Well.. The school is great. But some teachers are not. Children are graded unfairly and not according to their knowledge but according to likes and dislikes.
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Posted by a parent on 07/19/07
Our daughter attends P.S.195. This is her 4th year in school. She loves her teachers, the school staff, the classes, everything. Each new school year she says how much she misses her previous teachers and how great everyone is. The standards and expectations of P.S.195 are high but the students do not
... Read more seem to have a problem meeting them. The school really is a second home to students. Next year our younger daughter is starting Pre-K at P.S.195 and we feel confident that she will enjoy and fall in love with the school, teachers, and everything it has to offer. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/04/07
I have 2 children in PS 195. This school is known for a good reputation but the teacher is the one that makes all the difference. And I have to say that my child in kindergarden program is totally terrified of her teacher. The whole year has been a huge disappointment. I believe children are graded unfairly
... Read more and not according to their efforts and knowledge but according to some other rules. I can't wait for this year to end and get over this experience. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/12/06
My son finished kindergarten-excellent program in the regular class, although there was a gifted-talented program as well. He is reading fluently, and not just one syllable plain words, but books for kids in 2nd, 3rd grade. Great art program, safety and discipline are top notch.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/05
I went to PS 195 for 4th and 5th grade. I am now a freshman in HS. From the beginning, PS 195 was my second home, the kind, caring atmosphere and learning environment paved the way for my success. The teachers are great and they taught me so much. From an early age they teach children to work hard. It
... Read more was so much fun going to that school, and I learned so much while having that fun. They taught me how to be a good student, and I even use some of the skills I learned from there in my life now. Thank you PS 195 for everything! Read less
* In 2006-2007 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 2006-2007 results for English language arts are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. Math results will be added after their release by the New York State Education Department. 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:
384
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
26
Number of classrooms:
15
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Brooklyn schools — Ps 195 Manhattan Beach is located at 131 Irwin St, Brooklyn NY 11235. 131 Irwin St is in the 11235 ZIP code in Brooklyn, NY The school district for Ps 195 Manhattan Beach is the New York City Department Of Education. Ps 195 Manhattan Beach is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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