Clara Cardwell / PS/IS 308 is a work in progress. Most parents don't know what goes on behind the scenes politically and financially regarding this school and many others. There is a great political reason for the schools academic decline but there is some new blood that has arrived and Ms. Clement
... Read more along with most of her staff members, are trying to bring this school back to the status of an exceptional learning environment. With the parents help (PTA involvement Use your voice) it will happen. Just wait and watch 308 soar!! Read less
Posted by a other on 08/08/09
My daughter just began attending this school this year. Due to the fact that she came mid year she was placed in a class that had serious discipline problems. Some staff members tried to work with the class while others just did not give them the same educational opportunities that they gave the other
... Read more classes. In classes like this I feel there needs to be two teachers. I'm praying that next year will be better but I must agree that the school is not what it use to be. My sister was a student here in the 1980's. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/25/09
Clara Cardwell is an excellent school. The students are very discplined. They are respectful and the principal Ms.Clement is well,loyal,and she seem experience.
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Posted by a parent on 01/07/09
I sent my daughter (valedictorian of PS 309 class of 2006) to PS 308 with high hopes. I now realize my assessment of 308 was based on their 'former' glory. 308's adminstration is oblivious and unprepared to deal oblivious to the student's and the school's needs. If I had to do it all over again, my child
... Read more would NOT go to 308. For the good of the students their administrative staff should be overhauled. The principal and asst principal are figureheads who do nothing substantial for the student's education. If you want to call yourself an Academy - then act like one. Do what you must to get proper funding to give these students the education they deserve. Or stop mishandling the funds! They're more concerned with 100% uniform policy, policing the color of the students' sneakers and hoodies than real issues regarding student education! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/26/08
I am just as disappointed as the other parent. I transferred my child into this school due to the negative influences and because he was further advanced than the rest of his classmates. Clara Cardwell does not seem to be any different. They put on a good face but what is underneath is oversized classes
... Read more and teachers and administrators that feel they can not be bothered. They lack extra curricular activities for K-3. How is is a gifted school when it is open to any child that lives in the district whether they are gifted or not. it undermines the whole purpose of the 'Academy' as they like to call it. This school needs a complete overhaul Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/28/07
I am thoroughly disappointed with this school. Dismissal is absolutely and complete chaos. There is not adequate space in the afterschool programs to accommodate students. Although this is supposed to be a 'Gifted & Talented' school, it appears as though once the students pass grade 5, they are lost.
... Read more The upper grade students 6-8 are out of control! This school is living off its reputation from 20 years ago. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/25/07
308 Needs more structure. The hallways are always over crowded with children and kids will run in the hall. Things can be run a lot better at this school.
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Posted by a teacher on 06/06/06
My child has attended this school for 8 years. During the last 2-3 years I do see a decline. My daughter had a host of great teacher. Ms. Bartley. Ms Kirkland a great teacher and welcomed her parent to work with her. Overall that staff tries very hard to educate all of the students. Ms. Pough which was
... Read more a great AP-she left to become a principal.Now its hard to understand what is going on. The child are very disrespectful which makes it hard for the teacher. I think most of them are new.I hope the school gets back on top! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/12/04
My daughter has been enrolled at P.S. 308 for two years based on the reputation of the school when my family members attended during the 1980's. It was once a respected education center in the community that did not tolerate mediocracy. Recently, the focus of the school has deteriorated. The teachers
... Read more and administrators are unable to support the diversity of the incoming students. In most cases, I've found that the teachers lack general concern for the well-being of the students as individuals; thus this has created an unnurturing and hostile atmosphere that is reflected in the testing scores and attitudes of the children and their parents. In addition, the extracurricular activities and family support elements of education are absent. I would love to see this school raise its standards within its underprivileged community. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/02/04
In my opinion and experience,308 has been a big disappointment.What used to be a family oriented, learning environment for 'gifted' students has turned into a big 'daycare'. Students entering the school no longer go through a testing process to be admitted, so anyone can attend, gifted or not. I like
... Read more the fact that the principal works very hard in helping students achieve, but the teachers seem too young and unskilled for the most part. 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:
776
Students per teacher:
39
Full-time teachers:
20
Number of classrooms:
50
Special Education
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Brooklyn schools — Ps 308 Clara Cardwell is located at 616 Quincy St, Brooklyn NY 11221. 616 Quincy St is in the Bedford - Stuyvesant neighborhood and 11221 ZIP code in Brooklyn, NY The school district for Ps 308 Clara Cardwell is the New York City Department Of Education. Ps 308 Clara Cardwell is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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