The school has organization, discipline, qualitified education, comunication with parents, principal leadership, its difficult to find something wrong to say about ps 31.
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Posted by a parent on 10/12/09
My son just started k there and his transition was wonderful. He wants to go every day. He is very excellerated and they are creating a special program for him. The fact that the staff has the time, resources and forcus to do this is amazing.
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
My child is going into 2nd grade this yr & I also graduated from this school in the 80's. He was accepted through the magnet program last yr and that was the best choice I could have ever made. The education he is receiving there is worth the commute from Williamsburg to Greenpoint everyday. It is rare
... Read more these days to get this kind of quality education especially from a public school. The same standards that they held when I was a student still apply. I was a little concerned on how my son with deal with the intense academics & lack of recreation but I know education is the most important. He has done fine & is thriving. He is joining the chess club & they have now converted the school yard to include chess tables/jungle gyms/etc & it really looks wonderful. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/04/09
I can't imagine a parent complaining about any aspect of p.S.31. The school is amazing, so are the teachers and the principal. I just read some of the comments here and i think some of these parents need to reexamine their thoughts. They complain about students having too much learning time and that
... Read more the test scores shoiuldn't dazzel anyone. Is that parent for real? If they want their kids to have play time they should send them to a play group! school is for learning and p.S.31 Is one of the very best schools around. Ms. Scarlato is always there for the parents and children. She is warm,inviting and professional. I don't think i've seen happier kids in a school building. Just look at their faces when they go into and out of the building. I wish my kids could stay there for all 12 years of their schooling. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/20/09
When my father asked me what school I was going to send my daughter to. Being a product of Catholic school, I told him 'Catholic, of course.' But a year before she was to enter school, I read a newspaper article about the quality of education offered at P.S. 31. I was very impressed with what I read
... Read more and didn't hesitate to send her there. I'm glad I did and didn't hesitate to send my other children there also. I've always found Ms. Scarlato to be very friendly and approachable if I had a question, problem or issue of any kind. I wish the school was able to go to high school. I know many other parents feel the same. Ms. Scarlato deserves to be admired for her hard work and dedication to the children and school. I do miss P.S. 31 and so do my children. Read less
Posted by a other on 02/17/09
P.S. 31 has always strived to excel beyond standards set for them and standards they set for themselves. I've always known the staff, teachers and Principal alike to work in conjunction with parents and students to meet any and every goal possible to achieve a productive and thriving environment for
... Read more its students. The Principal and staff have always worked diligently to address and answer concerns and needs for parents and children alike. I'm proud that my family attends the school and I'm happy to know its staff and Principal. She is always considerate, kind, and courteous as well as proud of the services she provides for those children who attend the school. Read less
Posted by a other on 02/01/09
Historically, PS 31 is known for their academic excellence. This is achieved through a much respected, understanding, caring, open-minded great person, leader and friend, the Principal of PS 31. She is much respected amongst the community, staff, and parents. I am very proud to feel that the Principal
... Read more and her staff is an extension of my family. It has always been an excellent and pleasurable experience talking to any member in the school. Everyone that works under the supervision of the principal cares about the personal well-being of each of their students academically and socially. My family is very fortunate to be in such an excellent family-oriented academically and socially rounded environment. I am very proud mom with three children at PS 31. And, I can t wait until my son attends next year. I commend the Principal and the entire crew at PS 31 for their excellence in everything they do. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/31/09
PS 31 is a very good school. I have a daughter that attends the school and she loves going to school. The principal is always available for parents to get in contact with. Anytime I need to speak to her she always has time. I am going to miss this school. This school is wonderful !
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Posted by a parent on 01/31/09
I am a former parent of this school. I love the whole package that I had received at this school. The staff under the leadership of the Principal gave my child the best education he could receive. I am looking forward to sending my younger child to this school. It is truly what I feel is a Community
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Posted by a other on 01/31/09
Yes -I find the principle to be very rude and unprofessional. It s ok to be strict but not ok to be rude. To be a principle you have to have a balance and she lacks this. They are not strategic goals to help children and families sadly to say....
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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:
528
Students per teacher:
20
Full-time teachers:
27
Number of classrooms:
1
Special Education
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Brooklyn schools — Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont is located at 75 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn NY 11222. 75 Meserole Ave is in the Greenpoint neighborhood and 11222 ZIP code in Brooklyn, NY The school district for Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont is the New York City Department Of Education. Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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