P.S. 69, while once of the best schools in District 30, is now not even satisfactory. While I'm sure some of the teachers are excellent, my daughter is in a class with two teachers who can't tell me anything about her progress. In that same class is young boy who, despite being very bright, is having
... Read more behavior difficulties because the staff seem indifferent to helping him (he and my daughter are playmates so I feel justified in saying that). It seems that all the special needs students have their needs ignored by the two teachers they have for the majority of their day. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/19/09
My daughter Dechen is in the first grade now and she is a good above average student but to make her into a better student, her teacher Ms. B ( as they call her) and her kindergarten teacher Ms.Mavrelos got together and helped make a show off folder, which would have all the class work that Dechen completes
... Read more on time. and Dechen would proudly show it to Ms. Mavrelos. Since Dechen is very fond of her kindergarten teacher and always has a wish to make herself look good infront of Ms. Mavrelos, Ms. B & Ms. Mavrelos used that affection to motivate Dechen to be a much better student. With Ms. Mavrelos, it was not just another kindergarten student she once taught, she likes to keep intouch with her students as they progressed to highter grades. I found that very impressive and am very gratefull. Thank you Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/05/08
my daughter was in this institution until she graduated, is an excellent school with well prepared teachers. The principal is doing an excellent job, we miss you ps 69, keep up the good work
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Posted by a parent on 10/24/07
P.S.69 is an amazing school! The students there are well educated by there teachers. Security is tight, which is good when you want to be sure that your kids are safe. Lunch may not be delicious, but then again what New York Public School food is? The teachers are the kind that love there jobs and are
... Read more completely devoted to them. If they need to spend all their time with one student to ensure there education they will. Of course without forgetting the others in the classroom as well. The gym is very large and overall the school is very neat and clean. There are always after school activities to be a part of if wanted and the field trips are both educational and fun. If your planning on sending your kids to a school in Jackson Hts then P.S.69 would be the best choice to make. Read less
Posted by a former student on 05/19/06
Huge school, lots of kids, 6 of each grade i think. Have honors class, band ,dance programs. Lunch quality is low because of large number of kids, i guess. Kindergarden and 1st eats at approx. 10:30 a.m. Offers extra help for kids that need it.Strict uniform policy in effect. have science fairs and book
... Read more fairs, which i love. Have Rising stars ceremony monthly to reward the top kids in each class. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/10/06
P.S. 69 is a very large school but it is run very well. My son has had three wonderful teachers. It has students from all over the world. Many of the parents struggle with English but the school handles the communication very well. Each year there have been some great field trips. This year my son's
... Read more class is going to Carnegie Hall to learn about the brass section of the orchesta. There is not a lot of out side time, as there is only one play ground. They do have a nice gym. My son has music twice a week and has been asked to join the choir and the beginning band. Because the school is so large the process of getting in in the morning and leaving can be hectic and unearving, especially for the younger children. Lunch can be a little crazy. Security is good. The school is safe. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/13/06
This is an equisite school, and I feel as though my child is getting a sufficient education, while gaining a better appreciation of the different cultures outside of ours.
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Posted by a parent on 04/27/05
P.S. 69 is an exceptionally good school. Though it does have it's faults, for the most part, it was a lovely school. My daughter having been a student at P.S. 9 for two years before moving to a school in Manhattan, I think I can safely say that though P.S. 69 may need some improvement in certain areas,
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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:
1,237
Students per teacher:
18
Full-time teachers:
68
Number of classrooms:
50
Special Education
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English as Second Language
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Jackson Heights schools — Ps 69 Jackson Heights is located at 77-02 37th Ave, Jackson Heights NY 11372. 77-02 37th Ave is in the Jackson Heights neighborhood and 11372 ZIP code in Jackson Heights, NY The school district for Ps 69 Jackson Heights is the New York City Department Of Education. Ps 69 Jackson Heights is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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