My son is new to the school, and he loves it. The Principal is amazing, she's helpful personable, and friendly.My son is LD, his self esteem has improved as well as his academics, thanks to the great teachers. The entire school has a very possitive friendly feeling. This is such a fresh change from his
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Posted by a parent on 09/27/09
My son has been attending PS 176 since Kindergarten and is now almost done with the third grade. In my opinion there is no better school for your child than 176. The teachers are incredible and my son has had 4 amazing teachers. They care about their students as if their own. The school hallways
... Read more are filled with children's school work and the classrooms are cheery and encouraging. Yes, the school is crowded, but all of the teachers, aids, staff and security guards know the kids by name and they really look out for them. Ms. Culkin, the principal of 176 is a wonderful principal. She goes by the book but is sooo involved with everything that goes on with the school as well as the kids. She is at every single event and encourages the kids to do their best. A wpnderful school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/30/09
We were just transferred to this school and I love everything about the school. Great PTA and website is full of information. Principal Culkin, Asst. Principal Posner, the teacher, even the security guard are all friendly and helpful. My son is reading more and he loves the school and his teacher,
... Read more Ms. Vento. Ms. Vento is so patient with the children and will take the time to help them. I can only praise this school for the great leadership and teamwork. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/11/09
My son, who is mildly ADHD, was having difficulty keeping up with the work load at the catholic school he attended. I transfered him to PS176 based on input from parents whose children have similar issues. I am thoroughly impressed by the improvement in his academic performance due to the level of
... Read more attention the children receive at this school. Pricipal Elizabeth Culkin is a wonderful woman who is sincerely concerned with the welfare of the kids and is very hands-on. I've seen her performing crossing guard duties on a couple of mornings greeting the parents as they arrive. She sets a level of performance that all of her staff rise to. I don't think I could have found a better school for my son to attend. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/02/07
My daugher was enrolled at PS176 for Delta K and Delta1st Grades. We had to leave because my younger daughter was accepted into the Delta program, in my zoned school. So we moved my daughter that was currently enrolled in 176 to my second daughter's school so they would be together. While I am pleased
... Read more with the current school; I miss PS176. Mrs. Mule really gets these children to read and do two digit math in her class -- before January! Mrs. Mule stretched the teaching environment every day. And for Ms. Vento, she is also wonderful. My daughter's writing was brought to another level with her. Ms. Vento's concerned for her 'children' came across every day. Ms. Culkin, the pricipal, was a terrific leader. Always felt comfortable speaking to her. The PTA, was incredible. Very involved with so many wonderful activities for the students. Their Violin Program is awesome. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/10/07
My son has been attending P.S 176 since he started kindergarten. He is now in the first grade. Mrs. Cartalano is a wonderful teacher, and the principal Mrs. Culking is great. mrs.Culking treats every child like if it was her own, very sweet and caring. Always keeps family activities going. The only
... Read more negative about this school, is at 2:45 p.m when the kids are coming out of the school. Traffic, Traffic,Traffic!! It is very hard to pick up ur child without blocking traffic! Be ready is you double park, you are causing traffic and be ready for a ticket. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/26/07
P.S. 176 is the greatest school ever!The teachers are awsome. Especially Mrs. Gencarello. She is nice and she explains what you have to do. She is my FAVORITE teacher EVER!!!!!!!
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Posted by a former student on 11/01/06
This is just a great school. It has a warm and nuturing teaching staff and an awesome administration. There are many family activities such as Family Movie Night and Crazy Hat Day. Most importantly, is the emphasis that placed on learning. The kids really like going to school. It's interesting how
... Read more the school surveys the students to find their interests. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/25/06
Good teachers. Nice area. Very active parent involvement.
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Posted by a parent on 01/15/06
This is a great school with a caring staff. There are many activities for students. Students like to come to school. Parent involvement is encouraged and parents volunteer for classroom activities
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* 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:
1,201
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
90
Number of classrooms:
50
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Brooklyn schools — Ps 176 Ovington is located at 1225 69th St, Brooklyn NY 11219. 1225 69th St is in the Borough Park neighborhood and 11219 ZIP code in Brooklyn, NY The school district for Ps 176 Ovington is the New York City Department Of Education. Ps 176 Ovington is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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