Academically, the school is great. Rating A+ Financially, the school has all these ways to get your money ( mandatory fund-rising fee ) - $400, I almost fell out of my sit. Rating B- Safety, This is where I think the school should get a rating of a Z- yes a Z-, no nurse on staff, classes in the basement,
... Read more building is old, poor air circulation, surveillance cameras are limited, lay-out is confusing and I pray everyday that there is no emergency situation that requires immediate evaluation of the school. There are several classrooms in the basement, or far away from exits. Rating F Administration, Disorganized - They do not check voice mail messages or answer the phone all of the time. They staff are respectful. Rating C Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/24/09
My views is also mixed. Postive: my 5 year old is learing alot. Teachers/Staff are accomodating. Negative: Tuition is high! They ask for too much extra money ($400 mandatory fundraiser, $1 for certain clothing days, pizza money) Art/French class looks like a dump, not enough physical activity.
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Posted by a parent on 08/30/09
My son started this school as a 1st grader. I sent my child to the school based on a good reference. Unfortunately the public schools in the area aren't the best. There was some concern at the beginning of the school year when there was a change in teachers. However the the director assured the parents
... Read more of my son's class that all would be well. I can honestly say everything turn out alright. My son is doing very well. He's reading, and math skills are great and he loves other subjects too. The staff is great. They are approachable and helpful. I was particularly excited when they announce that the school will be going up to eight grade and as long as we can afford it my son will attend. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/29/09
My daugther attended this school for Prek 3 and Pre k 4. Her teachers Ms. Beckles, Ms. Rita, Ms. Barracks and the Assistants did a great job. My daugther was reading at 4, she is now in the enrichment program in her school and was recently accepted to a university's gifted Saturday program. In fact
... Read more some of the work they are doing in kindergarten at the public school my daughter did in PreK4 -- which is why she is in the enrichment program. There are some nuances, but overall you can't beat the basic education, discipline and caring parents and administrators. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/12/09
My son has been attending this school since pre-k and he is now in third grade. The school is an excellent school. The cirriculum is advanced but the classes are small and the children get plenty of attention. The homework while at times may be alot it balances out.
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Posted by a parent on 01/15/09
Where do I start. My child has been in this school going on 2 years and even though the course work is good the homework is intense. I believe the children receives way too much homework which normally keeps my child busy from the time he/she comes home from School until its time to go to bed. he/She
... Read more doesnt' have any time to be a kid. Jobs aren't what they use to be and parents are out of the house because of extended hours at work. If it wasn't for help at home my child would have to wait until I get home at 7pm to start the work. When the weekend arrives they are innudated with so much homework that our family time together is decreased. I also have other children which doesn't give me the flexibility to spend time with them in the evenings. All in all too muchh Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/09/08
Cambria Center for the Gifted Child is an outstanding school. They are under great leadership, and have exceeded my family s expectations. My four year old loves school and can't wait to go back. I highly recommend this school to any parent(s) that believe in giving their child a great education. They
... Read more also have various extra-curricular activities at the school that saves time, energy, and gas from taking your child (or children) from place to place. This is by far one of the best schools in Queens. Thank you Cambria and keep up the excellent work. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/20/08
My son has been attending this school for 2 years and I have to say that he is doing great! The teachers challenge the children to excel. They also have the children work a grade ahead. So if the child is in 2nd grade, he/she does 3rd grade work.
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Posted by a parent on 06/10/08
I have a child who attends CCGC and my review of this school is somewhat mixed, overall it is a good school. However my problem with the school is based on; A. The schools' focus on the standardized test, I understand that they want the students to do well on these test but it seems that they spend
... Read more so much of the school year preparing kids to take this test that kids just breeze throught the class cirriculum without fully grasping what they are learning. B. The kids are not getting enough physical activity. Kids are required to buy and wear gym clothes, but 75% of the time there is no gym on gym days. C. The PGA needs fresh ideas, too many cliques, too focused on the fashion show. I send my child here because compared to the public schools in the area this is the best alternative. Sad Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/01/08
My son is in the first grade and the program of study is excellent. I went to view another school and the lesson plan that the cambria center has is more advance and it gives him a chanllang. Which is good so that he doesn't get bored and get in to trouble.
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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
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Cambria Heights schools — Cambria Center For Gifted Children is located at 23310 Linden Blvd, Cambria Heights NY 11411. 23310 Linden Blvd is in the Cambria Heights neighborhood and 11411 ZIP code in Cambria Heights, NY Cambria Center For Gifted Children is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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