When my son attended PS234 it was the best thing for him. It is an amazing school, amazing Teachers , Mrs. Fauerstein is the best Asst. Principal ever. I have never seen such a wonderful group of people who care so much and treat all of the children as if they were there own. They worked with me all
... Read more the time no matter what and that was very important to me... It is such a great feeling to know that your child will suceed, get the best education and have a great school year and have fun at the same time. For the first time in 9 years my son Loves school and cant stop saying how much he misses school. Thank you all for the best school year , keep up the great work and we miss you very much! =) Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/04/09
Both of my children attended school at PS 234. My son attend school from the day they open for the first time in 2004 until 2008. The teachers are great and Ms. Pallos the princinpal is great. The school is big and eventhough they don't wear uniforms I love how everything is handle. I really miss
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Posted by a parent on 05/26/09
My son went to this school. Was the public best school he could go. He learn english as a second language in 6 months, and became the best student of the year in one year. Thanks to all of them.
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Posted by a parent on 08/12/08
Great leadership, great students, wonderful parents, a supportive faculty of teachers who strive for excellence and an attractive school which constantly displays the creativity of its students with pride. What more can you ask for?
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Posted by a teacher on 04/03/08
P.S. 234Q is a home that houses over 700 children per day. In the four years since we have been opened our doors, not only have our test scores risen to new heights, but so have our administrators. Having left another school in the district to join the staff at P.S. 234Q, I am honored and lucky to be
... Read more part of this family. Mrs. Pallos along with her three assistant prinicipals make it their business to love and care for every one of their students as well as their staff. I have become a better teacher, through the guidance of these four amazing women. Our job is to make sure that our students learn and we go above and beyond our call of duty. Mrs. Pallos you are an amazing leader who helps guide those around you, I am truly grateful to be part of this amazing school. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 03/23/08
Bravo P.S.234 for its achievements in four short years! It is to be commended for its concern for the children, their parents and the community. there is an administration and faculty of new and seasoned personnel who, through their interactions and cooperation, work together for the benefit of all
... Read more children. The academic and artistic programs instituted by the administration as well as complyhing to the Dept. of Ed. regulations, seek to and do address the numerous needs of all students. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 01/30/08
This staff and administration cares about and loves all the students. They are respecful and helpful to all the parents regardless of any language barriers. and because of its great leadership, PS 234 has become a great school since its doors opened just five years ago. I am proud to be a part of PS
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Posted by a teacher on 01/26/08
The Principal is a devoted caring professional. The children always come first. I have witnessed Mrs. Pallos s compassion and genuine concern for the children. I have seen Mrs. Pallos console a crying child, calm a troubled child, and ease parents concerns. To the staff her guidance and instruction
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Posted by a other on 01/18/08
My child goes to this school and I have complete confidence in the current leadership. The environment explicits good discipline and tight controls. Teachers are hardworking and very interactive. Although I am an immirant as well but I never had any issues . As far my feedback is concerned, I foresee
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Posted by a parent on 01/16/08
This is a fairly new school and parents might get the impression that this is a good school. My experience with staff and teachers has been very interesting. The teachers are fairly young and are manipulated, they would not make a move until administration says so, so the teachers are not on the side
... Read more of the students in anyway. The principal has a handful of staff that acts like her sidekicks. Their attitude is not appropriate for a school environment. Diversity is not welcomed in this school. However, the reality is that there exists a large population of immigrants in this school and language at times might be a problem, this school does not in anyway work with these parents. This school is springs to action very quickly in an attempt to label certain children. And they are adamant about it. There is plenty of talking down to students and parents alike. This is a small school and has a lot of potential to be a great school but with a different principal and staff. This school is in desperate need of a principal who has an open mind and posse s people skills and most importantly a heart for the well being of the students. Read less
* In 2008-2009 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.
Student enrollment:
694
Students per teacher:
20
Full-time teachers:
35
Number of classrooms:
36
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Band, Music, Orchestra
Computer Science
Computer Science
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Speech/Language Pathologists
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Astoria schools — Ps 234 is located at 30-15 29th St, Astoria NY 11102. 30-15 29th St is in the Astoria neighborhood and 11102 ZIP code in Astoria, NY The school district for Ps 234 is the New York City Department Of Education. Ps 234 is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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