I listen to parents complain about a great school saying their children are doing bad and it is the teachers fault, or the school system. There is no community envolvement, etc. In my opinion, being an alumni, and current parent, is the envolvment of the parents. There is none, nobody is taking responsibility
... Read more for their own children and are leaving it up to the teachers. Compared to other schools, Berlin has a wonderful selection of teachers who care about the children, take each student personaly, and proffessionaly in their own way. You wont find teachers who care about their students in a school with a bunch of money, or huge athletic teams. A successful school comes from everyone working together, including the parents. Maybe we should all stop our busy lives and take more possesion of our childrens lives. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/10/09
The district is large in area covered but small in terms of enrollment. The issue is that the information given depends on the personal agenda of the person giving the information. I read reviews that state bus rides are long, the simple fact is that the district is 169 square miles and although some
... Read more rides are long, I remember being informed through data that the average ride time is 35 - 45 minutes each way..a little different than picking out the extreme and posting it for your personal purpose of slamming a very good rural school. It is sad that instead of working so hard to distroy the district's reputation that we are not willing to work equally as hard to build it up and be honest with our information. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/18/08
Berlin is a horrible school. I go there and it's horrible. Avoid putting your kids in that school district because the teachers give you a ton of hw, even in sixth grade, the educational value is low, and you don't have a very good time there at all. You'd be better off with a school that has a higher
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Posted by a student on 05/22/08
I used to go to Berlin. And I have definitely seen schools where the teachers, don't have to get paid to stay after so the kids can get extra help. And they had me in special education classes that I did not need to be in. I don't have many god things to say about the school, and neither does my mother.
... Read more I am now a senior in high school, in a different school. My Class average has gone up, a lot since I left that school. I hope things have changed so other kids can have a better, opportunity. Read less
Posted by a former student on 09/12/06
This district is lacking in solid leadership, there have been several changes in Superintendants in the last 4 years as well as principals. Because of this there have been a numbers of issues that have developed, for instance, mid term last year they adopted a new class schedule that left many middle/high
... Read more students with multiple study halls/day and half completed class for the year. This is a huge geographic district and some children are on the bus for 1.75hr in one direction. The ex. curr. programs are also underfunded. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/06/06
For the most part this school is a positive atmosphere for our children but there is some changes that could be taken to increase the happiness of our loved ones. I think the athletic program could be increased in it's intensity and there should be more structured work outs and there is a undenying neccisaty
... Read more for a work out room for our athletes. We could also open this space up to our community, which brings me to my next point. There is no community involvement in our school system. This is a huge problem, how are our kids supposed to feel important when there community dosn't care. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/14/06
I dont think that Berlin School is all that great. All of my childrens grades are very low. They pay attention and study their little bums off all the time and dont seem to succeed in this school! Also, you need to clean up your Gym! That gym is infested with hundreds of dead and alive flies. The floors
... Read more are completely covered with them. Personally, I think that is utterly disgusting and repulsively embarrassing! I want my children to succeed and be very intelligent but im afraid succession will not happen in Berlin Central high School! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/07/04
I think berlin needs to help the kids .my son is in 6th grade and can not read . I dont have much good to say about thios school . I think they realy need to spend there time with the kids that are need extra help.
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Posted by a parent on 03/27/04
I think the Berlin Junior/Senior High, as well as Stephentown Elementary are first rate schools. They are small, and the teachers and staff really know your child. They truly want each child to suceed, and with a little pushing are willing to go the extra distance to ensure that success. Both my daughters
... Read more attend Berlin, and though each is very different, with different strengths and weaknesses, they are each receiving an excellent education tailored to their specific needs. One problem is that since Mr. Bedford left two years ago they have not had effective, compatible principal leadership. There is a new principal this year, and I hope this problem will see a solution. In contrast, Stephentown Elementary is lucky to benefit from the best principal I have ever observed-Ms. Bergman. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/06/03
my son's grades have improved 100% at berlin central. he looks forward to going to school every day. I am very happy as a parent to see such graet teachers and staff that really care about the children.
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School Profile for Berlin Central Junior Senior High School
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NYSA* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2009
Berlin Central Junior Senior High School
Berlin Central School District
New York
* 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:
566
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
38
Number of classrooms:
60
Arts
Art
Music
Choral, Music
Vocational Education
Drafting, Health, Phys Ed
Fine Arts
Drama
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics
Special Education
Learning Differences, Life Skills, Speech/Language Pathologists
Advanced Placement
Science
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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.
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Cherry Plain schools — Berlin Central Junior Senior High School is located at 17400 New York 22, Cherry Plain NY 12040. 17400 New York 22 is in the 12040 ZIP code in Cherry Plain, NY The school district for Berlin Central Junior Senior High School is the Berlin Central School District. Berlin Central Junior Senior High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 12.
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