouldn't have had it any other way."
Parent Review |
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Posted 2012-06-25
"Hudson School is Overrated. Strengths: 1. A few terrific caring Teachers. 2. Strong Latin & French Language teachers/programs. Critical Flaws : 1.Favoritism is rampant. 2. Many students are borderline bullies and the school administration is clueless about the goings-on inside the school bldg. 3. Expensive .School is always asking for extra Donations. 4. Lacking in strong Technology & Science/ Computer courses. 5. School administrators not at all responsive to constructive recommendations from concerned Parents. Overall not worth the high Tuition Expense> Student Body from a very narrow demographic income group. Very few students stay back for High School. No broad 'real-world' experience. Needs to revamp/replace Teaching Staff in many classes/courses. Just an honest direct assessment of Hudson School. Hopefully will be helpful to others. My child is still currently enrolled at the school."
Parent Review |
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Posted 2012-03-25
"I have 2 children in the Hudson School. They are both very different kids with different strengths and interests. They are both thriving in the Hudson School. Why? Because they are treated with respect and valued for their individuality. The small classes are what many students crave....an opportunity to be known and understood by their teachers and classmates. The success of the teaching is that the teachers are truly passionate about learning....not memorizing and regurgitating facts for tests. The students are challenged and supported by the most superior group of teachers I have ever seen in a school. These teachers stay late after school, helping students understand a lesson more clearly, doing science experiments, helping in every subject and the students want to stay after school. The students help each other. A real experience of community is what you feel every time you walk in to the Hudson School. My children commute on the NJ transit from an excellent public school system where we live. But we come to The Hudson School because we value education and learning at these earlier years, as critical to children's development as "whole" and holistic people."
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Posted 2011-06-27
"Some teachers are truly good, - in math, English and Latin for example. Others are not so much. I looked at the notes my kid brought home to prepare for the Science test, - and I could not find any system there. Just some very arbitrary pieces of trivia, poorly organized. In history class, after kids were told to pick a topic for an essay, my kid was instructed to drop his choice and was asked to write something that apparently seemed more politically appropriate to the teacher."