My daughter is about to complete her Kindergarten at PS 232. I am so proud of her accomplishments and all the credit goes to a wonderful and dedicated teacher, MRS. DECLEMENTE. Since PS 232 is celebrating Teacher Appreciation week, I could not find a better time and place to convey my thanks to all her
... Read more efforts in bringing the best in every child. Thank you Mrs. DeClemente and thank you PS 232. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/10/09
My son is about to complete his Kindergarten year with a new teacher on staff, Miss Halikias. He went into her class not knowing how to read - and he is now graduating on 'H' level (mid to end of 1st grade year reading level). Miss Halikias has implemented some wonderful learning tools that I have
... Read more not seen elsewhere, and I have taken my son out of 'private' school just to see for myself if public was the big bad wolf. It is not. It has been a great experience thus far. I am looking forward to his younger sister (my daughter) joining him at P.S. 232 when her time to go to kindergarten comes soon. Kudo's to Miss Halikias. I'm a working mom who can not be 'a fly on the wall' and have appreciated her efforts in keeping me looped when I ask questions. And I ask lots!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/22/09
This school has a strong principal and very caring assistant principal who seems to know every child by name as well as most of the parents. They are extremely well organized and have annual traditions such as the Halloween Parade/Carnival as well as the Spring Carnival that the children look forward
... Read more to and the parents/PTA are largely responsible and involved with. Their is an overall environment of mutual respect and cooperation between students and teachers. I wish they were able to obtain more enrichment programs, but they have top notch teachers. My older daughter went through their Astre Program and now attends Brooklyn Tech. Fellow classmates have been accepted into Townsend Harris, Bronx Science, and Styvesant, to name a few. I have never heard of any worrisome incidents inside the school. School security guard knows the kids by name and is well liked and respected making it a safe place. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/07/08
excellent school, teachers are great. Very warm and caring environment. Uniforms are a plus. Love it. Very well structured and feel very safe to have my child in the hands of all the teachers and staff there
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Posted by a parent on 09/19/08
I am a parent of a fourth grader who did extremely well this year. He needed help with his reading in the beginning of the year and his score on the state test was a level 3. His teacher Mrs. Morley was a major force in his achievement. Now he is looking forward to 5th grade. PS 232 is the kind of school
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Posted by a parent on 08/06/08
My daughter recently graduated kindergarden. Her teacher Mrs. Bowrosen was one of the most caring teachers I have ever met. Her consistancy and influence has overflowed into her students. I have watched my daughter blossom into an avid reader because of her. The school and all of the staff are always
... Read more available. I am so glad that she attends and will be able to for many years. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/25/08
My son is going into the 6th grade ARP program. He has been in this school since k and I think he is getting a great education. This past school year he participated in Thinkquest. He is getting a great education.
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Posted by a parent on 07/17/08
My child just had his kindergarten stepping up and I just want to say that he has thrived this year. Ms DeClemente was his teacher and she was warm and caring.
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Posted by a parent on 07/03/08
PS 232 has provided my child with a wonderful education. Next year we might be moving, but I am concerned about the next school he will attend. I have to move before he attends high school. Teachers are caring and committed.
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Posted by a parent on 03/02/08
This is an excellent school. This is the first year that this school has offered an afterschool with fun activities for the kids. My son attends for math and reading two days a week and then plays for the new basketball team two days. The basketball is run by a retired teacher and a new teacher to the
... Read more school. Both men are wonderful with the boys and girls and they really teach them the skills of the game. My son is looking forward to the upcoming games. 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:
699
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
52
Number of classrooms:
35
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Howard Beach schools — Ps 232 Lindenwood Ward School is located at 153-23 83rd St, Howard Beach NY 11414. 153-23 83rd St is in the 11414 ZIP code in Howard Beach, NY The school district for Ps 232 Lindenwood Ward School is the New York City Department Of Education. Ps 232 Lindenwood Ward School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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