I am a parent of a high fanctional PDD child and he is attending PS 220 CTT program. This is the only school that offeres this program from 1-5 grage. No other scholls in Queens offer this program from 1-5 grade. This school cares a lot for special educatin children. Their special services like ST, PT,
... Read more OT are exelent. How can you give PS 196 all five stars, if they don't offer this program (CTT) at their school or maybe they don't have children with special needs in their neighborhood or are they practicaly don't care? Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/14/08
First of all, as for the parent who says this school looks like a prison, he/she wrote this same exact comment for a nearby school, so his/her credibility is doubtable. Having said that, I do believe this school is below average. The office is not a welcoming place. One day I was trying to leave my
... Read more child's class snack and was not allowed to even enter the office because I didn't bring ID. My son's teacher is absent excessively. It is the second time this year that my child's class is going to a trip to the movies, yet they've only had 1 educational trip. This school is very disorganized. I would not reccommend it at all. The only positive thing I can think about it is the security guard who has been there for many years and very helpful. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/30/08
The PA has hosted the Principal to talk about Chancellor's changes, to learn about school progress reports, and to learn more about the curriculum, and the parents do not come. The school is immaculate, and the security is very tight. There is a security officer and plenty of staff monitoring who comes
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Posted by a parent on 01/06/08
The worst school I have ever seen. Very dangerous for children, there is no security, children can leave unatended from school. Very dirty and smelly bathrooms. The school looks like a prison.
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Posted by a other on 10/21/07
Personally, I think this school has come a long way. All of the recent teacher hires have exceptional dedication and know the children well. Extra activities are also developing well!
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Posted by a parent on 08/28/07
My son was in PS-220Q school for six years. All those years we had different kinds of problems. The school doesn't have good leadership and discipline, which is essential for beginning relationship between principal-teachers-students. The school doesn't have enough budget to afford many special programs,
... Read more especially Gifted programs, for students. Every teacher has a minimum of 30 students in the classroom. This year, my son graduated from his school. During Parent-Teacher conferences my son's teachers said that there were no problems with his grades or knowledge. All his grades and tests were either Good or Excellent. His Citywide and Statewide tests were above average. During his graduation everything suddenly changed. His teacher did not give him an award, blaming it on his 'behavior'. His 5th grade teacher had no attention to the good students. I will not recommend this school to anybody. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/02/07
The teaching staff at this school is excellent, they take on the 'no student left behind' attitude. The school publishes a monthly newsletter to keep parents well informed.
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Posted by a parent on 03/27/07
I love this school. The teachers are caring and very much involved with their students. The staff is very protective of the children. The school aids know the children by name. Which to me it means, 'that you care'. Thank you for being part of my childs early school memories.
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Posted by a parent on 12/16/04
This is one of the worse grade schools in Forest Hills which is a shame. Poor communication and responsiveness from the new principal has discouraged parental participation. Morale is low. This school was once active and vibrant. The students and faculty remaining there are suffering.
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Forest Hills schools — Ps 220 Edward Mandell Es is located at 62-10 108th St, Forest Hills NY 11375. 62-10 108th St is in the Forest Hills neighborhood and 11375 ZIP code in Forest Hills, NY The school district for Ps 220 Edward Mandell Es is the New York City Department Of Education. Ps 220 Edward Mandell Es is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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