Ps131 has been a good experience for my children. The school administration has no control over the teachers. especially those teacher's who mistreat children. However, the work isn't challenging for the students. The children who need help they aren't given them the services they need because
... Read more they want to save money in their budget. At Ps131 parent's aren't respected by the school when they discuess issues to the faculty.Ps131 staff needs to put children first. Teacher's has help student in the past during State Exams. Some Parent's opinion aren't important when they have concern's about their children. PS 131 staff need to realize it's all about educating children mentally and physically nurturing our children so they can grow. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/30/09
Ps131 has been a good experience for my children. The school administration has no control over the teachers. especially those teacher's who mistreat children. However, the work isn't challenging for the students. The children who need help they aren't given them the services they need because
... Read more they want to save money in their budget. At Ps131 parent's aren't respected by the school when they discuess issues to the faculty.Ps131 staff needs to put children first. Teacher's has help student in the past during State Exams. Some Parent's opinion aren't important when they have concern's about their children. PS 131 staff need to realize it's all about educating children mentally and physically nurturing our children so they can grow. Read less
Posted by a other on 07/30/09
Ps131 has been a good experience for my children. The school administration has no control over the teachers. especially those teacher's who mistreat children. However, the work isn't challenging for the students. The children who need help they aren't given them the services they need because
... Read more they want to save money in their budget. At Ps131 parent's aren't respected by the school when they discuess issues to the faculty.Ps131 staff needs to put children first. Teacher's has help student in the past during State Exams. Some Parent's opinion aren't important when they have concern's about their children. PS 131 staff need to realize it's all about educating children mentally and physically nurturing our children so they can grow. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/30/09
P.S131 is a very good school.The teachers there are very good.You can rely on the principal and the teachers are great.P.S131 is a school I recommend people should go to.
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Posted by a student on 06/08/09
parents at this school are very happy about their teacher..specially miss douglas
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Posted by a parent on 04/01/09
This is a great school. I am happy for my child to be part of this school. Principal and teachers are very cooperative and accomodating to our needs.
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Posted by a parent on 03/31/09
My thrid grader goes their and the entire school body is all about working with parents. When childen know teachers have dialog with their mom and dad, they give a higher standard in class, and perform at the level the parents promote at home. I am of the students and teachers at this school.
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Posted by a parent on 03/04/08
I attened this school years ago. It was a great school, will not alot of programs. I see that the school is growning due to the portable buildings outside in the school yard. The teachers are good, and the parent participation is good but as usual could be better. The kids get a good education here.
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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:
690
Students per teacher:
11
Full-time teachers:
62
Number of classrooms:
30
Arts
Art
Computer Science
Computer Science
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Speech/Language Pathologists
Fine Arts
Fine Arts
Vocational Education
Health, Phys Ed
Music
Music
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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
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.
Jamaica schools — Ps 131 Abigail Adams is located at 172nd St & 84th Ave, Jamaica NY 11432. 172nd St & 84th Ave is in the 11432 ZIP code in Jamaica, NY The school district for Ps 131 Abigail Adams is the New York City Department Of Education. Ps 131 Abigail Adams is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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