My son is brand new to big school as he calls it.. The enviornment in the school is a very good one. So far its ok..I hope that with the help of xcellent tachers staff and parenting my son would b on the a average.
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Posted by a parent on 10/10/09
This school is a gem in the Brooklyn area, flying below the radar. The principal and is staff are doing a fine job of demanding high standards. Character and social development skills are also emphasized.
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Posted by a other on 07/18/09
PS 276 is an excellent school. My 1st born was in their Astral program and he graduated from there and he is at Lenox Academy now and doing excellent thanks to his basis at Ps 276. My second child is currently a student at PS 276 in the Astral progam and doing excellent as well. I always praise
... Read more the leadership as well as the teachers in this school. Our children are well taken care. Keep up with the good work and May God Bless the entire staff. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/26/09
Let's be honest for a second. We live in a community that has challenges both in and out of the classroom. P.S. 276 is doing an excellent job challenging our kids and I commend for their passion, enthusiasm and desire. The school could definitely do with more after school activites, clubs and electives.
... Read more But who amoung us is willing to shell out the extra tax dollars come April in this economy? We should be thankful for our family's health and the fact that this school exists. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/26/09
My son started kindergarten this year and I have to say it was not as bad as I thought. I did not want my child to attend any public school, but as things are today we had to trust the system. I have to say that we were blessed with a great teacher and he did very well for his first year. I am concerned
... Read more about the coming years, but it will take hard work and communication to make a positive experience. They do need to invest in their students with gifted abilities by creating an inhouse gifted class or program. Unfortunately that may the the one reason that I would remove my son and place him in a gifted program somewhere else. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/02/09
i hate this school. im am so happy that i graduated. i could not take it anymore. the teachers were mean and they kept screaming at us for no reason.
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Posted by a student on 11/11/08
This school has great potential but is more focused on obtaining grants and funding than student performance
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Posted by a parent on 01/17/08
Louis Marshall is a very good school, academic wise, and they really can be one of the best schools. Louis Marshall, has some great teachers ,these teachers want to teach, they enjoy teaching, and they understand the children. I would love to see a few more extracurricular activities, and much more
... Read more parent involvement, I know the latter would lead to even greater improvements. The pricipal is outstanding and strongly requires the cooperation of parents. I have no issues with his management style, and would like to see alot more support for him. He has our children's interest at heart, and should be encouraged and commended for his efforts. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/03/07
I was really happy when my daughter got accepted into louis marshall. It really bothers me that there are leadership issue with the school. I think the principal is strict and cares a great deal about the academics of the students their behavior and the overall appearance. I believe a lot of parent
... Read more involvement is encouraged, but not enough get involved,(those are the complainers). I look at the work that my daughter is bringing home and is satisfied, and I encourage her daily to be her best. I think there should be less talking about cuts in our programs and more action. A nation divided will never stand. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/22/06
There is a lot of turmoil over leadership, funding and arts programs. The few performing arts programs they have are excellent, however, there used to be many more years ago. Most of these programs (Dance, Band, Drama, etc) have fallen by the wayside. Afterschool enrichment programs were also cut. My
... Read more child does not get music so needs afterschool music. The Chorus and Step programs are there, but there is constant talk of cutting them too. Currently they are being run by volunteer teachers and one parent, the PTA president. Principal Jonathan Straughn makes hateful, degrading remarks towards parents. His rapport w parents leaves much to be desired. He should work on that. 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:
870
Students per teacher:
21
Full-time teachers:
41
Number of classrooms:
52
Arts
Art
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Health, Phys Ed
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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 276 Louis Marshall is located at 1070 E 83rd St, Brooklyn NY 11236. 1070 E 83rd St is in the Bergen Beach neighborhood and 11236 ZIP code in Brooklyn, NY The school district for Ps 276 Louis Marshall is the New York City Department Of Education. Ps 276 Louis Marshall is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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