College Achieve Paterson Charter School (Elementary Campus) 21 Market Street, Paterson, NJ 07502

"The staff is friendly and attentive, but some teachers are more strict than normal, especially in the kindergarten class. This Charter does not have a play area, nor does it have after school programs within the school. In addition, it does not have its own gym and at the end of Fridays classes are until 1:30 pm. On the other hand, I must talk about the Halloween party, because I know that there are many parents who do not celebrate it, nor do they want their children to participate in activities related to the topic. In my opinion, the school does NOT respect that. According to them they "NOT" celebrate Halloween, but rather they have a "fall festival." This is done on the same day as Halloween (October 31), they decorate with pumpkin, they are given pizza, they allow the students to use their costumes, etc. I understand and respect if they want to celebrate it, but they must respect, as the constitution says, the right to religion and I believe that the "fall festival" is a way to disguise Halloween, and if not, because they do not carry out the activity before or after Halloween. I asked before sending my children and they told me that they do not celebrate Halloween and it turned out that they were one of the few who were not dressed up and they felt bad because they are children."

"It is very good.college achieve.the directors as well as the teachers and social workers are efficient...very excellent..."

"The teachers and Staff are excellent .......especially Ms. Nina."

"Great job all staff, teacher, all thxs for everything"